The Time Machine – A Vocabulary Adventure
A vocabulary assignment the likes of which you have never heard of. A wonder of wordsmithiness, a parable of palabras (that’s spanish for ‘words’). This assignment will leave you with a better understanding of the terms in this chapter than you could ever hope for if you worked alone. And you may see yourself as working alone anyway.
Here is the drill:
Part I – The work you have to do. Look up the words, list them, chart them, graph them, draw them. However you want to satisfy the basic vocabulary assignment will be fine.
Part II – The work you have to share. Pick any three words from the list to post to this blog.
Part III – The story you have to write. Write a story using at least seven words from all of the Chapter 1 words. Show us you can use the words. Wanna use more than seven words in your story? Get extra points!!
PART I – The work you have to do.
Start with vocabulary.
Here is the list of vocabulary words for Chapter 1.
List A – (Due Friday November 3): expound, recondite, trammelo, earnest, controvert, fecundity, pensive, spasmodic, anachronism, anecdote
List B – (Due Wednesday November 8): askew, eddy, stupor, incredulous, solemnly, dimension, geometry, time, transitory, adroitBONUS – Rhetoric (This word is not in the book. Word and definition will be fine.)
The assignment requirements are the same as they ever were; in order to get an -A- on this part of the assignment, satisfy these requirements:
- Word & Part of Speech (25 pts) – You need both of these.
- Synonym, or Antonym, or Other Language (25 pts)- You need one of these. If you use an antonym, label it as such.
- Word Used in a Sentence from the Book (25 pts)- DO NOT WRITE YOUR OWN. For some terms you will find more than one sentence to use. Use the one you prefer.
- Definition (25 pts) – NOT ANY definition . . . Use the definition that matches the way it is used in the text.
PART II – The work you have to share.
Continue with a decision and sharing.
Which three words will you share with the group? You must share the entire vocabulary entry (numbers 1-4 from above).
- Students whose last names begin with the letters A – M must pick words from List A.
- Students whose last names begin with the letters N – Z must pick words from List B.
YOUR THREE WORDS MUST BE POSTED BY 11/10.
THEN, November 11 – November 13 – Visit the blog regularly.
Post to the blog any confusion you may have about words.
- Words that you are confused about, others can help you with. Accept their help.
- Ask for help. Be specific about what you need to know.
- Offer Help. Be open to help. Look at others posts about words.
PART III – The story you have to write.
Conclude with a story of your very own creation.
NOVEMBER 13 TO NOVEMEBR 15, Write a short story using 7 words from all of the Chapter 1 words.
- November 13
- Write a rough draft of a short (very shor) story.
- Your Short Story must include all PLOT elements.
- Share your story with others in school and at home: parents, friends, classmates you are not necessarily friends with at school, group members
- The story does not have to be any longer than the front of a page
- November 14 – in class grade – have your rough draft
- Proof/edit the draft in class
- Share your story with group members.
- Final Draft it tonight
- November 15
- Post your short story to the blog.
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PART I – 100 Points possible
- 100 Points – 4 of 4 requirements satisfied
- 75 Points – 3 of 4 requirements satisfied
- 50 Points – 2 of 4 requirements satisfied
- 25 Points – 1 of 4 requirements satisfied
- 0 Points – 0 of 4 requirements satisfied
PART II – 100 Points possible
- 100 Points – 3 terms have been posted and help has either been offered or taken
- 75 Points – 3 terms have been posted
- 50 Points – 2 terms have been posted
- 25 Points – 1 term has been posted
- 0 Points – 0 terms are posted
PART III – 60 Points possible
Your score here will be derived using the rubric found at the Read-Write-Think website. Go check it out, OR cut and paste the following link into another window or tab to see the rubric.
http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson116/NarrativeRubric.pdf
Word:Eddy
Syn: Churn
Pos: Noun
Def: A main current in a gas or liquid
Word:Incredulous
Syn: Unbelieving
Pos: Adjective
Def:Not beleiving;Skeptical
Word:Transitory
Syn: Tempory
Pos: Adjective
Def: Not lasting very long
Megan,
im not sure if any one answered your question but the sentence for dimension is ” There are really 4 dimensions 3 which we call 3 planes of space”
and the sentence for geometry is ” I have been at work apon this geometry for some time “
The three words I chose were from list two and they were, ASKEN, STUPOR, AND INCREDULOUS
Asken(adj)-to one side (synonym-awry)
(sentence) You will notice that it looks singularly asken.
