1. Eng III: Voc. #7
Business

2. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #7: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
acquisitive (adj)
acquisition (n)
eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information
inquisition (n)
a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation
querulous (adj)
complaining; irritable
dynasty (n)
a succession of rulers from the same family group or line
demise (n)
death, or the end of existence or operation of something
premise (n)
a proposition offered as a basis for argument
meritorious (adj)
praiseworthy; deserving reward
importune (v)
to make repeated and insistent demands or requests
opportunist (n)
someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way
presumption (n)
arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

3. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #7
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
acquisitive (adj)
acquisition (n)
eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information
inquisition (n)
a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation
querulous (adj)
complaining; irritable
dynasty (n)
a succession of rulers from the same family group or line
demise (n)
death, or the end of existence or operation of something

4. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Voc. #7
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
premise (n)
a proposition offered as a basis for argument
meritorious (adj)
praiseworthy; deserving reward
importune (v)
to make repeated and insistent demands or requests
opportunist (n)
someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way
presumption (n)
arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

5. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #7: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
acquisitive (adj)
acquisition (n)
eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information
inquisition (n)
a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation
querulous (adj)
complaining; irritable
dynasty (n)
a succession of rulers from the same family group or line
demise (n)
death, or the end of existence or operation of something
premise (n)
a proposition offered as a basis for argument
meritorious (adj)
praiseworthy; deserving reward
importune (v)
to make repeated and insistent demands or requests
opportunist (n)
someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way
presumption (n)
arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

6. Vocabulary #7 acquisitive demise dynasty importune inquisition
Day 4: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. Next, write your own analogies for the remaining 5 words.
acquisitive demise dynasty importune inquisition
meritorious opportunist premise presumptuous querulous
*Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later….
investigation : evidence :: _______ : answers
cranky : happy :: complimentary : _______
Lucious Lyon : Empire :: Cookie Lyon : _______
philanthropist : community benefactor :: looter : _______
big ego : humble :: _______ : unpretentious
Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

7. Vocabulary #7
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
acquisitive =
demise =
dynasty =
importune =
inquisition =
meritorious =
opportunist =
premise =
presumption =
querulous =

8. ENG III: Voc #8
Business

9. Voc. #8: Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
acerbic (adj)
sharp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste
exacerbate (v)
to increase irritation or violence
exemplify (v)
give an example of; illustrate by giving an example
impromptu (adj)
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
acute (adj)
intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions
preempt (v)
to take precedence over someone or something already in place
redemption (n)
deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval
pecuniary (adj)
relating to money or necessary payment of it
purport (v)
to claim; to profess (without giving proof)
rapport (n)
a good sense of understanding and trust among people

10. Vocabulary #8 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
acerbic (adj)
harp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste
exacerbate (v)
to increase irritation or violence
exemplify (v)
give an example of; illustrate by giving an example
impromptu (adj)
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
acute (adj)
intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions

11. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #8
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
preempt (v)
to take precedence over someone or something already in place
Ex. I preempted my dog’s plan to steal my pizza by moving it out of reach.
redemption (n)
deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval
pecuniary (adj)
relating to money or necessary payment of it
purport (v)
to claim; to profess (without giving proof)
rapport (n)
a good sense of understanding and trust among people

12. Voc. #8: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
acerbic (adj)
sharp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste
exacerbate (v)
to increase irritation or violence
exemplify (v)
give an example of; illustrate by giving an example
impromptu (adj)
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
acute (adj)
intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions
preempt (v)
to take precedence over someone or something already in place
redemption (n)
deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval
pecuniary (adj)
relating to money or necessary payment of it
purport (v)
to claim; to profess (without giving proof)
rapport (n)
a good sense of understanding and trust among people

13. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #8
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
acerbic acute exacerbate pecuniary impromptu exemplify preempt rapport purport redemption
kind : compliment :: ________ : hurtful comment
introvert : extrovert :: rehearsed :________
3. judgment: verdict :: forgiveness : _________
4. Tom Walker : _______ :: Ralph Waldo Emerson : environmentalist
5. editorial : prove opinions :: false resume : _________ skills
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

14. Vocabulary #8
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
acerbic =
acute =
exacerbate =
pecuniary =
impromptu =
exemplify =
preempt =
purport =
redemption =
rapport =

15. ENG III: Vocabulary #9
Light and Dark

16. Vocabulary #9 Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
lucid (adj)
easy to understand
elucidate (v)
to make clear or plain; to clarify
luminary (n)
a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light
muster (v)
to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage)
monstrosity (n)
an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity
remonstrate (v)
to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against)
umbrage (n)
extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage)
denigrate (v)
to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame
somber (adj)
gloomy; oppressively solemn
pallid (adj)
pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

17. Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Vocabulary #9
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
lucid (adj)
easy to understand
elucidate (v)
to make clear or plain; to clarify
luminary (n)
a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light
muster (v)
to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage)
monstrosity (n)
an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity

18. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #9
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
remonstrate (v)
to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against)
umbrage (n)
extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage)
denigrate (v)
to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame
somber (adj)
gloomy; oppressively solemn
pallid (adj)
pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

19. to make clear or plain; to clarify
Vocabulary #9 Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
lucid (adj)
easy to understand
elucidate (v)
to make clear or plain; to clarify
luminary (n)
a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light
muster (v)
to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage)
monstrosity (n)
an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity
remonstrate (v)
to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against)
umbrage (n)
extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage)
denigrate (v)
to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame
somber (adj)
gloomy; oppressively solemn
pallid (adj)
pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

20. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #9
Day 4: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
denigrate elucidate lucid luminary muster
monstrosity somber pallid remonstrate umbrage
1. algebra : trigonometry :: ________ : imponderable
2. student : ask questions :: teacher : ________
3. Tom Hanks : celebrity in Hollywood :: Shakespeare : ________ in English
4. angry : “red in the face” :: scared : ________
5. defend : protect :: ________ : traduce
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

21. Vocabulary #9
Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!
denigrate =
elucidate =
lucid =
luminary =
muster =
monstrosity =
pallid =
somber =
remonstrate =
umbrage =