VOTE NOW!! Vocabulary 3QTR WKS 1-2 – VOTE NOW!!
Here they are!!! Your votes made the list. How’s THAT for students running the classroom.
- adamant
- aplomb
- consternation
- dismal
- enumerate
- extrapolate
- geisha
- insinuate
- retort
- steerage
I’m sure you’ll do fine. You have prepared so well!!!
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I have moved the test day to February 7, 2011 – That will be next MONDAY.
VOTE NOW for the 10 words you would like to see on the test.
Scroll down, and post your comment!!!!! Do it NOW. Let your voice be heard!!
Pick from these fifteen: extrapolate, consternation, enumerate, pungent, dismal, rendezvous, steerage, adamant, insinuate, incandescent, aplomb, retort, indigenous, geisha, tableau, – AND FOR EXTRA CREDIT, propaganda, atrocity
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We had a very productive day. Here are the choices by block. Pick 5 from each block to create the list of 15 words. VOTE NOW!
1st
- extrapolated
- negotiations
- consternation
- amanuensis
- enumerate
- contemptuous
- pungent
- dismal
2nd
- rendezvous
- steerage
- evangelist
- adamant
- insinuate
- incandescent
3rd
- amorous
- aplomb
- retort
- benefactor
- uninitiated
- indigenous
- geisha
- tableau
- embezzlement
- haphazard
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The 3rd vocabulary list is taking shape RIGHT NOW. Here are your due dates.
- MONDAY, 1/31/11 – VOCABULARY CHARTS are due.
- WEDNESDAY, 1/31/2011 – VOCABULARY ARTIFACTS (you can find some ideas by clicking here) are due.
- FRIDAY, 2/4/2011 – VOCABULARY TEST #3.
Today in class, you began to read to find one (1) word in your own personal reading that I might have chosen to include on a vocabulary list. Remember, it should not be specialized field specific terminology. The following pertinent information had to be recorded in your notebook:
- The actual sentence from the passage with your word underlined with proper citation (Book or Magazine or Article Title and Issue, Author, Page #)
- Definition & Part of Speech (as used in the sentence)
- Forms of the word (and their parts of speech)
FOR INSTANCE:
- exuberant (adjective) abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous.
- The exuberant crowd jumped out of its seats when the goal was scored.
- Forms
- ex·u·ber·ant·ly adverb
- o·ver·ex·u·ber·ant, adjective
- o·ver·ex·u·ber·ant·ly, adverb
- un·ex·u·ber·ant, adjective
- un·ex·u·ber·ant·ly, adverb
We will decide on the final list of words in the next three days. With your help, I will be selecting 5 words from each block for a total of 15 words on the list. I really hope you get ready for the test this time.
The master list for the 3rd Vocabulary Test will be posted by Wednesday, 1/26/2011). If your word is chosen, you must post the pertinent information for your word to this discussion.
My 10 words:
enumerate
pungent
dismal
steerage
adamant
amorous
aplomb
retort
geisha
tableau
embezzlement
10 words: retort, benefactor, dismal, negotiations, insinuate, extropalated, incandescent, geisha, enumerate,and adamant
retort
dismal
geisha
pungent
benefactor
adamant
haphazard
aplomb
steerage
negotiations
MY 10 WORDS:
1.extrapolate
2.consternation
3.enumerate
4.rendezvous
5.steerage
6.insinuate
7.incandescent
8.retort
9.indigenous
10.geisha
extrapolate, consternation, dismal, steerage, adamant, insinuate, aplomb, retort, indigenous, geisha
10 words: Enumerate, Pungent, Dismal, Steerage, Adamant, Insinuate, Apolmb, Retort, Indigenous, Propoganda
extrapolate, consternation, enumerate, dismal, rendezvous, steerage, adamant, insinuate, aplomb, retort, tableau,
my vote
antoine joniaux
extrapolate, consternation, enumerate, pungent, dismal insinuate, , retort, indigenous, geisha, tableau.
