October 2nd, 2009
alternative- something that is one of two types
appease- to make more peaceful and less angry
disperse- to break up and scatter
exempt- to release (someone) from something that applies to others
induce- to lead, to cause
lackluster- without brightness, liveliness or excellence
nocturnal - done or happening during the night
opportune- particularly convenient or suitable in time
pedestal - a stand on which something is or could be placed
receptive - ready or willing to receive; inclined to make a suggestion
spindly - long and thin in a way that suggests a lack of strength
status- one’s position in relation to others
stipulation- a demand or condition of an agreement
traumatic - seriously harmful, either emotionally or physically; having a lasting effect
unparralleled - having no equal
October 2nd, 2009
Affluence- Wealth
Contaminate- To make impure by adding something harmful or unwanted
Empathy- The ability to imagine what someone else is feeling
Fallible- Capable of being mistaken
Infer- To understand or figure out, based on evidence
Measly- Very small or inferior
Passive- Acted upon without taking action in return
Proximity- Nearness
Recoil- To draw back or shrink back in suprise, fear, or disgust
Reputable- Having a good reputation
Scrounge- To get or find by hunting around
Sodden- Filled with moisture
Stench- A disgusting smell
Tirade- A long and angry speech
Unprovoked- Without cause
October 2nd, 2009
Amass- To gather together a large amount
Apt- Exactly right for some purpose
Bleak- Without warmth or cheer
Concoct- To come up with (something) by using a variety of things
Craze- Somethign that is extremely popular at the moment
Impressionable- Easily impressed or influenced
Incompatible- Not able to go together or get along together
Obsession- Anything that one thinks or worries about constantly or much too much
Partition- To divide into parts
Presumptuous- Wrongly assuming that one is equal
Repulsive- Very unpleasent to the senses
Shortcoming- A falling short of what is expected or needed
Solicit- To try to get (something) by asking
Stagnant- Foul due to lack of motion
Unfounded- Not based on fact or reason
October 2nd, 2009
astute- clever and sharp- minded
Bias- a strong leaning for or against something that is based on personal preference or a se idea
Compile- To gather together andput in order
Destitute- Extremely poor
Enhance- To make greater or heighten
Extraneous- Not needed or not related to what id being considered or dealt with
Fabricate- To make or manufacture
Flaunt- To show off
Heyday- The time of greatest success or strength
Illegible- Impossible to read due to sloppy or faint writing or printing
Intuition- An understanding or knowledge of something without the use of reasoning
Lush- Growing thickly or heavily
Renown- Fame; good reputation
Sedate- calm, serious, and proper
Vigil- A period of watch, usually during a time when one would normally be asleep
October 2nd, 2009
Assigned and Due in class on Monday 10/5
October 2nd, 2009
Test- Friday October 9th. Study the 75 notecards from chapters 1-5.
October 1st, 2009
abashed- uneasy and somewhat ashamed of oneself
balmy- mild, pleasant, and gentle
Camaraderie- a feeling of friendship
dawdle- to waste time on unimportant things
irk- to annoy or irritate
manifest-clear and evident
onslaught- a violent and intense attack
proponent- one who actively supports a cause or idea
relevant- connected or related to what is being discussed
retort- to reply quickly or sharply
severity- strictness, harshness, would be punished
squander- to spend or use foolishly and wastefully
testy- easily irritated or annoyed
unerring- completely accurate; making mo mistakes
vanquish- to defend thoroughly; to win a victory over
September 30th, 2009
Language Arts- The 8th Grade students are practicing their poetry skills on early out days. We are on Lesson 5 in Vocabulary, with a cumulative test in 2 weeks over chapters 1-5. Grammar and Writing activities are in full swing.
Literature-We are working on Unit 2 Short Stories. Edgar A. Poe is coming up.