The Latehomecomer Vocabulary Words Part IV
Steps for Vocab Journal (Remember to leave enough room for all 5 parts that are required) 1) Write the word and page # 2) Write the sentence with the word from book 3) Write your own meaning/definition 4) Write the dictionary definition and part of speech 5) Write your own sentence using the word
Beckoned 213 Merely 213 Protocol 214 Cadence 217 Resolute 223 Thrum 239 Stead 252 Contemplation 260 Profuse 262 Heedless 265
Beckoned 213 verb : to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod Synonyms: invite, attract
Merely 213 Adverb being nothing more than Synonyms: bare, verybarevery
Protocol 214 Noun a code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence (as in diplomatic exchange and in the military services) etiquetteprecedence : a set of conventions governing the treatment and especially the formatting of data in an electronic communications system Synonym: a plan
Cadence 217 Noun 1 : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity 2 : a falling inflection of the voice Synonyms beat, rhythm, beatrhythm
Resolute 223 Adjective : marked by firm determination : resolved resolved : bold, steady boldsteady Synonyms bent (on upon), bound, decisive, do-or-die, firm, hell- bent (on upon), intent, out, purposeful, determined, resolved, set, single-minded bent (onuponbounddecisivedo-or-diefirmhell- bent (onuponintentoutpurposefuldetermined resolvedsetsingle-minded
Thrum 239 Verb : to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly : 2: to sound with a monotonous hum
Stead 252 noun the office, place, or function ordinarily occupied or carried out by someone or something else Synonyms: locality, place
Contemplation 260 Noun : concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion : a state of mystical awareness of God's being : an act of considering with attention : studystudy : the act of regarding steadily Synonym: meditation
Profuse 262 Adjective : pouring forth liberally : exhibiting great abundance synonyms: extravagent, bountiful
Heedless 265 Adjective not taking heed synonyms: inconsiderate, thoughtlessinconsideratethoughtless