p.6 Word Detective Strategies Chapter 8, 9, 10 by Veronica Ros-Murillo

p.6 Word Detective Strategies Chapter 8, 9, 10 by Veronica Ros-Murillo https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf Share your words en-us 2018-03-21 19:27:03 UTC 2018-03-26 05:10:34 UTC hello@padlet.com (Rash)167 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244739079 I used background knowledge to determine that I have heard this word when someone was describing how they acted in a certain situation. The context clues are describing this word as a way of saying that it was a bad idea or not smart to do that certain thing. The dictionary definition is displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action.

]]> 2018-03-21 19:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244739079 Wainscoting(168) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244743185 Context Clues. They are walking down a hall in O'Brien's house this makes me think that this is some fancy decoration. Background knowledge. I have heard this word used on the diy shows on tv. I think wainscoting is some sort of wooden decoration for walls. 2.wooden paneling that lines the lower part of the walls of a room.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244743185 Sternly (169) 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244743621 I used background knowledge, I have heard this word when someone is talking in a loud or expressive voice. The context clues describe someone to be waiting in this particular way, almost like an impatient way. The dictionary definition is in a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or exercising discipline.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244743621 Jargon(168) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244744381 Context clues. The word is being used to say that the ministry is both sending a message and describe the message. Background knowledge. I have heard this word before on the news where they say, "political Jargon." This makes me think that Jargon is a talking in an incoherent or stupid manner. 2.special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.]]> 2018-03-21 20:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244744381 Dingy (179) 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244744750 I used parts of speech to determine that this is a describing word, more specifically an adjective, this lead me to believe that it would be a type of word to describe how someone is or how an appearance looks. The context clues describe this word to be part of something that is dirty or not pleasant. The dictionary definition is gloomy and drab.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244744750 Exquisitely 1002175 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745711 The first method I used was parts of speech and by reading the word a couple of times and looking for roots and suffixes I could maybe assume the word could mean pretty or nice. The second method I used context clues and by reading the sentence a couple of times I also had to read a surrounding sentence and I came to the same conclusion as the last strategy
Def-extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.]]> 2018-03-21 20:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745711 gelatinous(179) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745846 Context Clues. The word is being used to characterize how Winston is behaving while he is heavily fatigued. Background knowledge. I have heard this word when talking about Jell-O. This makes me think that gelatinous means very wiggly and unstiff. 2.having a jellylike consistency]]> 2018-03-21 20:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745846 Preoccupy (181 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745943 I used background knowledge, this helped me with the word because I have heard this word used when someone is busy while at the same time someone else is trying to get their attention. The context clues describe this word as if someone is not busy and has other things to do that will keep him busy. The dictionary definition is (of a matter or subject) dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244745943 Riotous(181) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244747455 Context Clues. They are talking about a violent activity during the two week hate. Word Parts. The base word riot means organised chaos in pursuit of a goal or ideology. This makes me think that the word riotous just means chaotic on giant scale. 2.marked by or involving public disorder.]]> 2018-03-21 20:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244747455 Indefatigable(218) 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244747590 I used parts of speech to determine that this is a describing word, this type of describing is how someone sounds, such as their voice- this is a sort of trait. The context clues describe this to be a form of a certain voice, more specifically a person's singing. The dictionary definition is (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244747590 Spaciousness (168) 1012184 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244748264 The first detective strategy I used was context clues. By reading the phrase "huge block of flats" I believe this word means to have a lot of space. The second detective strategy I used was background knowledge because I have heard this word before. DICTIONARY- having enough or abundant space or room; large in area or extent]]> 2018-03-21 20:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244748264 Grimy(168)The first strategy I used was “Part of Speech “ the word “Grimy “ in the sentence is being used as an adjective because it is describing the walls, “whose walls were not grimy”. The second strategy I used was “Context Clues” , the sentence ,”exquisitely clean ….That too was intimidating.” helps me to infer that “grimy “ could mean something that is dirty . Dictionary Definition: Covered with or characterized by grime 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244748375 2018-03-21 20:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244748375 Formidable (Pg. 168) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749003 I used the part of speech strategy first to find out that formidable is an adjective because it's explaining capable of something. Next, I used replace the word strategy because it is replacing with something you achieved or have done. Dictionary definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense or capable. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749003 Entrails(221) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749283 Context clues. The way this word is used is kind of hard to use to determine the meaning. All I was able to gather is that it is a physical part of a body. Replace the word. If you replace the word with stomach or gut the sentence still makes sense. The reason I think it still makes sense is because when your nervous or something you feel it in your stomach. 2.a person or animal's intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed.]]> 2018-03-21 20:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749283 Conceivable 1002175 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749327 The first method I used was context clues and I read the sentence over a couple of times and I could assume that it could maybe mean imagine or dream. The second method I used was background knowledge and I have always assumed it meant imagined
Def-capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749327 Unconquerable (221) 10029792 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749892 I used word parts, through this I seperate the word for example "Un" and "Conquerable", separating these allows me to see "Un which means not, and I know that conquerable has something to do with reaching a certain goal. The context clues describe this word as a descriptive word of someone, like a person that can't be beaten or something that can't be overcome. The dictionary definition is (especially of a place, people, or emotion) not conquerable.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244749892 mantelpiece(224) 1000455 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750690 Context Clues. The word is being used to give name to an object that a clock would rest on in a house. Background knowledge. I have heard this word on the diy show when they are installing fireplaces. This makes me think that the word means the little shelf like area above a fireplace. 2.a structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace.]]> 2018-03-21 20:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750690 Gelatinous 1002175 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750901 The first method I used as context clues and by seeing where the word is in the sentence it could mean weak or dead. The second method I used was replace the word and I replaced the word with weak and it still worked so the word could mean something around that.
