Vocabulary Words by Ms. Hernandez

Vocabulary Words by Ms. Hernandez https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab en-us 2019-09-23 15:05:21 UTC 2022-06-06 12:18:15 UTC hello@padlet.com MP1 Vocabulary for: Boy of the Painted Cave MsHernandezLAL https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/388245272 ONE:
embankment (n.) a wall of earth built to prevent a river flooding an area (Ch. 1 p. 13)
taboo (adj). prohibited or restricted by social custom (Ch. 1 p. 15)
shaman (noun) a person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. (Ch. 1 p. 15)

brawny (adj.) physically strong; muscular (Ch. 1 p. 20)

*weary (adj.) feeling/showing tiredness, (from exertion or lack of sleep)

TWO:

_astray_{(adverb) away from the correct path or direction (Ch. 3 p. 36)}

_impudence_{(noun) not showing due respect for another person; impertinent (Ch. 3 p. 43)}

_startled_{(adj.) feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm (Ch. 4 p. 46)}

_game_{(noun) wild mammals or birds hunted for sport or food (Ch. 4 p. 49)}

THREE:

embers (noun) a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire (Ch. 5 p. 56)
discouraged (adj.) having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened (Ch. 5 p. 58)
haunts (noun) a place frequented by a specified person or group of people (Ch. 5 p. 63)

awe (noun) a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder (Ch. 5 p. 65)

FOUR:

omen (noun) an event regarded as a sign of good or evil (Ch. 7 p. 69)
engraved (verb) cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object (Ch.8 p. 75)
sentinel (noun) a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch (Ch. 9 p. 83)
badgered (verb) repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester (Ch. 10 p. 97)

FIVE:

unwary (adj.) not cautious; not aware of possible dangers or problems(Ch. 13 p. 115)
scarcely (adverb) only just; almost not (Ch. 14 p 121)
vengeful (adj.) seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury (Ch. 16 p. 141)
reluctantly (adverb) in an unwilling and hesitant way (Ch. 17 p. 153)

]]> 2019-09-23 15:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/388245272 MP2 Vocabulary for: The Lightning Thief MsHernandezLAL https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/412776242 The Lightning Thief:

ONE:
immortal (adj.) living forever; never dying or decaying (Ch. 1 p. 6)
irritable (adj.) having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry (Ch. 2 p. 17)
mournfully (adverb) feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, regret, or grief (Ch. 2 p. 28)
resented (verb) feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person) (Ch. 3 p. 39)

TWO:

pursue (verb) follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them (Ch. 6 p. 78)
confined (adj.) (of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped (Ch. 5 p. 69)
marred (verb) impair the appearance of; disfigure (Ch.7 p.100)
distinct (adj.) recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type (Ch.6 p. 75)

THREE:

melancholy (adj.) having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive (Ch. 10 p.156)
destiny (noun) the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future (Ch. 10 p.156)
impulsive (adj.) acting or done without forethought (Ch. 10 p.164)

impertinent (adj.) not showing proper respect; rude (Ch. 11 p.187)

FOUR:

chasm (noun) a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface
tentatively (adverb) subject to further confirmation; not definitely
proposition (noun) a suggested scheme or plan of action, especially in a business context
transparent (adj.) (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

]]> 2019-11-18 15:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/412776242 MP3 Vocabulary for: Tuck Everlasting MsHernandezLAL https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/444999494 ONE:

oppressive (adj.) weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing depression or discomfort.
ceased (verb) bring or come to an end
cross (adj.) annoyed
reluctantly (adverb) in an unwilling and hesitant way.

TWO:

nudged (verb) prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something
seized (verb) take hold of suddenly and forcibly
implored (verb) beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
scornful (adj.) feeling or expressing something with disrespect or worthlessness

THREE:
elated (adj.) (ch 8 p. 45) ecstatically happy.
disarray (noun) (ch. 9 p. 52) a state of disorganization or untidiness
anguish (noun) (ch. 12 p. 64) severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
seldom (adverb) (ch. 14 p. 75) not often

evident (adj.) (ch. 15 p. 78)
peculiar (adj.) (ch. 17 p. 84)
peril (adj.) (ch. 18 p. 85)
fleeting (adj.) (ch. 18. p. 91)

]]> 2020-02-13 14:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/444999494 MP4 Vocabulary for: King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table MsHernandezLAL https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/1574070485 2021-05-31 17:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/1574070485 MP4 Vocabulary for: King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table MsHernandezLAL https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/1574073720 ONE:

deed (noun) an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
valor (noun) great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
virtue (noun) behavior showing high moral standards
dishonor (noun) a state of shame or disgrace

TWO:

perilous (adj) full of danger or risk
dismounted (verb) alight from a horse, bicycle, or other thing that one is riding
quarrel (verb) have a heated argument or disagreement
grieve (verb) suffer grief

THREE:

unbearable (adj) not able to be endured or tolerated
tyrant (noun) a cruel and oppressive ruler
uncourteous (adj) not polite or courteous; rude:
vanquished (verb) defeat thoroughly.]]> 2021-05-31 17:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MsHernandezLAL/vocab/wish/1574073720