Vocabulary in Pictures Unit 5

Vocabulary Notes: We are going to learn some wordy wording of wordiness – so Get Ready For IT! Prep: Take out your notebook! Write your MLA heading (top left) and title your notes: “Vocab Notes 5” Draw a line down the center of your paper On the left, number your paper 1-20 Student Name Teacher Name Eng II March 3, 2013 Vocab Notes 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Vocabulary Notes End Result: The end result should look like this: Student Name Teacher Name Eng II January 7, 2013 Vocab Notes 5 1. Affiliated 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. STUDENT DEFINITION: Associated, related to Grading: Your notes are your exit ticket, so be sure to set them up correctly. Any questions?

Vocabulary Notes Note-taking: You are about to see sentences and pictures of vocabulary words. As we look at each word, on the right side of your paper: Write “Student:” and then what YOU think the word means. For now, focus on guessing what the words mean based on the context clues in the sentences and pictures, don’t worry about the dictionary definition (that comes later). There are no wrong answers for “Student Definitions” – it’s just to help you remember the definitions, making guesses with your own words. You will be tested on these words in three weeks, so be sure to spell correctly!

Vocabulary in Pictures Unit 5

1. Most people support altruistic programs to help the less fortunate of the world.

2.The taxi drivers hoped the threat of a long strike would force management to assent to their demands.

2. Johnny hoped that he would gain Susie’s assent to go on date, but she refused.

3. Oprah Winfrey proved she is a benefactor for the children around the world when she opened a leadership school for girls in Africa.

4. It was very chivalrous of him to open the door for his date.

5. Candy’s dog, was dying of cancer 5. Candy’s dog, was dying of cancer. Putting it to sleep was actually an act of clemency.

6. Many children in Africa are starving because of a dearth of food.

7. Many diffident men have lost their beloveds to a bolder rival.

8. There was a discrepancy in the judges’ choice for who should be named the winner, so they gave all four women crowns.

9. When Columbus embarked on his journey many people thought he was a fool.

10. As we get older we find that some things that were once difficult are now facile.

11. Even though the dog was small, its indomitable attitude kept other animals from bothering it.

12. Although some people appear to be infallible, no one is perfect.

13. It is very slow and difficult work to plod through snow.

14. Onions emit a very pungent aroma that causes most people’s eyes to water.

15. When I am remiss in doing daily chores, I have to spend a big part of the weekend catching up.

16. After a day of hard work, nothing is better than taking a long repose in a hammock.

16. The dog and the baby repose together on the floor.

17. The coach showed a lot of temerity in arguing with the umpire, knowing it could get him ejected.

18. Dogs with truculent dispositions are usually not adopted as quickly as those who are more gentle.

19.The photographer was able to capture the unfeigned emotion of the children in her pictures.

20. Small pox is an especially virulent disease and spreads like wildfire! I’m so glad no has it anymore.

When done with student definitions, 1. Show Ms When done with student definitions, 1. Show Ms. B so you can get credit 2. Get a dictionary and write your dictionary definitions. You can even split up the words and share the task with friends. 3. When done, show Ms. B THOSE definitions, and you can do some extra credit (Vocabtest.com) if you like Have a great day!