Def- having a jellylike consistency.]]> 2018-03-21 20:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750901 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750921 Equivocal (169) The first strategy I used was “ Part of Speech “ the word “Equivocal “ is being used as adjective because in the sentence “Nothing but a flash of the eyes and a single equivocal remark” it is describing the response . The second strategy I used was “Context Clues”, words such as “remark” and “Nothing “ ensure me that their response is imprecise.Dictionary Definition:uncertain or questionable in nature.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244750921 Murmur (167) https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244751388 The first strategy I use to define the word was background knowledge because some words has a similar meaning in english and spanish, in spanish exist a word murmurar almost write it similar. The second strategy I use was context clues because the sentences says, “the telescreen was dimmed to a low murmur” is meaning the telescreen was on a low volume. I believe this word means a low way to speak. Dictionary definition = people speaking quietly or a softly voice. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244751388 indecipherable (169) 1012184 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244752156 The first detective strategy I used was context clues. By reading the phrase "his face was still indecipherable" I feel like this word means confused. The second detective strategy I used was Part of speech and found that this word is an adjective. DICTIONARY- not able to be read or understood.]]> 2018-03-21 20:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244752156 (Spaciousness) - 168 1010511 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244753443 First strategy is context clues he's saying “The whole atmosphere of the huge blocks of flats, the richness and spaciousness of everything , the unfamiliar …. “ what I think he is saying is that there was much room there were blocks everywhere . “Root word - is space ? as in there not much space in that room” Second strategy is adjective The dictionary definition - especially of a room or building having ample space.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244753443 Demur (168) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244753778 The first strategy I used was context clues, In the sentence before the one my word is in, it says that Winston was worried the whole time that a black-uniformed guard would stop him but that the servant admitted them before anything could happen, this made me believe that the word demur means doubt or hesitation. The second strategy I used was replace the word I replaced the word demur with hesitation which made the sentence “O’Brien’s servant, however, had admitted the two of them without hesitation” this word worked in the sentence. 2. raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.]]> 2018-03-21 20:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244753778 Translucency (179) 1012184 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754057 The first detective strategy I used was context clues. By reading the sentence "He felt that if he held up his hand he would be able to see the light through it" I feel like this word means to be able to see through. The second detective strategy I used was replace the word and I replaced the word with clear. DICTIONARY-allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent.]]> 2018-03-21 20:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754057 Bristled(169p) 10023732 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754065 The First strategie I used was Context clues, By reading the sentence " A very old man, bent but active, with white mustaches that bristled forward like those of a prawn." Makes me guess that the definition has to do something that is very long and stands out, since it was compared to a shrimp (prawn). Second strategie I did was Part of speech, Bristled is an verb, And in the sentence it is describing how the noun is, in this case it's the
Mustache. "Dictionary definition Bristle- (Of hair or fur,) Stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear."]]> 2018-03-21 20:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754065 Murmur (167) 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754362 The first strategy I use to define the word was background knowledge because some words has a similar meaning in english and spanish, in spanish exist a word murmurar almost write it similar. The second strategy I use was context clues because the sentences says, “the telescreen was dimmed to a low murmur” is meaning the telescreen was on a low volume. I believe this word means a low way to speak. Dictionary definition = people speaking quietly or a softly voice. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754362 Stratagem (175) 1010511 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754671 First strategy is context clues - what O’brien is saying is that “There was no stratagem that he was not equal , no danger that he could not force . What he’s saying is that there was no plan no danger that could not force. 2 Strategy is part of speech - Noun someone would has no plan. Dictionary -a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244754671 Solemn (Pg. 171) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244755157 I used the parts of speech strategy first to find out that solemn is an adjective because you can use this word to describe something that's really serious and dignified. Next, I used context clues "His face grew solemn again, and he raised his glass" which makes me think he wasn't to happy with what they were telling him. dictionary definition: Not cheerful or smiling; serious.]]> 2018-03-21 20:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244755157 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756365 Gelatinous(179) The first strategy I used was “Background knowledge” I have heard this word before on a jello box which means that the word “Gelatinous “ is a consistency of what something feels like. The second strategy I used was “ Context Clues” , words such as “weakness” , and “jelly “ help me believe that this is a jelly consistency. Dictionary Definition: having a jelly like consistency. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756365 Dribble (183) 1002175 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756701 The first method I used was parts of speech and by using this strategy I figured out that it could mean murmur or noise. The second method I used was replace the word and I replaced dribble with noise and it made sense
