Vocabulary

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Vocabulary

• Unit 14

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Vocabulary What you need to know

• Monday - Copy words for bellwork
• Monday - Thursday - Complete Vocabulary Square
• Friday - Turn in Vocabulary Squares and take Quiz
• Major Test every three units (1-3, 4-6, 7-9,
  etc.)

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Vocabulary Squares
How to complete one 1. Write word 2. Write
definition 3. Use a dictionary to complete top
row 4. Draw a picture that explains the word. 5.
Sentence must relate to the current reading
assignment unless otherwise noted and clearly
show that you understand the meaning.
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Vocabulary - Unit 14

• 1. Metropolis
• A large city
• The chief city of an area

• 2. Momentous
• Very important

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Vocabulary - Unit 14

• 3. Obstreperous
• Noisy
• Unruly
• Disorderly

• 4. Pensive
• Thoughtful
• Melancholy
• Synonyms
• Dreamy
• Reflective
• Contemplative

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Vocabulary - Unit 14

• 5. Perilous
• Dangerous

• 6. Shoddy
• Of poor quality
• Characterized by inferior workmanship

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Vocabulary - Unit 14

• 7. Sprightly
• Lively, full of life
• Spicy, flavorful
• Synonyms
• Peppy
• Spirited
• Animated

• 8. Surly
• Angry and bad-tempered
• Rude
• Synonyms
• Gruff
• Cranky
• Grouchy

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Vocabulary - Unit 14

• 9. Tirade
• A long, angry (and usually very critical) speech

• 10. Vagrant
• An idle wanderer, tramp
• Wandering aimlessly (adj).

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Vocabulary What you need to know

• Monday - Copy words for bellwork
• Monday - Thursday - Complete Vocabulary Square
• Friday - Turn in Vocabulary Squares and take Quiz
• Major Test every three units (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, etc.)

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Bellwork

• So that we are ready to hear from the counselor,
  you must do these quickly.
• Place your vocabulary squares on your desk.
• Number a sheet of paper 1-10 and find a pen or
  pencil. I am going to read the quiz aloud.
• The quiz will begin 2 minutes after the bell
  rings.

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Vocabulary Quiz Word Bank

• Adieu
• Advent
• Apex
• Assimilate
• Bogus

• Exorbitant
• Interim
• Inundate
• Malign
• Meander

Each word will only be used once.