These are the words for the entire month. We will examine on each class. The quizes will be on the 15th and 31st of the month. The quizes will include words from last month as well.
Inevitable (adj.)certain to happen; unavoidable : war was inevitable.
• informal so frequently experienced or seen that it is completely predictable : the inevitable letter from the bank.
Contention (n) heated disagreement : the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries.
Convulsed (v) (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements : Carlos was convulsed by a second bout of sneezing
Dismal (adj.) depressing; dreary : the dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening.
Hoisted (v.) [ trans. ] raise or haul up : she hoisted her backpack onto her shoulder.
Recuperate (v)[ intrans. ] recover from illness or exertion : she has been recuperating from a shoulder wound | Christmas is a time to recuperate.
Imposter (n) a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, esp. for fraudulent gain.
Virtue (n.) a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person : patience is a virtue.
Foe (n) an enemy or opponent : join forces against the common foe.
Wallow (v) ( wallow in) (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation) : I was wallowing in the luxury of the hotel | he had been wallowing in self-pity.
Endure (v.)[ trans. ] suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently : it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Boorish (n) a rude, unmannerly person : at last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
Inquisitive (adj.) curious or inquiring : he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything.
Amiable (adj.) having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner : an amiable, unassuming fellow.
Austere (adj.) severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
• (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic : conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere.
Chronic (adj.) of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Indifferent (adj.) having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned : they all seemed indifferent rather than angry
Callous (adj.) Unfeeling or insensitive
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Assignments
"Flying in the Face of the Furer" is due today, Tuesday September 30.
"The Teacher Who Changed My Life" is due Wed. Oct. 1.
Be sure to get all assignments in. Late assignments are accepted, but marks will be deducted.
"The Teacher Who Changed My Life" is due Wed. Oct. 1.
Be sure to get all assignments in. Late assignments are accepted, but marks will be deducted.
Final words for September
Ambitious (adj.) having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed : his mother was hard-working and ambitious for her four children.
• (of a plan or piece of work) intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve : the scope of the book is very ambitious | an ambitious enterprise.
Pelted verb [ trans. ] attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them : two little boys pelted him with rotten apples.
• hurl (something) at someone or something in this way : he spotted four boys aged about ten pelting stones at ducks.
• [ intrans. ] ( pelt down) (of rain, hail, or snow) fall quickly and very heavily
Volition (n.) the faculty or power of using one's will : without conscious volition she backed into her office.
• (of a plan or piece of work) intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve : the scope of the book is very ambitious | an ambitious enterprise.
Pelted verb [ trans. ] attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them : two little boys pelted him with rotten apples.
• hurl (something) at someone or something in this way : he spotted four boys aged about ten pelting stones at ducks.
• [ intrans. ] ( pelt down) (of rain, hail, or snow) fall quickly and very heavily
Volition (n.) the faculty or power of using one's will : without conscious volition she backed into her office.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Assignments
1/4 term marks are due Wednesday, Oct. 1 so be sure that all of your assignments have been handed in.
Assignments thus far:
Courage - free verse poem
Superman paragraph
Word of the day quiz
Assignments thus far:
Courage - free verse poem
Superman paragraph
Word of the day quiz
word of the day update
Mangled (v.) [ trans. ] severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing : the car was mangled almost beyond recognition | figurative he was mangling Bach on the piano.
Mortified (v.)( -fies, -fied) [ trans. ] 1 (often be mortified) cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated : [ trans. ] she was mortified to see her wrinkles in the mirror | [as adj. ] ( mortifying) she refused to accept this mortifying disgrace.
Murky (adj.) ( murkier , murkiest ) dark and gloomy, esp. due to thick mist : the sky was murky and a thin drizzle was falling.
• (of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear : the murky silt of a muddy pond.
• not fully explained or understood, esp. with concealed dishonesty or immorality : the murky world of espionage.
Spectacle (n) a visually striking performance or display : the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle | the show is pure spectacle.
• an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact : the spectacle of a city's mass grief.
