- Read Chapters 12- 14 for Monday
- Complete SG
- Respond to this post with three Vocabulary Terms that are unfamiliar to you. Be sure to include the page number found, part of speech as used and definition in your post.
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abhorrent - adj. utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (pg. 284)
ReplyDeleterapacity - adj. given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.(pg. 284)
whist - n. a card game, an early form of bridge, but without bidding(pg. 284)
sanction-(noun)-authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.- pg. 283
ReplyDeleterendered - (verb)-to cause to be or become; make.- pg. 287
concurrence - (noun) -accordance in opinion; agreement. -pg.288
prudent (adjective) - acting with or showing care and thought for the future- pg. 283
ReplyDeleterapacity (noun) - aggressively greedy or grasping- pg 284
officiousness (noun) - intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice- pg 287
Maria
ReplyDeleteprodigiously p285 adj- remarkably great in extent, size, or degree
parasol p294 n- a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun
copse p294 n- a small group of trees
Matt Goens
ReplyDeletealacrity- (noun)- brisk and cheerful readiness- pg. 286
premeditation- (verb)- think out or plan- pg. 287
contrivance- (noun)- a thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose- pg. 289
alacrity (p.286) (noun)- brisk and cheerful readiness
ReplyDeletevexation (p.289) (noun)- the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
approbation (p.290) (noun)- approval or praise
coupse- a small group of trees- pg 294- (noun)
ReplyDeleterecede- go away from a previous posation- pg 297 (verb)
parasol- a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun- pg 294- (Noun)
punctuality-pg 282-Noun- the quality or state of being punctual
ReplyDeletepremeditation-pg 287- noun- an act or instance of premeditating
trifle- pg 289- noun- a small, inconsiderable, or trifling sum of money.
Abhorrent - pg.284 - adj - inspiring disgust or loathing
ReplyDeleteAlactrity - pg.286 - noun - brisk and cheerful readiness
Circumspection - pg.291 - adj - wary and unwilling to take risks
officiousness (pg287)- adj - objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome
ReplyDeletecontrivance- (pg289)- the act of planning with ingenuity; devise; invent.
diffidece (pg291)- adj - the quality of lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
Deaden - pg 282 - verb - make (a noise or sensation) less intense
ReplyDeleteineffectual - pg 287 - adj - not producing any or the desired effect
trifle - pg 289 - noun - a thing of value or importance
prodigiously-299-adj-remarkably or impressively great in size, extent or degree
ReplyDeletefrivolous-289-adj-not having any serious purpose or value
dupe-291-verb-deceive or trick
abhorrent - (pg. 284) - adjective - inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant
ReplyDeletealacrity - (pg.286) - noun - brisk and cheerful readiness
solicitude - (pg. 289 - noun - care or concern for someone or something
forbore (verb) pg 283 - to refrain or abstain from; desist from
ReplyDeletepremeditation (noun) pg 287 - act of speculating; arranging in advance
prodigiously (adj) pg 299 -wonderful or marvelous
Landon K
ReplyDeleteHaunch- pg 285 noun; the fleshy part of the body about the hip
Confidante pg 286 noun; a woman to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed.
Dupe- pg 291 noun; a person who is easily deceived or fooled; gull.
Premeditation (noun)-page 287-an act or instance of premeditating
ReplyDeleteForbearance (noun)-page 287-an abstaining from the enforcement of a right
Approbation (noun)-page 290-approval; commendation
panegyric - (noun) A formal eulogistic composition intended as a public compliment. pg. 291
ReplyDeleteprudence - (noun) caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection pg. 296
frivolous - (adjective) Unworthy of serious attention; trivial og. 298
confidante - pg 286 - n - person who one shares a secret or private matter
ReplyDeleteentreaty - pg 287 - n- earnest humble request
countenance - 287 - n - a persons face or facial expression
Zack
ReplyDeleteamiable- 282- adj- showing good qualities
abhorrent- 283- causing repugnance- adj
mortifies- 284- verb- to humiliate
Jordan Stahn
ReplyDeleteabhorrent - adj, pg.284, utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict
officiousness- pg287, adj, objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome
prudence - noun, pg.296, caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection
Abhorrent pg284 (adj) - utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict Alacrity pg286 (n) - brisk and cheerful readiness
ReplyDeleteConcurrence pg288 (n) - accordance in opinion, agreement
Spencer
abhorrent - adj. utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (pg. 284)
ReplyDeletesolicitude - noun. care or concern for someone or something (pg. 289)
frivolous - adj. Unworthy of serious attention; trivial (pg. 298)
THEE Anthony Schmahl
Dayton
ReplyDeleteAlacrity(Noun)-Brisk and cheerful readiness.-pg.286
Officiousness(Adjective)-Aggressive in helping one with help or advice.-pg.287
Prodigiously(Adjective)-Wonderful or marvelous.-pg.299
forbore- pg. 283- to refrain; hold back. (Verb)
ReplyDeleteofficiousness- pg. 287-objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome. (Adjective)
decorum- pg. 296-dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc. (Noun)
Stephanie Gruener
ReplyDeletepanegyric (noun) p. 291- a formal expression of praise
equipage (noun) p. 292- A horse-drawn carriage with attendants
copse (noun) p. 294-brush or tree: a dense growth of bushes;
Jackie M
ReplyDelete-page 283- wearisome-adjective- causing one to feel tired or bored
-page 284- indignity-noun- treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity
-page 287- rendered-verb- provide or give