1. The Latehomecomer Vocabulary Words Part IV

2. 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

3. Beckoned 213 Merely 213 Protocol 214 Cadence 217 Resolute 223 Thrum 239 Stead 252 Contemplation 260 Profuse 262 Heedless 265

4. Beckoned 213 verb : to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod Synonyms: invite, attract

5. Merely 213 Adverb being nothing more than Synonyms: bare, verybarevery

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Thrum 239 Verb : to play or pluck a stringed instrument idly : 2: to sound with a monotonous hum

10. Stead 252 noun the office, place, or function ordinarily occupied or carried out by someone or something else Synonyms: locality, place

11. 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

12. Profuse 262 Adjective : pouring forth liberally : exhibiting great abundance synonyms: extravagent, bountiful

13. Heedless 265 Adjective not taking heed synonyms: inconsiderate, thoughtlessinconsideratethoughtless