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. ENG III: Voc #8
Business

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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!

13. ENG III: Vocabulary #9
Light and Dark

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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!

19. Vocabulary #7-9 Review

20. Stump a Scholar…
Looking over all your vocabulary lists (#7-9), 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”
With your partner, pick the BEST sentence and put it on the board. Be sure to put the word in the class word bank and DO NOT REPEAT words.
*Test Friday

21. Stump a Scholar…
Looking over all your vocabulary lists (#7-9), pick 2 words from EACH lesson.
Create a word bank with your 6 words.
Write your own ORIGINAL analogies for all six words (two from each lesson)
Remember, your analogy reads like this:
______ is to (:) ______ as (::) ______ is to (:)______
Trade with a partner and complete each other’s challenge.
Trade back to “grade”
*Test Friday

22. EXAMPLE: Mrs. Honeycutt’s Retelling of “The Three Little Pigs”
Directions: Write YOUR OWN, ORIGINAL short retelling of a well-known story with SIX fill-in-the blank places for vocabulary (2 from each lesson, #7-9)
EXAMPLE: Mrs. Honeycutt’s Retelling of “The Three Little Pigs”
lucid muster(ed) dynasty opportunist(ic) acerbic preempt
Once upon a time, there was a pig ______ that ruled the land. In order to test their survival skills, every son was sent off to spend a year fending for himself. When the youngest three pigs left home, they selected materials to build their shelters. An ______ wolf had been watching and waiting, and he swore he would have a porkchop for dinner. He waited till each pig was home alone to yell in an _____ tone: “Little pig, little pig, let me in!” Well, his ____ plan was obvious to each pig, who then ran off as quickly as possible. Finally, all three pigs _____ up the courage to _____ the wolf’s plan. They dug a huge pit along the path back to their family home and covered it with leaves. When the wolf chased after them, thinking he would finally have his meal, he fell in the pit. The pigs started a fire and smoked the wolf in the pit, and they had wolf stew for dinner.

23. Voc. 7-9 Review
Get a crossword from the stool
Test tomorrow 

24. 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
acquisitive
premise
inquisition
meritorious
querulous
importune
dynasty
opportunist
demise
presumption

25. 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
acerbic
preempt
exacerbate
redemption
exemplify
pecuniary
impromptu
purport
acute
rapport

26. 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
lucid
remonstrate
elucidate
umbrage
luminary
denigrate
muster
somber
monstrosity
pallid