1. Vocabulary in Battle Royal

2. How to Record Vocab Number each item Include the Part of Speech (PoS): Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb Include a definition for the word as it used in the story – # Word: (PoS) Definition

3. 1. Exult Verb To Rejoice, to feel proud or triumphant 2. Oration Noun A formal speech, often given on a special occasion 3. Detract Verb To take away a part, to distract from

4. 4. Usher Verb To lead or conduct 5. Hostile Adjective Aggressive, unfriendly, intimidating 6. Insinuate Verb To suggest, to hint at slyly

5. 7. Undulate Verb To move with smooth, wave-like motions 8. Hysteria Noun Uncontrollable emotional outburst 9. Melee Noun Confused combat or struggle among several people; jumble, turmoil

6. 10. Bombard Verb To attack or assail (with bombs, with punches, with insults, etc.) 11. Languid Adjective Slow, indifferent, fatigued or weakened 12. Fastidious Adjective Critical, hard to please, extremely particular 13. Tattoo Noun A signal on a drum, a rhythmic beating or pulsation

7. 14. Extol Verb To praise highly, to admire 15. Denounce Verb To criticize, to accuse or condemn