1. Small Steps
Vocabulary Week 2

2. Monday, September 12 Write out the definitions:
1. swarm- v.- move in large numbers
2. monotonous- adj.- tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
3. sacrilege- n.-a violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
4. orchestrate- v.- to plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
5. gaudy- adj.- tastelessly showy

3. Tuesday, September 13 Write out the definitions:
6. gape- adj.- to be wide open
7. placard- n.- a sign posted in a public place
8. throng- n.- a large gathering of people
9. improvise- v.- to perform without preparation
10. spontaneous- adj.- said or done without having been planned in advance

4. Wednesday, September 14
Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary word.
1. The throng of 8th graders _____________(ed) into the hallway when the bell rang for passing period.
2. It is no surprise that 1st grade teachers find the alphabet song ______________ and boring.
3. Mrs. Bollin will carefully ______________ a well-planned talent show for Highland West.

5. Thursday, September 15 Complete the statements with your own opinions.
1. When it is raining, I can improvise a _______________ into an umbrella.
2. It would be complete sacrilege to make fun of ___________________.
3. It looks gaudy when people wear _____________________.

6. Friday, September 16
Write out the sentence and add in the vocabulary word.
1. If a shirt’s arm holes _____________, then it is probably too large.
2. The protestors carried _____________(s) with their political message emblazoned clearly.
3. Be careful not to ____________ in groups around someone else’s locker.