1. Vocabulary 5
7.L.4, 7.L.6

2. Rate the words Hearse Caustic Balustrades Specter Cravat Fettered
Astonishment
Deference
Inexplicable
indict
1-I know what it means and can explain it
2 –I know what it means, but can’t explain it
3 –I don’t know what it means

3. Hearse (noun)
a vehicle for carrying the coffin at a funeral.
We followed the hearse carrying Aunt Lenore's coffin to the cemetery.

4. balustrades (noun)
a railing supported by balusters, especially an ornamental parapet on a balcony, bridge, or terrace
The staircase spanned six feet from the wall to the balustrades.

5. Cravat (noun)
a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt.
Synonym: necktie
He straitened his cravat before the portrait was painted.

6. Astonishment (noun)
great surprise.
Synonym: amazement, surprise
Filled with astonishment, the boy was frozen in his seat.

7. Inexplicable (adj)
unable to be explained or accounted for.
Synonym: unfathomable, incomprehensible
Some feel the cosmos is inexplicable while others believe it’s the work of a creator.

8. Caustic (adj)
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
(figuratively) sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
If she weren't so adorable, the baby’s look would have been caustic.

9. Specter (noun) “Have mercy specter!” pleaded Scrooge. a ghost
Synonym: phantom, apparition, threat menace, cloud, shadow
“Have mercy specter!” pleaded Scrooge.

10. Fetter (verb-noun)
Verb-To restrain with chains or manacles
Noun-a chain used to restrain
Synonyms: shackle, manacle, handcuff
The ghost appeared fettered with chains before a terrified Scrooge.

11. Deference (noun)
humble submission and respect
It is customary in Asian countries to show deference to each other.

12. Indict (verb)
formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
Indictment (noun) a formal charge
With one look, she indicted her students for being off task.