1. Vocabulary Week 9

2. Circle Map Definition Term Examples/Synonyms Non-Examples Antonyms
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3. Mnemonic Devices
A system of making something easier to memorize. Ms. Gelston’s classes came up with mnemonic devices for some of our other words. Benevolent- a doer of good Benevolent  Be-not-violent Morose- gloomy Morose Someone who dies gets more roses After we go thru today’s words I want to see what you can come up with It doesn’t have to have the exact word in it, but close in pronunciation.

4. Attire Bough Crook Innumerable Multitude Peculiar Solitude Tremor

5. He was asked to leave the wedding because of his casual attire.
Attire noun. Way of dress

6. The tree bough was full of fruit.
Bough noun. Main branch of a tree

7. The crook in the road was very sharp. Crook noun. Bend.

8. On a clear night, innumerable stars fill the sky. innumerable adj
On a clear night, innumerable stars fill the sky. innumerable adj. Countless; too many to count

9. The multitude of concert goers still enjoyed the show in the rain
The multitude of concert goers still enjoyed the show in the rain. Multitude adj. a large number

10. The peculiar noise coming from the basement frightened the family
The peculiar noise coming from the basement frightened the family. Peculiar adj. odd

11. The solitude of the wilderness makes it a thought provoking place
The solitude of the wilderness makes it a thought provoking place. Solitude noun. aloneness

12. The tremor in his voice let the coach know he wasn’t ready to play in a game yet. Tremor noun. shakiness