Stupor(n)-ruduced sensibility (synonym-torpor)
(sentence) The physcologist recovered from his stupor and suddely
looked under the table
Incredulous(adj)-expressing disbeleif (synonym-skeptical)
(sentence) We followed him puzzled but incredulous
The three words that I chose were Fecundity, Pensive, and Spasmodic.
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Noun- Fecundity-The capacity of abundant production. Synonym- Productivity.
We sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox (as we thought) and his fecundity.
Adj.-Pensive-Dreamily or wistfully thought. Synonym- Withdrawn.
Filby became pensive.
Adj.-Spasmodic-Given to or characterized by bursts of excitement. Synonym- Changeable.
But before the balloons, save the spasmodic jumping and the inequalities of the surface, man had no means of vertical movement.
To Meagen P.1 The words geometry and dimension are almost everywhere in the first couple of paragraphs. Pick one.
Anachronism (N)
something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
I like this definition because it could be used for any NOUN. a person, a place, a thing or an idea. Any kind of noun.
An iPod that is found in the tomb of someone buried a 1000 years ago is an anachronism.
To see a rechargeable tooth brush in George Washington’s bathroom when you tour his house would be an anachronism.
The idea of a person traveling to times in the future, times s/he does not belong in, is an anachronism.
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anachronism. (n.d.). WordNet® 2.0. Retrieved November 07, 2006, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anachronism
Stupor (n)
A “STUPOR” is a thing.
A “STUPOR”, one can say, is a condition of the mind.
When a person is confused it could be said that person is in a “stupor”.
It means “a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility” (Dictionary, Entry 3)
greatly dulled as in not sharp (of mind)
Suspended means to cauase to stop. So, a “suspended sense or sensibility” could be a stopped ability to think or process something one is seeing, hearing, tasting, etc.
So here we are…..
“The Psychologist recovered from his stupor.”
This means the psychologist was “confused” or “stopped thinking.”
He couldn’t process what he had just seen, so he was in a “stupor.”
Dictionary.Com was used for definitions supplied here.
Word: expound-ing
Part Of Speech: verb
Synonym: comment, clarify
Definition: to give a detailed statement.
Sentence from book: The Time Machine (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was EXPOUNDING a recondite matter to us.
Word: recondite
Part Of Speech: adjective
Synonym: learned
Definition: Not easily understood
Sentence from book: The Time Machine (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a RECONDITE matter to us.
Word: controvert
Part Of Speech: verb
Synonym: argue, debate
Definition: To raise arguments against or voice opposition to.
Sentence from book: I shall have to CONTROVERT one or two ideas that are almost universally eccepted.
Can someone please help me understand what the word stupor means? I still dont understand what it means!
anecdote,noun.
sent:The Time traveler came back and Filby’s anecdote collapsed.
def:a short often oral, interesting or humorous account of a real or fictional incident.
other language:anekdotos:greek
pensive,adjective
sent:Filby became pensive.
def:deep in thought, suggesting or expressing deep.
synonym:thoughtful.
stupor,noun.
sent:The phycologist recovered from his stupor, and suddenly looked under the table.
def:an acute act of mental alertness brought on.
synonym:torpor.
Where in the book do I find the word adriot?
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Sorry about my last post, my chart messed up.
1) Word and part of speech – Expounding{verb} Synonym-Clarification. Word used in a sentence from text – The Time Traveller… was expounding a recondite matter to us. Denotative Definition – To explain in detail; elucidate.
2) Word and part of speech – Recondite{Adjective} Synonym – mysterious Word used in a sentence from text -See expounding. Denotative Definition – Hidden from sigh.
3) Word and part of speech – Pensive {Adjective} Synonym – Meditative Denotative Definition – Filby became pensive.|Dreamily or wistfully thoughtful.
Here are my three words from list A.
