1. Eng III: Voc. #10
Open and Shut

2. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #10: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
apocalypse (n)
widespread destruction; a prophetic revelation concerning a universal cataclysm
castigate (v)
to punish; to criticize severely
occlusion (n)
something that blocks; an obstruction
recluse (n)
someone who lives alone and avoids company; a hermit
diatribe (n)
an abusive criticism or attack
diametrical (adj)
completely opposite; pertaining to a diameter
diaspora (n)
any group migration or flight from a country
enclave (n)
a district or group isolated or enclosed within a larger one
exclude (v)
deny (someone) access; remove from consideration (rule out)
claustrophobia (n)
extreme or irrational fear of confined places

3. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #10
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
apocalypse (n)
widespread destruction; a prophetic revelation concerning a universal cataclysm
castigate (v)
to punish; to criticize severely
occlusion (n)
something that blocks; an obstruction
recluse (n)
someone who lives alone and avoids company; a hermit
diatribe (n)
an abusive criticism or attack

4. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Voc. #10
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
diametrical (adj)
completely opposite; pertaining to a diameter
diaspora (n)
any group migration or flight from a country
enclave (n)
a district or group isolated or enclosed within a larger one
exclude (v)
deny (someone) access; remove from consideration (rule out)
claustrophobia (n)
extreme or irrational fear of confined places

5. Definitions and Sentences
Voc. #10: Day 4: Write 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences, and then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions and Sentences
apocalypse (n)
widespread destruction; a prophetic revelation concerning a universal cataclysm
castigate (v)
to punish; to criticize severely
occlusion (n)
something that blocks; an obstruction
recluse (n)
someone who lives alone and avoids company; a hermit
diatribe (n)
an abusive criticism or attack
diametrical (adj)
completely opposite; pertaining to a diameter
diaspora (n)
any group migration or flight from a country
enclave (n)
a district or group isolated or enclosed within a larger one
exclude (v)
deny (someone) access; remove from consideration (rule out)
claustrophobia (n)
extreme or irrational fear of confined places

6. Vocabulary #10 apocalypse castigate occlusion recluse diatribe
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.
apocalypse castigate occlusion recluse diatribe
diametrical diaspora enclave exclude claustrophobia
*Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later….
opportunists rushing out West : Gold Rush :: _______ : Israelites leaving Egypt (biblical times)
door way : entrance :: barricade : _______
“the more, the merrier” : include :: denied admittance : _______
extrovert : “social butterfly” :: introvert : _______
arachnophobia : spiders :: _______ : small spaces
Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

7. ENG III: Voc #11
Military Matters

8. Voc. #11: Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
abate (v)
to reduce in quantity or intensity; to diminish
bellicose (adj)
warlike; eager to fight
belligerent (n)
behaving in a hostile or aggressive manner; engaged in combat
daunt (v)
to intimidate; to discourage or dishearten
indomitable (adj)
unconquerable
forte (n)
(fort)
a person’s strong point; the thing in which a person excels
fortitude (n)
courage in enduring pain or trouble
carte blanche (n)
(kart blansh)
unrestricted power to act at one’s discretion; unconditional permission
cartel (n)
a coalition of political or special-interest groups to achieve a common cause
pugnacious (adj)
pugnacity (n)
quarrelsome; eager for a fight

9. Vocabulary #11 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
abate (v)
to reduce in quantity or intensity; to diminish
bellicose (adj)
warlike; eager to fight
belligerent (n)
behaving in a hostile or aggressive manner; engaged in combat
daunt (v)
to intimidate; to discourage or dishearten
indomitable (adj)
unconquerable

10. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #11
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
forte (n)
a person’s strong point; the thing in which a person excels
fortitude (n)
courage in enduring pain or trouble
carte blanche (n)
unrestricted power to act at one’s discretion; unconditional permission
cartel (n)
a coalition of political or special-interest groups to achieve a common cause
pugnacious (adj)
pugnacity (n)
quarrelsome; eager for a fight

