1. Unlocking Vocabulary
Ch. 2 LO 5 pg

2. Context Clues Read around the word to figure out the meaning Look for
Definitions or Synonyms
Explanations
Examples
Comparison/Contrasts

3. Definitions/Synonyms
Dr. Jackson is an entomologist, a scientist who studies insects, who teaches at HCCS.
Resentment, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions.
The instructor was very aloof or unapproachable so students never asked questions.

4. Explanation
The contractor was always well remunerated for his work. He received $10,000 for a small addition to a house and last year he received $5,000 for reconstructing a stairway.
Yuri made an expeditious trip to class, he drove 10 miles over the limit, ran a red light, and took the first parking space he saw.

5. Examples
The river was full of noxious materials such as cleaning agents from factories and pesticides from the nearby farms.
Precocious children often speak early, walk early, and read beyond their age level.

6. Comparisons/Contrast
Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous.
Mark was very outgoing as opposed to his coy sister.

7. Word Parts Identify parts you know
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8. Vocabulary Tools http://dictionary.com Dictionary
Dictionary feature in Word
Glossary

9. Denotation/Connotation
Denotation is the specific meaning of a word. (Dictionary)
Connotation refers to the feeling or emotionalism surrounding a word (positive, negative, neutral).
Hard vs. challenging
Inexpensive vs. cheap
Persuasive vs. pushy
Dirty vs. untidy