Word and | Synonym | Word used in a |Denotative Definition Part of Speech| | sentence from text | ————–|————-|———————|———————
1) Expounding |Clarification|The Time Traveller…|To explain in detail;
(verb} | |was expounding a |elucidate.
| |recondite matter to |
| |us. |
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2) Recondite |Defy |See expounding. |Hidden from sigh.
(Adjective)| | |
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3) Pensive |Meditative |Filby became pensive.|Dreamily or wistfully
(Adjective)| | |thoughtful.
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I’m still not sure what stupor means, can someone help me?
1. Expound-(P.O.S.) verb-(synonym) describe-(def-
inition) to explain-(sentence) The Time Traveler
…was expounding a recondite matter to us.
2. Recondite-(P.O.S.) adj.-(synonym) mysterious-
(definition) beyond ordinary knowledge
(sentence)See sentence above.
3. Trammel-(P.O.S.) noun-(synonym) wall-(defin-
ition) a barricade-(sentence)…Thought runs
gracefully free of the trammels of precision.
1. Expound:verb( syn.describe )- To set forth by point.
The time traveler was expoundin a recondite matter to us.
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2. Earnest:verb( syn.serious,solemn )- Serious or intense.
We sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox and his fecundity.
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3. Pensive:verb( syn.thoughtful,meditative )- Thinking deeply or seriously, often of sad melancholy things.
Filby became pensive.
To Rachelle p. 2,
Anachronism is a person out of thier time.For example, a caveman in the 1900’s.
Anecdote is a person’s story about an event, like a biography.
I can’tfind the sentence for geometry or dimension. Does anyone know where it is?
1. word/part of speech: expound (v)
synonym: explain
sentence: The time traveller was expounding a recondite matter to us.
definition: to set forth or state in
2. word/part of speech: recondite (adj.)
synonym: deep, mysterious, secret
sentence: The time traveller was expounding a recondite matter to us.
definiton: dealing with very profound, difficult, or abstruse subject matter.
3. word/part of speech: spasmodic (adj.)
synonym: excited
sentence: “That,” said a very young man, making spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp.
definition: given to or characterized by bursts of excitement
Can anyone help me understand what anachronism and anecdote (n) means in their own words because the dictionary didn’t really help me understand.
My three words are from list #1. They are Earnest, Fecundity and Pensive.
Word: Earnest
P.O.S./ Synonym Verb/Serious
Sentence ….. as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox(as we thought of it) and his fecundity.
Def. Characterized by showing deep sincerly or seriousness
Word: Fecundity
P.O.S./ Synonym Noun/Create
Sentence: See sentence for earnest
Def.the quality of being fecund
Word:Pensive
P.O.S/Synonym Adj./Thoughtful
Sentence: Filby became pensive.
Def. Deep in thought
To Mariana C. Per.2 to answer you about getting the website to read the book it’s (http://www.online-literature.com/wellshg/timemachine/) I used it for my vocab. to get the sentences, I know im a LiFeSaVeR!
OMG, Man I am so sorry I just read u want us to do it by last name please have a little sympathy. 🙂 cause i did list B.
The Words I Choose Are Askew,Solemnly,and Adroit From List #2
Askew(adj) – Awry -(Def.)Crooked
Solemnly(adj) – Mood -(Def.) Face Speech,Tone,and Mood
Adroit(adj) – Clever -(Def.) Done Skillfully Cleverly
These Are My Three Vocab. Words 😉
My 3 Words from list #2:
askew (adverb-adjective): To be tilted to one side.
You will notice that it looks singularly askew.
incredulous (adjective): Unwilling or unable to believe.
…puzzled but incredulous, and how there in the laboratory…
adroit (adjective): To be skillful of deft.
However adroitly done, could have been played upon us under these conditions.
I made a mistake in my comment, I meant solemnly and earnest are both synonyms.
To Lua:
Indeed earnest and somber are synonyms for eachother since they both mean seriously, or to be somber or serious.
Does anyone the website where you can find the book for free? If so please help me.
The three words that I have chosen and understand and will hopefully use in future writting are expound, trammel, and controvert.
