1. Vocabulary Week of 11/27 – 12/1
Goal: To learn a new vocabulary word, its part of speech, and to use it correctly in an original sentence

2. Vocabulary Word of the Day Monday, November 27th
advent

3. Please guess the definition…
The advent of spring is very welcome after a long, harsh winter.
Please guess the definition…
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
advent is a noun
synonyms: arrival, appearance
antonym: vanishing
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

4. Vocabulary Word of the Day
trenchant

5. Please guess the definition…
She heard angry voices; they weren’t particularly loud, but they were definitely trenchant in tone.
Please guess the definition…
cutting or sharp in tone or expression
trenchant is an adjective
synonyms: sharp, piercing
antonym: soft
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

6. Vocabulary Word of the Day Wednesday, November 29th
acrid

7. Please guess the definition…
Everybody hates the acrid stench of burnt popcorn.
Please guess the definition…
having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
acrid is an adjective
synonyms: caustic, irritating
antonym: sweet
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

8. Vocabulary Word of the Day
apathy

9. Please guess the definition…
The apathy I feel for doing chores makes the tasks seem even longer.
Please guess the definition…
lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathy is a noun
synonyms: indifference, feeling of meh 
antonym: enthusiasm
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

10. Review these words for Friday’s quiz!
apathy
rivulet
acrid
doleful
trenchant
staccato
advent
depreciation
supercilious
inanimate

11. Vocabulary Word of the Day Thursday, November 30th
adjourn

12. Please guess the definition…
The judge adjourned the hearing until ten o’ clock the following morning.
Please guess the definition…
to stop proceedings temporarily
adjourn is a verb
synonyms: discontinue, recess
antonym: continue
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

13. Vocabulary Word of the Day
compensate

14. Please guess the definition…
The manufacturer was ordered to compensate customers injured by the defective product.
Please guess the definition…
to make up for; to repay for services
compensate is a verb
synonyms: reimburse, pay back
antonym: take
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

15. Vocabulary Word of the Day Friday, December 1st
ailment

16. Please guess the definition…
In the winter, most people get a cold or other types of ailments.
Please guess the definition…
an illness, typically a minor one
ailment is a noun
synonyms: illness, complaint
antonym: health
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.

17. Vocabulary Word of the Day
engulf

18. Please guess the definition…
She heard angry voices; they weren’t particularly loud, but they were definitely trenchant in tone.
Please guess the definition…
usually - (of a natural force) to sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
engulf is a verb
synonyms: submerge, flood
antonym: uncover
Now please write a sentence with context clues and where the vocabulary word is used correctly.