1. Vocabulary Week of April 29th – May 3rd
Goal: to learn a new word, its part of speech, and to use it correctly in an original sentence.

2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Monday, April 29th
homily

3. Please guess the definition…
Instead of homilies talking about what we should do, we need some good practical plans outlining what we can do.
Please guess the definition…
a sermon; a speech emphasizing moral principles
homily is a noun
synonyms: sermon, lecture
antonym: N/A
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

4. Vocabulary Word of the Day
arbitrate

5. The two parties, disagreeing, needed someone to arbitrate for them.
Please guess the definition…
to decide between opposing or contending parties or sides
arbitrate is a verb
synonyms: judge, referee
antonym: ignore
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

6. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Tuesday, April 30th
sage

7. Please guess the definition…
The old woman’s sage advice was helpful to the younger people who came to her for help.
Please guess the definition…
having, showing, or indicating deep wisdom
sage is an adjective (but can also be a noun)
synonyms: wise, profound
antonym: unwise
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

8. Vocabulary Word of the Day
crass

9. Please guess the definition…
His crass comments went over well with his like-minded friends, but many other people found his comments ignorant and insensitive.
Please guess the definition…
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
crass is an adjective
synonyms: ignorant, insensitive
antonym: thoughtful
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

10. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Wednesday, May 1st
lugubrious

11. Please guess the definition…
His lugubrious expression let everyone know that he understood the inherent sadness of the situation.
Please guess the definition…
looking or sounding sad and dismal
lugubrious is an adjective
synonyms: gloomy, sad
antonym: happy
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

12. Vocabulary Word of the Day
innate

13. His good taste and courtesy are not the
result of training but rather are innate.
Please guess the definition…
inborn; natural
innate is an adjective
synonyms: unlearned, existing naturally
antonym: trained
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

14. Study these words for this week’s quiz.
innate
lugubrious
crass
sage
arbitrate
homily
deterrent
clandestine
aberration
abate

15. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Thursday, May 2nd
nebulous

16. Please guess the definition…
His ideas were so nebulous and unclear that no one could agree or disagree with him.
Please guess the definition…
(of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined; in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy
nebulous is an adjective
synonyms: unclear, cloudy
antonym: clear
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

17. Vocabulary Word of the Day
haughty

18. She seemed at first to be rather cold and
haughty, but we came to realize that
this was due mainly to her shyness.
Please guess the definition…
arrogantly superior and disdainful
haughty is an adjective
synonyms: proud, snobbish
antonym: humble
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

19. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Friday, May 3rd
abdicate

20. The tired, old king abdicated in favor of his heir.
Please guess the definition…
to give up a position of power (historically a king or queen giving up a throne)
abdicate is a verb
synonyms: retire, resign
antonym: take
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

21. Vocabulary Word of the Day
hedonist

22. Please guess the definition…
If you want to look at examples of individuals who live as hedonists, you can check out most wealthy social media influencers’ Instagram accounts.
Please guess the definition…
a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure or fun is the most important thing in life
hedonist is a noun
synonyms: pleasure seeker, bon vivant
antonym: ascetic
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.