1 expound- to explain by presenting in detail
part of speech- verb
synonym- tell, explain
sentence- The Time Traveller…was expounding a recondite matter to us.
2 trammel- a restriction on free activity or movement
part of speech- noun
synonym- impediment, restriction, constraint
sentence- …when thought runs gracefully free of the trammels of precision.
3 controvert- to raise arguments against or voice apposition to
part of speech- verb
synonym- to dispute, to debate, to argue
sentence- I shall have to controvertone or two ideas that are that are almost unviversally accepted.
The three words I chose were: controvert, pensive, and fecundity.
1. Controvert(v):To argue against;oppose;deny;contradict. Syn. contest
Sentence- I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are universally accepted.
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2. Pensive(adj): Engages in deep and serious thought often concerning matters of a sad nature. Syn. attentive
Sentence- Filby became pensive
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3. Fecundity(n): The quality of power of being fecund; fertility; fruitfulness; productiveness. Syn.richness
Sentence- …as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox and his fecundity.
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I don’t really understand the word recondite. Could someone please explain it to me?
anecdote,noun.
sent:The Time Traveler came back and Filby’s anecdote collapsed.
def:A short often oral, interesting or humorous account of a real or fictional incident. other language: anekdotos:greek.
pensive, adjective.
sent:Filby became pensive
def:deep in thought suggesting or expressing deep.
synonym:thoughtful.
stupor,noun.
sent:The phycologist recovered from his stupor, and suddenly looked under the table.
def:an acute lack of mental alertness brought on.
synonym:torpor.
where in the book do i find the word adriot?
SORRY—-
mR.mOsHe` ThAt It WaS lAtE;i ThInK? wHeN iS tHe VoCaB. dUe?NoVeMeR_____,2006?
VoCaBuLaRy:
1. EXPOUND-
(Synonym);Statement
(Sentence);”The Time Traveller was EXPOUNDING a reccondite matter to us.”
(Defintion);-to give a detailed statement of.
2. EARNEST-
(Synonym);Serious, & Solemn
(Sentence);”As we sat & lazily admired his EARNESTNESS over this new paradox & his fecundity.”
(Defintion);-characterized by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness.
3. FECUNDITY-
(Synonym);Fruitful
(Sentence);”As we sat & lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox & his FECUNDITY.”
(Defintion);-capable of producing off-spring or vegetation.
Contovert: transitive verb—-Synonym: argue—-Sentence: “I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted.”—-Definition: To raise arguements against or voice opposition to.
Expound: verb—-Synonym: Set forth—-Sentence: The Time Traveller (for
so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite
matter to us.—-Definition:To give a detailed statement of.
Anecdote: noun—-Synonyms: Fable, story, tale, yarn.—-Sentence: “Some sleight-of-hand trick or other, said the Medical Man, and Filby tried to tell us about a conjurer he had seen a Burslem, but before he had finished his preface the Time Traveller came back, and Filby’s anecdote
collapsed.—-Definition: A short, often oral, interesting or humorous
account of a real or fictionous incident.
1.Recondite(pos)adjective
(Synonym)deep;abstruse
(antonym)easy
(snetence)(smae as expounding)
(definition) not easily understood.
2.Earnest(pos)adjective
(synonym)grave;humorless
(antonym)joking;playfull
(sentence)And he put it to us in this way-marking the points with a lean forefinger-as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox(as we thought it)and his fecundity
3.expounding-(pos)verb
(synonym) clarify
(antonym)obscure
(sentence)The time traveller(for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us.
(definition)to set forth or give a detailed statement of
My question is kind of made with a word from the first and second list. I hope that’s ok…
For the word solemnly wouldn’t earnest(from the first list) be a synonym for it.
i know i’m a little late but thanks BASMATEE.
Expounding/v-The Time Traveler(for so it will be convenient to speak of him)was expounding a recondite matter to us.Synonym-describe.Definition-to set forth or state in detail.
Earnest/adj-Marking the points with a lean forefinger as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox and his fecundity.Synonym-devoted.Definition-full seriousness
Spasmodic/adj-That said a very young man marking spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp that very clear indeed.Synonym-spaz.Definition-burst of excitment
Can someone help me use the word earnestness in a sentence?