11. Voc. #11: Day 4: Write 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences, and then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
abate (v)
to reduce in quantity or intensity; to diminish
bellicose (adj)
warlike; eager to fight
belligerent (n)
behaving in a hostile or aggressive manner; engaged in combat
daunt (v)
to intimidate; to discourage or dishearten
indomitable (adj)
unconquerable
forte (n)
a person’s strong point; the thing in which a person excels
fortitude (n)
courage in enduring pain or trouble
carte blanche (n)
unrestricted power to act at one’s discretion; unconditional permission
cartel (n)
a coalition of political or special-interest groups to achieve a common cause
pugnacious (adj)
pugnacity (n)
quarrelsome; eager for a fight

12. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #11
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
abate bellicose belligerent daunt indomitable
forte fortitude carte blanche cartel pugnacious
muscles : strength :: ________ : courage
good Samaritan : help :: bully :________
3. pacifists : peaceful :: Mixed Martial Arts Fighters : _________
4. the Panthers 10-0 : _______ :: Superman: invincible
5. exacerbate : “add fuel to the fire” :: _________ : “time heals all wounds”
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

13. ENG III: Vocabulary #12
Military Matters

14. Vocabulary #12 Day 1: Copy words and definitions
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
cadence (n)
a rhythmic flow of sound or movement
decadent (adj)
declining or decaying
cede (v)
to yield or surrender rights or possessions
intercede (v)
to act on another’s behalf; to mediate in a dispute
predatory (adj)
plundering; exploiting or victimizing; preying on other animals
depredation (n)
destruction; plunder
punctilious (adj)
precise; attentive to details
pungent (adj)
having a strong, biting taste or smell
compunction (n)
uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse
expunge (v)
to omit; to delete; to obliterate

15. Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Vocabulary #12
Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
cadence (n)
a rhythmic flow of sound or movement
decadent (adj)
declining or decaying
cede (v)
to yield or surrender rights or possessions
intercede (v)
to act on another’s behalf; to mediate in a dispute
predatory (adj)
plundering; exploiting or victimizing; preying on other animals

16. Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Vocabulary #12
Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
depredation (n)
destruction; plunder
punctilious (adj)
precise; attentive to details
pungent (adj)
having a strong, biting taste or smell
compunction (n)
uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse
expunge (v)
to omit; to delete; to obliterate

17. a rhythmic flow of sound or movement
Voc. #12: Day 4: Write 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences, and then trade to complete.
Word(s) & (PofS)
Definitions
cadence (n)
a rhythmic flow of sound or movement
decadent (adj)
declining or decaying
cede (v)
to yield or surrender rights or possessions
intercede (v)
to act on another’s behalf; to mediate in a dispute
predatory (adj)
plundering; exploiting or victimizing; preying on other animals
depredation (n)
destruction; plunder
punctilious (adj)
precise; attentive to details
pungent (adj)
having a strong, biting taste or smell
compunction (n)
uneasiness caused by guilt; remorse
expunge (v)
to omit; to delete; to obliterate

18. Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!
Vocabulary #12
Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.
cadence decadent cede intercede predator
depredation punctilious pungent compunction expunge
1. coordination : fluid movement :: ________ : beat
2. flowers : fragrant:: rotting food : ________
3. social worker : advocate :: child molester : ________
4. “throw in the towel” : admit defeat :: foreclose on house : _______ to the bank
5. pride : conceit :: ________ : regret
Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

19. Vocabulary #10-12 Review

20. Stump a Scholar…
Looking over all your vocabulary lists (#10-12), pick 2 words from EACH lesson.
Create a word bank with your 6 words.
Write fill-in-the blank sentences for each word.
Trade with a partner and complete each other’s challenge.
Trade back to “grade”
*Test Thursday

21. Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words:
Voc. Word
1-2 Word Definition
Memory Trick
apocalypse (n)
diametrical (adj)
castigate (v)
diaspora (n)
occlusion (n)
enclave (n)
recluse (n)
exclude (v)
diatribe (n)
claustrophobia (n)

22. Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words:
Voc. Word
1-2 Word Definition
Memory Trick
abate (v)
forte (n)
bellicose (adj)
fortitude (n)
belligerent (n)
carte blanche (n)
daunt (v)
cartel (n)
indomitable (adj)
pugnacious (adj)

23. Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words:
Voc. Word
1-2 Word Definition
Memory Trick
cadence (n)
depredation (n)
decadent (adj)
punctilious (adj)
cede (v)
pungent (adj)
intercede (v)
compunction (n)
predatory (adj)
expunge (v)