Vile (adj.) extremely unpleasant : he has a vile temper | vile smells.
Our next word of the day quiz is Tuesday, September 30th.
Mortified (v.)( -fies, -fied) [ trans. ] 1 (often be mortified) cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated : [ trans. ] she was mortified to see her wrinkles in the mirror | [as adj. ] ( mortifying) she refused to accept this mortifying disgrace.
Murky (adj.) ( murkier , murkiest ) dark and gloomy, esp. due to thick mist : the sky was murky and a thin drizzle was falling.
• (of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear : the murky silt of a muddy pond.
• not fully explained or understood, esp. with concealed dishonesty or immorality : the murky world of espionage.
Spectacle (n) a visually striking performance or display : the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle | the show is pure spectacle.
• an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact : the spectacle of a city's mass grief.
Vile (adj.) extremely unpleasant : he has a vile temper | vile smells.
Our next word of the day quiz is Tuesday, September 30th.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Word of the Day - Quiz
Your quiz will be on Thursday. I am not here so it will give you and the sub something meaningful to do.
Your words for this week are:
Muse (v) [ intrans. ]be absorbed in thought : he was musing on the problems he faced.
• [with direct speech ] say to oneself in a thoughtful manner : “I think I've seen him somewhere before,” mused Rachel.• ( muse on) gaze thoughtfully at.
Perspective (n) a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view: most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective.
Tact (n) a keen sense of the right or fitting thing to say or due so as to avoid hurting someone’s feelings; sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues : the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration.
Allegiances (n) loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause : those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic | a complex pattern of cross-party allegiances.
Diminish (v) make or become less • [ trans. ] make (someone or something) seem less impressive or valuable : the trial has aged and diminished him.
Actually, muse and perspective were from last week, but I hadn't posted them on this blog yet.
Your words for this week are:
Muse (v) [ intrans. ]be absorbed in thought : he was musing on the problems he faced.
• [with direct speech ] say to oneself in a thoughtful manner : “I think I've seen him somewhere before,” mused Rachel.• ( muse on) gaze thoughtfully at.
Perspective (n) a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view: most guidebook history is written from the editor's perspective.
Tact (n) a keen sense of the right or fitting thing to say or due so as to avoid hurting someone’s feelings; sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues : the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration.
Allegiances (n) loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause : those wishing to receive citizenship must swear allegiance to the republic | a complex pattern of cross-party allegiances.
Diminish (v) make or become less • [ trans. ] make (someone or something) seem less impressive or valuable : the trial has aged and diminished him.
Actually, muse and perspective were from last week, but I hadn't posted them on this blog yet.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Assignments
We are now working on the creation of a free verse poem on the topic of courage. Poems are due Friday. Our word of the day quizes will be on the 15th and 30th of each month.
Word of the Day (so far)
Authoritarian (adj.) favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, esp. that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom : the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime.
• showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; domineering; dictatorial : he had an authoritarian and at times belligerent manner.
Ecstatic (adj.)1 feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement : ecstatic fans filled the stadium.
2 involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence : an ecstatic vision of God.
Formidable (adj.) inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable : a formidable opponent
Guerrillas (n) a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces : this small town fell to the guerrillas | [as adj. ] guerrilla warfare.
Honed verb [ trans. ] (usu. be honed) make sharper or more focused or efficient : their appetites were honed by fresh air and exercise.
Word of the Day (so far)
Authoritarian (adj.) favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, esp. that of the government, at the expense of personal freedom : the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime.
• showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; domineering; dictatorial : he had an authoritarian and at times belligerent manner.
Ecstatic (adj.)1 feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement : ecstatic fans filled the stadium.
2 involving an experience of mystic self-transcendence : an ecstatic vision of God.
Formidable (adj.) inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable : a formidable opponent
Guerrillas (n) a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces : this small town fell to the guerrillas | [as adj. ] guerrilla warfare.
Honed verb [ trans. ] (usu. be honed) make sharper or more focused or efficient : their appetites were honed by fresh air and exercise.
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