Eng 9 Vocabulary BONANZA! by Bradylee McGeough https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j Hello Friends! en-us 2017-09-15 13:45:43 UTC 2017-09-27 00:44:34 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Write the definitions of three words. 2.Sign your name for credit. 3. Write sentences with a blank and then indicate three words that can be used to complete the sentence. You are writing test questions! Make them count. mcgeoughb https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188548472 2017-09-18 16:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188548472 Emma https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188558507 1.  Archaic:
A. Referring to words and language that were once common but are no rarely used.
 B. Ancient 
C. No longer applicable archaic laws.

2. Argot:
The informal vocabulary used by a particular class of group, such as criminals, a secret language. 

3. Connotation:
The mental connections of associations suggested by a word that go beyond its literal meaning of its dictionary definition. 

The connotations of the word pungent are negative. 

The word "lit" can be considered an argot of younger people. 

Tapes are now considered archaic.


]]> 2017-09-18 16:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188558507 Kiryl https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559030 Maverick
 a) A person who doesn't go with policies of their group 
b) Unbranded Calf (Cow type thing?)
 c) Horse that escaped from herd 

1) As long as Logan Paul continues being a ________ and keeps breaking the policies of Youtube, he will continue to get the millions of views

Culinary
 (kul a-ner'e, kyoo la-ner e) adjective Pertaining to cooking or the kitchen. (From the Latin word culina, meaning "kitchen") 


2)
Behold
To gaze at; look upon

________ to the incredible magician Maguinious 
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  • Devour: To eat up greedily; swallow; engulf. To consume enthusiastically
  • Edible: Suitable for eating; capable of being eaten 
  • Morsel: A bite or small amount of food. A small piece; tidbit
    • A. The students enjoyed to devour their meals
    B. Since the cupcakes had Play Doh they weren't edible
    C. She had a morsel of my burger

    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559373     Miguel https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559398 1. Bland
    A. Mild; soothing; not irritating 
    B. Dull, lacking in interest

    2. Edible 
    - a person with refined taste in food and drink; a gourmet 

    3. Quaff
    - to drink heartily and deeply

    Sentences:
    1. The taste of tofu is bland
    2. Edible food is edible cloth is not
    3. She quaffed]]>     2017-09-18 16:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559398     Namrata https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559600
  • Epicure : A person with refined tastes in food and drink; a gourmet.
    • 2.  Gullible: Easily deceived or fooled
    3. Odyssey :
    a) A long adventurous, wandering journey.
    b) An intellectual or spiritual quest

    Sentences:
    1. The epicure was disgusted at the sight of McDonald's.
     2. The gullible substitute teacher was fooled by the devious students.
    3. Santiago went on an odyssey in The Alchemist.
    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559600     Alyza https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559602 Slang: Highly informal language that occurs most often in casual conversation.

    Vernacular: The normal spoken language of a country or region as distinct from the literary or learned language; everyday speech. Native to or commonly spoken by residents a particular country or region.

    Standard: a. Conforming to established usage in speech or writing. b. Commonly used and accepted as an authority.  (adj.) a. A rule or model used to judge the quality or correctness of something criterion. b. A level of requirement, excellence, or attainment. 

    "Wassup dawg," would be an example of slang.

    Scholarly books are not written in the vernacular.

    The metric system is the  standard unit of measurement for most of the world. 


    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559602     Kishan https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559875 Tantalize
    To tease or torment by presenting something desirable while it is out of reach

    Nemesis
    Someone or something that is the source of just punishment
    Just punishment for wrongdoing
    An unbeatable rival

    Quixotic: 
    Full of impractical ideas; idealistic. 

    The girl pitched ideas like always, but as always she was quixotic. Her ideas were impractical 

    Superman fought with his rival Lex Luther many times.

    The boy tantalized others with what they wanted. He kept it just out of their reach.
    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559875     Alyssa https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559881 Gape: 
    1. To stare in amazement with the mouth open. To open the mouth wide; yawn.
    The boy stood in the park gaping at the mesmerising butterflies.
     