1)controvert/verb – to argue against
Synonym – dispute
Sentence – I shall have to controvert one or two ideas that are almost universaly accepted.
2)fecundity/noun – the capacity of abundant production.
Synonym – fruitifulness
Sentence – And he put it to us in this way marking the points with a lean forefinger as we sat and lazily admiring his earnestness over this new paradox (as we thought it) and his fecundity.
3)pensive/adj – dreamily or wistfully thoughtful
Synonym – absorbed
Sentence – Filby became pensive.
Ughh…I was supossed to pick words from list B?
Well…then I have to do it over, right?
Here are the right ones..
1)Askew-With disapproval, scorn, contempt.
Synonym-Askance
Used in sentence- You will notice that it looks singularly askew.
2)Eddy-A small whirlpool.
Synonym-erupt.
Used in sentence-One of the candles on the mantel was blown out, and the little machine suddenly swung round, became
indistinct, was seen as a ghost for a second perhaps, as an eddy of
faintly glittering brass and ivory; and it was gone–vanished!
3)Stupor-Suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.
Synonym-amazement
Used in sentence-The Psychologist recovered from his stupor, and suddenly looked under the table.
1)Expound-To set forth or state in detail.
Synonym-Clarify
Used in sentence-The time traveller(for so it will be convenient to speak of him)was expounding a recondite matter to us.
2)Spasmodic-Given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.
Synonym-Irregular
Used in sentence-“That,”said a very young man, making spasmodic efforts to relight his cigar over the lamp.
3)Anecdote-A short account of particular incident or event of an interesting or amusing nature.
Synonym-incident
Used in sentence-‘Some sleight-of-hand trick or other,’ said the Medical Man, and Filby tried to tell us about a conjurer he had seen at Burslem; but before he had finished his preface the Time Traveller came back, and Filby’s anecdote collapsed.
To:Christian&April
An Eddy is like a big flashing lighty vortex thingy…or whirlpool.
It was mentioned when the model disapeared.
expound; verb
Synonym: explain, describe
definition: to make a detailed statement
The Time Treaveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us.
earnest; adj.
Synonym: serious, important
Definition: in a serious or determined manner
…as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox(as we thoght it) and his fecundity.
pensive;adj.
Synonym: thoughtful
Definition:persistantly or morbidly thoughtful.
Filby became pensive.
*How would you use trammel? Is it just something that binds you or does it have to do with fishing?
RECONDITE – (adj) not easily understood
Syn: complex
The Time Traveller … was expounding a RECONDITE matter
to us.
CONTROVERT – (verb) to raise arguements against or voice oppositions
Syn: challenge
I shall have to CONTROVERT one or two ideas that are almost universally accepted.
ANACHRONISM – (noun) something out of its proper time
Syn: misdate
Our ancestors had no great tolerance for ANACHRONISMS.
I don’t really understand the definition of anecdote and how to put it to use in a sentence. Can someone help me?
Word:Recondite
P.O.S:Verb
Synonym:Abstruse
Sentence:The time traveller was expounding RECONDITE matter to us.
Definition:To restore by repairing
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Word:Fecundity
P.O.S:Noun
Synonym:Create
Sentence:Over this new paradox and fecudity
Definition:The ability to produce offspring
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Word:Pensive
P.O.S:adj
Synonym:Thoughtful
Sentence:Filby became pensive
Definition:Enganged in deep serious thought
{AND WHAT IS EDDY?}
On my last post, I spelled a word wrong- accesion
The correct spelling is:accession
Askew-(adj,adv)
Out of line; awry
syn: crooked
You will notice that it looks singularly ASKEW, and that there is an odd twinkling appearance about this bar, as though it was in some way real.
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Solemnly-(adv)
Deeply serious or earnest
syn:unsmiling
I caught Filby’s eye over the shoulder of the Medical man, and he winked at me SOLEMNLY.
