2010-2011
Lesson 6 Vocabulary Words:
1. approached (v): drew closer or nearer to
2. canopy (n): a covering that can provide shade
3. detect (v): discover the existence of
4. distinctive (adj.): set apart; unique
5. examined (v): inspected or looked at closely
6. overhead (adj): above one's head
7. ridges (n): raised strips or lines
8. squarely (adv): in a straightforward manner
9. stray (adj): occuring at random or in an unintended manner
10. strolling (v): walking in a non-hurried manner
Lesson 5 Vocabulary Words:
1. cast (n)- a slight hint or trace of some color
2. clump (n)- a group of things bunched together
3. consult (v)- to ask for advice; to seek information
4. dilapidated (adj)- run-down, as from age, misuse, wear, etc.; partly ruined; in disrepair
5. raucous (adj)- rough-sounding; harsh
6. recesses (n)- inner places; hidden or out-of-the-way parts
7. scuttle (v)- to run with small, quick steps; to scurry; to scamper
8. sinister (adj)- suggesting evil or trouble
9. stifle (v)- to hold back; to cut off; to smother, as a sound
10. visible (adj)- able to be seen; within view
Lesson 4 Vocabulary Words:
1. Astride-(prep.) On or above with a leg on each side
2. Decline-(v) To refuse to accept or do something
3. Glory-(n) Honor given to a person or thing; praise
4. Jeer- (n) Insulting remark; mockery; ridicule
5. Prompt- (adj) Without delay; quick; on time
6. Respond- (v) To answer; to reply
7. Snuffle- (v) To breathe noisily through the nose
8. Traitor- (n) One who betrays a friend, duty, country, etc.
9. Vicious- (adj) Wicked or savage
10. Vulgar- (adj) Lacking good manners, politeness, etc.
Lesson 3 Vocabulary words:
1. Bulge-(v) To swell out; to jut out
2. Community- (n) Society; group of people living in a certain area
3. Complaint- (n)- An expression of unhappiness or discontent
4. Disturb- (v) To interrupt the peace, quiet, or rest of; to bother
5. Fantastic- (adj)-Unbelievable; unreal; odd
6. Hoarse-(adj) Sounding rough and harsh
7. Mumble-(v) To speak in low, unclear tones
8. Patient-(adj) willing to put up with waiting, difficulty, pain, etc
9. Recite- (v) To tell about; to describe in detail; to repeat
10. Scowl-(v) To look angry or displeased, especially by lowering the eyebrows; to look gloomy
Lesson 2 Vocabulary words:
1. Breeches- (n) pants
2. Envious- (adj) Wanting what another has; resenting the success of another
3. Gape- (v) To Split; to Open wide
4. Occasional-(adj) Happening now and then; occurring once in a while
5. Prowess- (n) Great or superior ability
6. Resist-(v) To stand up to; to work against
7. Sound-(adj) Free from damage, injury, defect, etc; in good condition
8. Splice- (v), To join, especially by weaving the ends together
9. Teem-(v) To be full of; to be numerous; to swarm with
10. Threadbare-(adj) Worn until the threads show; worn out
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2009-2010
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 1
1-Strategy-a plan, method, or series of maneuvers for obtaining a specific goal or result.
2-Protagonist-the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
3-Modes- a particular type or form of something.
4-Folklore- the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people.
5-Skill- the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well.
6-Impulse- sudden, involuntary inclination prompting to action.
7. External- a : an outer part b : an external feature or aspect —usually used in plural
8. Accuracy- The quick and effortless reading of words in our out of context
9. Rate- How quickly and accurately a reader reads connected words
10. Inflection or expressiveness- The tonal and rhythmic aspects of spoken language: pitch, stress patterns, and duration that convey information beyond the actual words themselves. Are you reading the way you talk?
2nd Quarter November 2, 2009- January 21, 2010
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 2
1- Setting- the time and the place in which a narrative occurs.
2-Plot- the sequence of related events that make up a story or novel.
3-Conflict- a struggle between opposing forces.
4-Resolution- the outcome of the conflict of a story, when loose ends are wrapped up.
5-Characterization- the methods a writer uses to develop characters.
6-Dialogue- conversation between characters
7. Incident- A distinct place of action as in an episode in a story or a play
8. 1st person- The story is told from the main character's point of view and uses the pronoun "I" and "we"
9. 2nd person- The narrator tells the story to another character using "you", so that the story is being told through the addressee's point of view
10. 3rd person- the story is told from an outside point of view and uses the pronouns "he", "she", and "they"
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 3
1. Abhor- Hate
2. Bigot- narrow-minded, prejudiced person
3. Counterfeit- fake; false
4. Enfranchise- give voting rights
5. Hamper- hinder; obstruct
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 4
1. Kindle- To start a fire
2. Noxious- harmful; poisonous; lethal
3. Placid- calm; peaceful
4. Remuneration- payment for work done
5. Talisman- lucky charm
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 5
1. abrasive- rough; coarse; harsh
2. bilk- cheat; defraud
3. covert- hidden; undercover
4. engender- cause
5. hangar- storage area (like a garage) for a plane
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 6
1. knotty- complex; difficult to solve
2. nuance- something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
3. plagiarism-taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas
4. paltry- ridiculously or insultingly small
5. conclusive- serving to settle or decide a question; decisive; convincing
Vocabulary Words for Quiz 7
1. knotty- complex; difficult to solve
2. nuance- something subtle; a fine shade of meaning
3. plagiarism-taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas
4. paltry- ridiculously or insultingly small
Vocabulary Words # 8
1. copious-large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful
2. devotion-profound dedication; consecration
3. cronyism-the practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments.
4. nepotism-patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics
5. diversity-the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness
3rd Quarter January 25, 2010- March 26, 2010
Vocabulary Words # 9
1. hypocritical-insincere
2. lethargic-tired; without energy
3. ogle-stare at; observe in an obvious manner
4. postulate-hypothesize; propose
4. robust-strong; healthy; tough
Vocabulary Words # 10
1. deliberate-to think over deeply
2. potable-suitable for drinking
3. rotund-round
4. tranquil-peaceful
4. alibi-an excuse that shows someone was not at a crime scene
Vocabulary Words # 11
1. evacuate-vacate; empty; abandon
2. ominous-threatening
3. transcribe-copy down
4. olfactory-- involved with sense of smell
5. buttress---strenghten; support
6. delineation-demarcation; explanation; definition; outlining
7. libertarian--someone who believes in the doctrine of free will
8. ruminate--think over something; ponder
Vocabulary Words # 12
1. alleviate-make less severe
2. cacophony-unmusical loud noises
3. denounce-condemn; speak out against
4. exasperated--frustrated; annoyed
5. caldron---a huge cooking pot (caldron could also be spelled cauldron....i know that's weird but just letting you know that both ways of spelling it, is correct)
Vocabulary Words # 13
1. lithe-flexible; supple
2. omniscient-all-knowing
3. aloof-distant; detached; cold
4. cajole--to coax with flattery
5. deplete---use up; lessen
Vocabulary Words # 14
1. Animosity--hatred; antagonism
2. Fanatical--obsessive; fixated
3. Paragon--a perfect example
4. Procrastinate--to delay; to put off until the last minute
5. Chastise--punish
4th Quarter April 6, 2010- June 9, 2010