1. Vocabulary 2a
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)

2. Rate the Following Words
Astute
Authentic
Delicacy
Derogatory
Devour
Figment
Mythical
Plumage
I know the word and can explain it
I know the word, but can’t explain it
I don’t know the word

3. Astute (adj)
Wise in a clever or practical manner; accurately access a situation
Noting every tiny bit of detail, Sherlock Holmes was an astute detective.
Synonym: perceptive

4. Authentic (adj) Authenticity (noun) Authenticate (verb) Genuine; true
We weren’t sure if the alleged Picasso was authentic or fake.
The condition of being genuine
The authenticity of the alleged Picasso painting was in question.
To prove that something is genuine
We hired a professional to authenticate whether or not the painting was done by Picasso.
Synonym: genuine, bona fide

5. Delicacy (Noun) A choice item of food
Escargot is considered a delicacy in France.
Great consideration for the feelings of others
If you’re going to ask Angelina about Brad, you better ask with delicacy.
Synonym: sensitivity

6. Derogatory (adj)
Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
Philip’s derogatory remarks about Miss Narwin caused everyone to imagine she was a shrew.
Synonym: disparaging, demeaning

7. Devour (verb)
To eat hungrily
To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears
After Danny devoured his dinner, he devoured his comic books.

8. Figment (noun)
Something that is made up in the mind, but has no connection to reality
Danny thought he saw an apparition, but it was just a figment of his imagination.

9. Mythical (adj) Imaginary; not real
Ancient Greeks imagined many mythical figures still popular today.

10. Plumage (noun) A bird’s feathers
Male peacocks can be identified by their beautiful plumage.
Plume

11. What is a synonym for astute
What is a synonym for astute? What kinds of things should be authenticated? What are some situations that you would need to use “delicacy” with? Why should you refuse to listen to derogatory comments about someone? Name an animal that might devour it’s prey. How could you tell if something was a figment? Was Black beard a real person or mythical? What color is a crow’s plumage?