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Adroit-(adj)
dexterous;skillful
syn:clever
…..however subtly conceived and however ADROITLY done, could have been played upon us under these conditions
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I have alot of questions, it’s about words that aren’t on the vocab list: incandescent
misconception
accesion
plausibility
Also can somebody explain what EDDY is? Im not quite sure
Out of the 10 words in the 2nd list, i’ve chosen 3 words that I think I understand, and might use in future writing. They are: solemnly, transitory, and incredulous.
Word: Synonym: Sentence: Definiton:
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Solemnly seriously I caught Filby’s eye over the shoulder of the to be somber
Medical Man, and he winked at me solemnly.
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Transitory transitorio He was brightening in a quite transitory manner. adapted for passing
through
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Incredulous doubting We all followed him, puzzled but incredulous unwilling to believe
I DO NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND THE WORD “ADROIT”. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME?
Teresa & Tiffany,
Post all that you can for the words. Show us what you know about it.
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The story you are to write should not concern you yet. Explore and get to know the wrods on the list. Read your classmates posts about them. Try to use them in sentences of your own creation here in the Blog. The story will come later; a week later.
A note to All a Y’all!!
I am still having issues with this website. It is not udating the way I would hope it would. Apparently, the way I am entering the text is causing an error in the hypertext tagging (if you know what that means then great, if not, then maybe we could do a lesson on it some time.) I will begin my exploration of other website options this week. Please continue to post your work at this site according to the deadlines posted. I can still check your work as needed.
Your teacher,
Mr Moshé
1.Expound-(P.O.S.)verb-(synonym)desrcibe-(def-
inition)to explain-(sentence)The Time Traveler
…was expounding a recondite matter to us.
2.Recondite-(P.O.S.)adj.-(synonym)mysterious-
(definition)beyond ordinary knowlege
(sentence)See sentence above.
3.Trammel-(P.O.S.)noun-(synonym)wall-(defin-
ition)a barricade-(sentence)…Thought runs
gracefully free of the trammels of precision.
Teresa F. P-6,
You have to write the word, its part of speech, syn/ant/different language, the sentence from book, and the definition!
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU!
Oh, sorry I forgot to write the part of speech!…
***I CHOSE THE WORDS: trammel, earnest, and anachronism….***
*TRAMMEL: Noun
-Snys. barrier, drawback, restaint
-Def. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom
(Sentence from book)- …,when thought runs gracefully free of the trammels of precisions.
*EARNEST: Adjective
-Snys. busy, determined, firm
-Def. Serious in intension, purpose, or effort
(Sentence from book)- …–as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness…
*ANACHRONISM: Noun
-Snys. misplace, misdate, antedate
-Def. An error in chronology in which a person, object, event, etc., is assigned a date or period other than the correct one
(Sentence from book)-…”Our ancestors had no great tolerance for anachronisms.”
…I added it in!
***I CHOSE THE WORDS: trammel, earnest, and anachronism….***
*TRAMMEL:
-Snys. barrier, drawback, restaint
-Def. A restraint that confines or restricts freedom
(Sentence from book)- …,when thought runs gracefully free of the trammels of precisions.
*EARNEST:
-Snys. busy, determined, firm
-Def. Serious in intension, purpose, or effort
(Sentence from book)- …–as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness…
*ANACHRONISM:
-Snys. misplace, misdate, antedate
-Def. An error in chronology in which a person, object, event, etc., is assigned a date or period other than the correct one
(Sentence from book)-…”Our ancestors had no great tolerance for anachronisms.”
I have a question, on part 2 do we post just the word or the word, def., syn., part of speech, and sentence?
OK….SO THE THREE WORDS iM GOiNG TO POST iS…~EXPOUND,~RECONDiTE,AND ~PENSiVE……….
1. expound–verb–~to give a detailed statement–((word in Latin))- exponere–((sentence frome book))– The Time Traveler..was expounding a recondite matter to us.
2. recondite–adj.–~not easily understood–((word in Latin))– recinditius–((sentence from book is same as above))
3. pensive–adj.–~to be deep in thought–((word in Latin))– pensare– (( sentence from book))– Filby became pensive.
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MR.MOSHE….iM VERY CONFUSED ON WHAT TO DO WiTH THE STORY THiNGY!!! i DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT iT iS THAT WE EXACTLLY HAVE TO DO…