SAT WORDS #5 Period 1 by Maribel Martinez

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Martin Cruz #16 Seemly

2017-02-06 17:05:34 UTC

Seemly -adj
Seemliness- noun
Definition-suited to the occasion, purpose, or person.
Another way to say it - appopriate or fitting; suitable
Etymology-1175-1225; Middle Englishsemely < Old Norse sæmiligrhonorable; derivative of sœmr
Sentence related to hamlet -gretrude's attitude toward hamlets accusaions seemed innocent.

Martin Cruz #17 Sequester

2017-02-06 17:16:56 UTC

Sequester -Verb
Sequestrable -adj.
Definition-to set apart
Another way to say it- to remove or to withdraw into solitude.solace
Etymology-1350-1400; Middle Englishsequestren < Latin sequestrāreto put in hands of a trustee,derivative of sequester ‘trustee,depositary’
Using context from hamlet - Hamlet seems to sequester himself from the king in order to plot to kill him

Martin Cruz #18 Thwart

2017-02-06 17:23:36 UTC

Thwart-verb.
Thwarter-noun.
Definition-to oppose successfully
Another way to say it-to prevent someone to accomplish a purpose.
Etymology-1200-50; Middle English thwert(adv.) < Old Norse thvertacross, neuter of thverrtransverse; cognate with OldEnglish thweorh crooked,cross, Gothic thwairhs cross,angry
Relating to Hamlet- the only one who thawrts hamlets plan for revenge is hamlet.1

Elizabeth Cruz #11

hmaribel879 — 2017-02-06 19:19:05 UTC

Intrepid - Adjective
Intrepidity - Noun
Definition - characterized by resolute fearlessness.
Another way to say it - Not being scared
Etymology - late 17th century: from French intrépide or Latin intrepidus, from in- ‘not’ + trepidus ‘alarmed.’
Sentence - Horatio was not intrepid when he was speaking to the ghosts.

Elizabeth Cruz #12

hmaribel879 — 2017-02-06 19:28:48 UTC

Meander - noun
Meanderingly - adverb
Definition - A winding path or course
Another way to say it - to make different turns on a route
Etymology - late 16th century (as a noun): from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros, the name of a river (see Menderes ).
Sentence - Hamlet decided to meander when he saw Claudius praying.

Elizabeth Cruz #13

hmaribel879 — 2017-02-06 19:41:05 UTC

Melodrama - noun
Definition - characterized by extravagant action and emotion.
Another way to say it - over dramatic, and exaggeration
Etymology - early 19th century: from French mélodrame, from Greek melos ‘music’ + French drame ‘drama.’
Sentence - Hamlet was melodramatic when he was talking to his mom

Elizabeth Cruz #14

hmaribel879 — 2017-02-06 20:00:56 UTC

Parochial - adjective
Parochially - adverb
Definition - confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish.
Another way to say it - having a little bit of an opinion.
Etymology - late Middle English: from Old French, from ecclesiastical Latin parochialis ‘relating to an ecclesiastical district,’ from parochia
Sentence - Gertrude is parochial when she talks to Claudius and Hamlet.

Elizabeth Cruz #15

hmaribel879 — 2017-02-06 20:08:50 UTC

Parody - noun
Parodying - verb
Definition - A feeble or ridiculous imitation.
Another way to say it - A humorous imitation of a serious piece.
Etymology - late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek parōidia‘burlesque poem,’ from para- ‘beside’ (expressing alteration) + ōidē ‘ode.’
Sentence - Hamlet did a parody of his fathers death.

Martin Cruz #19 Vagary

2017-02-06 20:12:15 UTC

Vagary-noun
Inflection-vagaries
Definition- an erratic or extravagant manifestation, action,or notion.
Another way to say it- a whimsical,wild,or unusual idea, desire, or action.
Etymology-1565-75, in sense “wanderingjourney”; apparently < Latinvagārī to wander
Relating to hamlet- Hamlet's vagary for revenge is the main plot of the story.

Martin Cruz #20 Wistful

2017-02-06 20:20:28 UTC

Wistful-adj.
Wistfulness-noun.
Definition-full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
Another way to say it- an urge to fulfill something but dubious about how to complete it.
Etymology-1605-15; obsolete wist quiet,silent, attentive (variant ofwhist
Relating to Hamlet- hamlet is wistful when it comes to killing the king