1. Vocabulary Presentation
By: Amber Scott

2. Loathing Strong Dislike or disgust.
Michelle loathed the taste of her cheeseburger when they added onions.
Way to Remember: Loath rhymes with the word grothe, that is close to the word gross. Inferring that something is disgusting.

3. Paean Any song or praise, joy, or triumph.
During the March on Washington, people sung paean to express their praise, and hopes for change.
Way to remember: Paean and praise both start with a P. Otherwise, I have no idea.

4. Affability
Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite.
Many people attend etiquette classes to improve their manners and affability.
Way to Remember: The beginning of affable sounds like the word affection, which love, and warmth.

5. Ennui
Feeling of littleness and general dissatisfaction resulting from lack or excitement or activity.
On rainy Mondays, I tend to be ennui. I lack enthusiasm and incentive for school.
Way to Remember: The ennui when pronounced sounds kind of like annoy, and they’re basically annoyed because they have nothing to do.

6. Malevolence
The quality, state, or feeling of being malevolent; ill will; malice; hatred.
My mother describes my friend as malevolent, when he is up to malicious behavior.
Way to Remember: The end of the word looks like violence and violence can occur due to malice content or hatred.