My Votee ! 😀 <3
-Ms.Teachey (:
Consternation, Rendezvous, Incandescent, Insinuate, Aplomb, Extrapolate, Enumerate, geisha, Pungent, and Propoganda
10 words: rendezvous, dismal, geisha, retort, adamant, insinuate, enumerate, extropalated, and incandescent. 😀
Word: Tableau(noun)
Definition: A dramatic picture or scene, often of an event in history.
Sentence: A tableau of the landing of the pilgrims.
Related forms:
– Tableaux
-Tableaus
http://flashcards.dictionary.com/deckprofile/view/59100
Pungent(adj)-sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
Sentence from the Text – “The odor of the woodsmoke was pungent.” (p. 29, The Trail Of Tears).
Related forms
pun·gen·cy, noun
pun·gent·ly, adverb
non·pun·gen·cy, noun
non·pun·gent, adjective
non·pun·gent·ly, adverb
word-indigenous
(adj)
sentence from the text-The Kangaroo is indigenous to australia.
definition-growing or living naturally in a certain place.
Word- Geisha
Sentence from text- “If I had never known him, I’m sure I would have not become a Geisha.”
Definition- a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.
Part of Speech- Noun
Forms of the word-
Geishas- Plural.
word: Retort
sentence from text: I quickly put the box down next to him on the bench and displayed my retort.
definition:to reply, especially to answer in a quick, biting, or witty manner.
other forms of the word: retorted, retorting, retorts.
Aplomb
Sentence: But grandpa, with customary aplomb, shrugged off their warnings.
Def: imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.
Noun
Synonyms: composure, equanimity, imperturbability.
Vocab Word: Steerage
Definition: The act or practice of steering a boat and or ship. A part or divison of a ship, formly the part containing the steering apparatus.
Sentence from text : Are you putting me in steerage? i can’t work on the ships
Part of speech : noun
~Vocabulary Word: Adamant
~Definition: Firm And Unyeilding
~Part Of Speech: Adjective
~Sentence From Text: Mrs. Van Daan wanted To Save A Peice Of Bread For Her Son, But Mr. Van Daan Was Adamant. (Pg. 36 “The Diary Of A Young Girl, Anne Frank”)
~Other Forms And Parts Of Speech: ad·a·mant·ly, adverb
forms of the words
insinuate/ insinuated, insinuating
incandescent/ couldnt find any if anyone can plz post them
Word: Rendezvous
Type of word: Verb
Sentence: “Whay are you here?” frank asked, wondering if Bowden had a rendezvous with the occupant of the cabin.
Forms of Word:Rendezvoused and Rendezvousing
word: incandescent
sentence: A violent down pour of rubbly pumice mixed with incandescent rocks capable of crushing skulls.
definition: heated to such a high temp that it gives off light.
word: insinuate
sentence: A lone barracuda insinuates itself into a school of a bluetail unicornfish.
definition: To introduce or suggest in a sly indirect way.
dismal: (adj.) Causing gloom or depression; dreary.
“Even the weather was dismal.” – Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (pg. 2)
Synonyms: hopeless, abysmal, dreadful.
Related Forms: dismaly (adv.) dismalness (n.)
enumerate: (tr.v) To count off or name one by one, list.
“This particular opponent had appeared on the news that very day, not only to enumerate all the terrible hings that had happened in the last week..” – Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (pg. 1)
Synonyms: recapitulate, recount.
Related Forms: enumerative (adj.) re-enumerate (v.) unenumerated (adj.)
Extropolated(v)-to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture.
Sentence from text:Likewise, Lana extrapolated from “Tim groom Lana” to “Lana groom Tim. “the Dragon of Eden”
Consternation(n)-a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay.
Sentence from text:Much to the groggy consternation of his wife, who had divorced him for a novel incompatibility. “the Dragon of Eden”
extrapolated
negotiations
pungent
dismal
contemptuous
steerage
adamant
insinuate
incandescent
aplomb
amorous
retort
geisha
benefactor
haphazard
pungent
dismal
negotiations
extrapolated
adamant
insinuate
steerage
amorous
aplomb
geisha
retort
benefactor
adamant
enumerate
indigenous