1. Vocabulary Weekly Quiz after every three lists – Quiz on lists 1, 2, and 3 Wednesday, October 7 th Test every six weeks – Test over lists 1-6 on Wednesday, November 18 th Eight words and two roots each week Get words Wednesday- Homework due following Wednesday – Write definition in own words – Use word in a sentence – Draw picture to help you remember words’ meanings or the roots’ meaning

2. Vocabulary List 1 Roots – VIG Latin VIEGERE Words with this root – Guess the meaning – How do the words relate to each other? – Vigilance, invigorate, vigorous Definition = To be lively, energetic – ERG, URG Greek ERGON Words with this root – Guess the meaning – How do the words relate to each other? – Urgent, energetic, allergy, energy, surgery Definition = Work

3. Vocabulary List 1 Convergence (noun) – The act of coming together and meeting – Due to the convergence of the two largest cable companies, many of the smaller competitors will soon close their doors. – In this climate, the convergence of the warm air and the cool air could trigger a tornado. Divergent (adj) – Varying; going in different directions from the same point – The mother and daughter had very divergent ideas about how the daughter should dress. – Even though we are best friends, our opinions are always divergent.

4. Vocabulary List 1 Adulation (noun) – Flattery, admiration – It is obvious that most of the billionaire’s adulation comes from people who are simply after his money. – When Bill made the game winning shot, his teammates showered him with adulation. Amicable (adj) – Showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument – Since my niece cannot be amicable with her brother, she has lost her TV privileges. – Most customer service agents are amicable people who are good at settling disagreements.

5. Vocabulary List 1 Vigorous (adj) – Done with power, force, or energy – In order to look great at her wedding, Mary has started a vigorous workout program. – The rough mountain hike wore out even the vigorous athletes in the group. Invigorate (verb) – To fill with strength and energy – Hopefully the energy drink will invigorate me so I can work all night on my paper. – Management is hoping a supply of free snacks and beverages will invigorate the employees in the afternoon.

6. Vocabulary List 1 Benevolent (adj) – Kindly, to wish well – She was a benevolent woman, volunteering all of her free time to charitable organizations. – Offering to help me move into my new apartment is a benevolent gesture. Obscure (verb, adj) - Not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain – Politicians are often purposefully obscure in their statements. – His jokes are so obscure that no one understands them.

7. Vocabulary List 1 Groups of 3 – Write a short story (1-3 paragraphs) using all the vocabulary word – Highlight or underline each word – The story must make sense – You may not list the vocabulary words Words – Convergence (noun) – The act of coming together and meeting – Divergent (adj) – Varying; going in different directions from the same point – Adulation (noun) – Flattery, admiration – Amicable (adj) – Showing a polite and friendly desire to avoid disagreement and argument – Vigorous (adj) – Done with power, force, or energy – Invigorate (verb) – To fill with strength and energy – Benevolent (adj) – Kindly, to wish well – Obscure (verb, adj) - Not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain

8. Vocabulary List 1 Pick one of the following options to earn a 4 – Use the word in a second sentence – Include synonyms and antonyms for the word – Create word art for each word – Create a crossword puzzle using all eight words – Make a comic strip that tells a story and uses all eight words – Create a game to test people's understanding of all eight words – Make trading cards for all eight words – Write a story using all eight words