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1 Vocabulary Word of the Day Literature Connection

2 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms I called upon a good-natured, garrulous friend whom I knew would talk my ear off! My own sentence: garrulous

3 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms I found Simon dozing by the stove of the old, dilapidated tavern in the ancient mining camp. My own sentence: dilapidated

4 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms In his relaxed pose, I noticed he wore an expression of gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil face. My own sentence: tranquil

5 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms Simon proceeded to tell me the story of the Reverend Smiley in as monotonous a voice as I had ever heard. My own sentence: monotonous

6 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms Watching a man tell such a strange story without ever smiling was exquisitely absurd! My own sentence: exquisitely

7 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms Since I no longer believed the vagabond Jim Smiley was the same as the Reverend Smiley, I took my leave. My own sentence: vagabond

8 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms President Kennedy became a martyr who was prayed to for favors that only one who had died for a cause would understand. My own sentence: martyr

9 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms The other girls seemed to enjoy humiliating me every chance they got because I was different from them. My own sentence: humiliate

10 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms My mother always talked to me about virtue, morality, and other subjects that did not interest me. My own sentence: morality

11 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms I felt great elation because Eugene had asked be to come to his house to study with him! My own sentence: elation

12 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms My own sentence: discreet The school was such a huge place that it took me days and many discreet questions to discover what classes the new boy was in.

13 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms My own sentence: infatuated My mother said I was staring out the window like an enamorada – like a girl stupidly infatuated with a boy.

14 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms My mother was so distraught that I wanted to comfort her, but I didn’t have time before my meeting My own sentence: distraught

15 DefinitionLooks Like Synonyms Antonyms Because of being in mourning, we would practice restraint, so would have no loud music or laughter. My own sentence: restraint

16 1.My grandfather was a __________ because he fought in World War II. 2.The soldiers’ __________ is high because they want to protect their country. 3.I felt __________ when I got hit with a ball in gym class. 4.Since it involves repeating movements, raking leaves is such a __________ task. 2 nd Hour 9/29 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.

17 1.Skate for Change is a group of skaters that gave clothing to __________ across the whole country. 2.My mom was __________ because she won the lottery! 3.One day I was at home playing some video game and when I couldn’t get this certain level, I got __________. 4.My older brother used to __________ me in front of my friends because I was shorter than him. 7 th Hour 9/29 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.

18 1.I was __________ about losing the game last night. 2.There are a lot of __________ in Vegas, but no one gives them food or makes eye contact. 3.The house was so old it started to become __________. 4.My happiness was __________ when my mother brought me a puppy home. 2 nd Hour 9/30 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.

19 7 th Hour 9/30 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper. 1.I had to __________ myself not to show the driver of the speeding car the error of his ways. 2.I am __________ when I tell the dean about people because I don’t want them knowing who told on them. 3.My mom told me about __________ which is right from wrong. 4.I am very _________ with Christmas because I just love singing Christmas carols, opening presents with family, and eating a nice feast and spending time with family.

20 2 nd Hour 10/1 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper. 1.I __________ myself from doing a dangerous act that could end all life on Earth. 2.The teacher was __________ when she pulled the student out of class. 3.I am very _________ with Christmas because I just love singing Christmas carols, opening presents with family, and eating a nice feast and spending time with family. 4.My mom was __________ because she won the lottery!

21 7 th Hour 10/1 Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper. 1.Jesus was mistaken to be a __________. 2.Since it involves repeating movements, raking leaves is such a __________ task. 3.The house was so old it started to become __________. 4.My happiness was __________ when my mother brought me a puppy home.

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