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October 06, 2009
Spelling/Vocabulary, week of 10-5-09
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with class definitions & schedule for week of 10-5-09:
abundance: n, in great supply
anthropologist: n, a person who studies humanity’s culture, characteristics and social relationships
bristling: adj, tense with fear or anger
capability: n, the ability to do something; a capacity.
characteristic: n, a distinguishing or defining feature; a quality.
dank: adj, unpleasantly moist; dark and gloomy
divert: v, to distract or turn attention from
floundering: v, moving awkwardly
forsaken: adj, deserted or abandoned.
hideous: adj, disturbing, horrifying, extremely unpleasant.
impudence: n, disrespect, rudeness, shamelessness.
intently: adv, focused, directed attention.
livid: adj, dark and discolored
migrate: v, to move from one place to another
pang: n, physical or emotional distress or pain.
Spelling/Vocabulary Due Dates:
Due Monday, 10-5-09: syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list.
Due Tuesday, 10-6-09: look up definitions & part of speech. We will develop definitions in class to use for sentences.
Due Wednesday, 10-7-09: write a sentence for each word.
Due Thursday, 10-8-09: write each word 3 times. Spelling/vocabulary test on Thursday, 10-8-09.
Posted by MichaelK at October 6, 2009 05:08 PM