    Envision:
    To picture in the mind.

    As the teacher thought of ideas for the school musical, she envisioned an epic action scene with many props.

    Ravenous:     Extremely hungry.

    Steve was feeling ravenous after having climbed Christoffel on an empty stomach.
    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188559881     Ricky linricky6 https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560023 1.  galvanize 
    a. to stir to action or awareness b. to stimulate or shock with an electric current c. to put a coating of zinc on iron or steel as protection against rust
    2.  hypocritical
    pretending to have some desirable or publicly approved attitude; insincere 
    3. devious 
    a. done in an underhanded manner; tricky; shifty b. straying from a straight or direct course c. departing from the correct or proper way; erring 

    The rust free vault was made of __________ steel 
    a) galvanized 
    b) gullible 
    c) fictitious 


    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560023     Vanessa https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560053 - Denotation: The exact definition of a word. 
    - Politico: the journalistic/informal term for a politician.
    - Urban: pertaining to a city. 

    - The denotation for pungent is "strong or biting", but its connotation is negative. 
    - Curaçao's politicos are running for office again. 
    - Urban population is much more dense than rural population.

    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560053     Sean-Paul https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560079 1. Foresee:
    To see or know beforehand

    I foresee a day when, on a Sunday afternoon, a family might drive out to a farm to see where food comes froom


    2.  Myopia:
    A: Shortsightedness or lack of good judgement in thinking or planning
    B: Nearsightedness

    In a racist’s myopic mind, no other race is equal to the whites



    3. Duplicity:
    Deliberate deception or trickery by speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter


    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560079     Karan https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560742 Behold: To gaze at; look upon

    Behold the new king and queen

    Mentor: Someone with guidance like a teacher or a coach

    My math mentor can't make it today 

    Boycott: Refusing to use a product or service as a protes

    America boycotted with the British ]]>     2017-09-18 16:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188560742     Chris ferreirachris https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561024 1.Urban
     -in relating to  characteristic of a city or town
    -denoting or relating to popular dance music of black origin.
    2. Suburban
    -of or characteristic of a suburb.
    -contemptibly dull and ordinary.
    3.Policy
    -a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
    -prudent or expedient conduct or action.]]>     2017-09-18 16:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561024     Sindy sindyli98 https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561629 Fictitious:
    A. Adopted or assumed in order to deceive; false.
    B. Of fiction; imaginary; unreal
    Gullible:
    Easily deceived or fooled
    Veracity:
    A. Devotion to the truth; honesty
    B. Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy and precision

    Sentences:
    1. The characters in his stories were fictitious.
    2. She is a very gullible person, so she'll believe anything you say.
    3. The teacher questioned the veracity of his story.

    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561629     Dylan https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561785 Masquerade: To have or put on a deceptive appearance; to wear a mask or disguise’

    His father didn't want a dog, so Jamie had to masquerade the new puppy by telling his father that the puppy belonged to the neighbor.

    Reputable: Having a good name; well thought of; honorable

    If your credit history shows you’re not reputable, you won’t be interviewed for a position at the bank.

    Overt: Open and observable; apparent

    Because of Frank’s religious beliefs, he was able to forgive his attackers for their overt hatred.







    ]]>     2017-09-18 16:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188561785     Juanes https://padlet.com/mcgeoughb/a01r9eiz63j/wish/188701284
    Delectable 
    (di-lek'ta bal) adjective Greatly pleasing, especially to the sense of taste delicious, delightful. (From the Latin word delectare, meaning "to delight") 
    The delectable donuts were sweet.

    Idiom
    A. An expression having a special meaning that is not clear from the usual meaning of the individual words in the expression
    B. The specific grammatical and structural characteristics of a language; the accepted pattern of word usage
    C. Speech that is characteristic of a particular region
    Papiamento is Curacao’s language

    Jargon:
    A. The specialized technical vocabulary used by people in the same profession or field. 
    B. Confusing, meaningless talk
    I can't understand the jargon of many specialized fields


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