1. Unit 1 Vocabulary

2. Proselyte Pronunciation A convert; a disciple Noun

3. Quasi Pronunciation Resembling but not actually being; seemingly but not actually or completely Adjective

4. Raillery Pronunciation Good-humored ridicule; teasing Noun

5. Ribald Pronunciation Irreverently mocking; coarse, vulgar, or indecent in language. Adjective

6. Supine Pronunciation Lying flat on one’s back; listless or lethargic; apathetic or passive. Adjective

7. Vignette Pronunciation A short description or sketch; a picture or illustration with edges that gradually shade off; a decorative design on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter. Noun

8. Now… Using these six words you are going to play a round of taboo. I will be the class time keeper and you will have 2 minutes to get your partner to guess your word. However, in order to get the other person to guess your word, you are NOT allowed to use any words from the definition.

9. For example If my word was Oblivious I have to try and get my partner to guess the word without saying forgetful or unaware. However, I could say, “I didn’t even realize we had a meeting today. I was completely this.” Your partner has to use the context clues from what you are saying in order to guess the word. Everyone understand?