1. Unit 2 Vocabulary

2. portal POS: N. Definition -a doorway or entryway usually very large as in a palace. The portal to the castle was a magnificent sight. Synonyms: gateway, opening

3. Mane POS: n. Definition -long and thick hair. The girl’s mane got caught in the doorway. Synonyms: fur, tresses

4. sextet POS: N. Definition-a group or set of six The sextet sang their song and exited the stage. Synonyms: six

5. monotone POS: Adj. Definition- having a single, unchanging tone The dress had a monotone look. The speaker had such a monotone voice, he put me to sleep. Synonyms: flat, dryness

6. dread POS: V. Definition- to fear or be reluctant to do I dread waking up early in the morning to get to school. Synonyms: to have apprehension

7. Puerile (pur-e-al) Adj. Definition- childish or immature Some kids act so puerile when it comes to behaving in the classroom. Synonyms: babyish, foolish

8. commenced POS: V. Definition-to start or begin The race was commenced with a gun shot firing. Synonyms: launch, kick off

9. somber POS: Adj. Definition -gloomy or depressing Rainy days always put me in a somber mood. Synonyms: sad, bleak, mournful

10. snivel POS: V. Definition-to whimper and cry while sniffling. The baby sniveled itself to sleep. Synonyms: blubber, weep

11. Sotto voce (sotto-vochie) POS: Adv. Definition-(It.)in a low tone, so as not to be heard The student asked for a pencil sotto voce, so the teacher would not hear. Synonyms: in a whisper, between the teeth