1. Vocabulary Workshop 3

2.  Am-bush  (Verb) – an action word  Meaning – To ambush is to attack from a place of hiding.  Examples 1.If someone ambushed me, I would be surprised. 2.The police ambushed the robbers outside of the bank. 3.The ambush took the soldiers by surprise.

3.  Why do you think an ambush is an effective way to attack somebody?  An ambush is an effective way to attack somebody because.  Do you think an ambush is more likely to happen in the jungle or on a beach? Why?  An ambush is more likely to happen ___________ because…

4.  Com-pli-cat-ed  (Adjective) – a describing word  Meaning - Something that is complicated is hard to understand or deal with.  Examples 1.Algebra is something that I find complicating. 2.This map is too complicated for me to understand. 3.The rules of the game were so complicating that we gave up trying to play.

5.  What is something that you consider to be complicated?  Something that I consider to be complicated is…  What do you feel is the most complicating subject in school? Why?  In my opinion, the most complicating subject in school is ___________ because…  What is the best way to solve a complicating problem?  The best way to solve a complicating problem is by…

6.  Hes-i-tate  (verb) – an action word  Meaning – To hesitate is to pause.  Examples 1.I hesitated before I jumped off the diving board. 2.I could sense that he was hesitant because his voice sounded nervous. 3.I normally do not hesitate to try new things because I am adventurous. 4.The girl hesitated before having to give a speech in front of the school.

7.  What is something that you would be hesitant to do?  Something that I would be hesitant to do would be…  Would you hesitate to try new foods? Why?  I (would/would not) hesitate trying new types of food because…

8.  Per-il  (noun) – a person, place, or thing  Meaning – to be in peril means to be in danger  Examples 1.People put their lives in peril when they go rock climbing. 2.Smoking is perilous to one’s health 3.Skydiving is a perilous activity. 4.I normally wear my safety belt to protect myself from peril when I am in a car.

9.  What are some perils that high school students face?  Some perils that high school students face are ______________ and __________  Why do you think people sometimes enjoy perilous activities?  In my opinion, I think that some people enjoy perilous activities because…

10.  Pon-der  (verb) – an action word  Meaning – To ponder is to think about carefully  Examples 1.When I face a difficult problem I have to ponder to come up with a solution. 2.When I am pondering, I often have a very serious look on my face. 3.Before you schedule your classes, it is a good idea to ponder your educational goals.

11.  What is an example of a big decision that you might need to ponder?  A big decision that I might need to ponder is…  What subjects in school cause you to ponder?  One subject in school that causes me to ponder is…

12.  Site  (noun) – a place  Meaning – a place  Examples 1.The site of the 9/11 attack was New York. 2.A site where you see a sporting event would be a stadium.

13.  What is your dream vacation site? Why?  The site of my dream vacation would be _________ because…  Why would a site with a lot of bushes be good for an ambush?  A site with a lot of bushes would be good for an ambush because…

14.  Re-a-li-ty  (Noun) – a thing  Meaning - what is happening for real  Examples 1.A good way to turn a dream into reality is by working hard. 2.People who take hallucinatory drugs lose hold on reality.

15.  What is a good way to turn a dream into reality?  A good way to turn a dream into reality is to ____________ and __________.

16.  Re-pel-lant  (noun) – a thing  Meaning – a chemical that keeps insects and other pests away  Examples 1.If you ever go camping, don’t forget to bring mosquito repellant.

17.  What might happen if you forget to bring bug repellant on a camping trip?  Forgetting to bring bug repellant on a camping trip would be a bad idea because…

18.  Cer-tain-ly  (adverb) – a describing word  Meaning – without any doubt  Examples 1.The Sun will certainly rise every day. 2.I am certain that if I study tonight I can get a good grade on tomorrow’s quiz.

19.  What is something that you certainly do every day?  Every day I certainly…

20.  Gape  (verb) – an action word  Meaning – To open your mouth wide  Examples 1.I was so surprised at what happened that I was gaping.

21.  What is something that might cause you to gape?  Something that might cause me to gape is if…

22.  In-scribe  (Verb) – an action word  Meaning – to cut or carve words or letters into something  Examples 1.People inscribe their names on to bracelets. 2.Before paper was invented, people used to inscribe words into rock.

23.  What is something that might be inscribed on a trophy?  Something that might be inscribed on a trophy is…  What is something that a person might inscribe a name on?  Something that a person might inscribe a name on is…

24.  Peer  (Verb) – an action word  Meaning - to look at something that is difficult to see  Examples 1.I peered over my shoulder to see if somebody was following me. 2.I peered across the bridge to see who was waving at me.

25.  What is something that you would have to peer at to see?  Something that you would have to peer at to see is …  What is the difference between peering and watching?  The difference between peering and watching is that when you peer at something ________________ and when you watch something _________________.