1. Vocabulary Unit 8
SWBAT use our vocabulary procedure to learn vocab terms with a sense of urgency.
SWBAT determine word meanings from context clues.

2. abate verb subside; decrease intensify; increase Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
verb
to lesson in violence or intensity
subside; decrease
intensify; increase

3. decorum noun propriety inappropriateness Part of Speech Definition
Synonyms
Antonym
noun
conformity to accepted standards of conduct
propriety
inappropriateness

4. abhor verb despise; loathe love; adore Part of Speech Definition
Synonym
Antonym
verb
to detest; to hate strongly
despise; loathe
love; adore

5. dole verb to distribute; to give out sparingly allot hoard
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
verb
to distribute; to give out sparingly
allot
hoard

6. gamut noun the whole range or extent array; scope limit Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
noun
the whole range or extent
array; scope
limit

7. extrovert
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonyms
Antonym
noun
one who is outgoing and energized by interactions with others
socializer
introvert

8. droll adj. amusing in an odd or whimsical way quaint dull; dreary
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
adj.
amusing in an odd or whimsical way
quaint
dull; dreary

9. duplicity noun intentional deceit in speech or conduct deception
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
noun
intentional deceit in speech or conduct
deception
straightforwardness

10. effigy
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
noun
a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group
model
n/a

11. austere adj. stern; severe; plain strict; unadorned
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
adj.
stern; severe; plain
strict; unadorned
luxurious; indulgent

12. Closing: Rally Coach Turn to a partner.
One of you will take the odd-numbered vocab terms.
One of you will take the even-numbered vocab terms
Teach your partner the term– discuss part of speech, definition, synonym, antonym. Give an original example of the term.
EXTENSION: If you two finish early, collaborate to compose one sentence that includes all ten terms.