Def- Unsteady sound]]> 2018-03-21 20:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756701 Uttered (169 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756820 The first strategy I use to define the word was replace the word and I did it with the word make so the sentences says, “Julia make a tiny sound.” The second strategy I use was context clues because before say “the voice had stopped “ and after say “a sort of squeak of surprise”. I believe that this word means make or do a sound. Dictionary definition = make (a sound) with one’s voice.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244756820 Grimmer (168) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244757236 The first strategy I used was context clues, The part of the sentence that helped me understand the word better was when it said “as though he were not pleased at being disturbed” this made me believe that the word might mean unhappy or not pleasing. The second strategy I used is background knowledge, I have heard this word a couple of times but never knew what it meant. Everytime I heard this word it was describing someone or something. 2. forbidding or uninviting.]]> 2018-03-21 20:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244757236 Fretted (Pg 179) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244758124 I used the parts of speech strategy first to find out that fretted is an adjective because it's explaining like an ornament or gnaw something. Next, I used context clues " His overalls fretted his shoulders, the pavement tickled his feet, even the opening and closing of a hand was an effort that made his joints creak." which made me think this word means worn. Dictionary definition: Gradually wear away something by rubbing or gnawing. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244758124 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244758836 Luridly (180) The first strategy I used was “Part of Speech” , the word “Luridly “ is being used an adjective because it is describing a scenery ,”It was night and the white faces and the scarlet banner were luridly floodlit. “ the description seems unpleasant therefore, luridly cannot mean something positive .The second strategy I used was “Context Clues” words such as “floodlit” and “extreme “ , indicate that this is a horrible thing . Dictionary Definition: Gruesome; horrible; revolting.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244758836 ebauch (179) 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759009 The first strategy I use was part of speech because the word is describing all the blood and lymph that have been drained out. The second strategy I use was context clues on the sentences says by a an enormous debauch of work and after say “leaving only a frail structure of nerves, bones , and skin”. I believe that this word means a hole on a stomach of a person. Dictionary definition = destroy or debase the moral purity. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759009 Dwelling pg (167) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759628 -The first strategy I used was background knowledge.I have heard the word dwell and I believe that it means living, so I believe that dwelling might mean a place where you live. The second stratagy I used was was context clues. It says “It was only only on on very rare occasions that one saw inside the dwelling place of the inner..” This makes me think that nobody sees in his house.Dictionary definition-a house, apartment, or other place of residence.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759628 Deliberately pg (168) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759944 The first strategy I used was background knowledge. I have heard this word before when I was little and got in trouble, It makes me think that this word means on purpose. The second stratagy I used was context clue. It says “He rose deliberately from his chair and came towards them across the soundless carpet.” This makes me think that he did this on purpose also.” this makes me believe that he was making it obvious that he was getting up to show they were on the same side. Dictionary definition- consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759944 Contourless (219 1002175 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759969 The first strategy I used was context clues and by using this method I could assume the word could mean flat or smooth. The second method I used was replace the word and I replaced the word with smooth and it worked cause later on in the sentence it was talking about a flat piece of granite.
Def- an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.]]> 2018-03-21 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244759969 Orator (Pg 180) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244760536 I used the part of speech strategy first to find out that orator is a noun because it's like a person who's a public speaker. Next, I used replace the word because I've never heard it before so I didn't know it was a speaker or lecturer. Dictionary definition; A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled. ]]> 2018-03-21 20:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244760536 Haranguing 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761151 The first strategy I use to define the word was word parts because the word is with -ing which means a verb so the word has to be a action. The second strategy I use was context clues the sentences after the word is talking about violence. I believe this word means like do damage with their hand. Dictionary definition = lecture ( someone ) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761151 Luridly (180 1012184 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761292 The first strategy I used was context clues. By reading the sentence "it was night, and the white faces and scarlet banners were luridly floodlit" I believe this word means bad. The second detective strategy I used was background knowledge because I feel like I have heard this word before.DICTIONARY- Gruesome, horrible, revolting.]]> 2018-03-21 20:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761292 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761415 Pegging (219) The first strategy I used was “Part of Speech” the word “Pegging “ is being used as a verb because it is describing an action, “Tirelessly the woman marched …..singing and falling silent and pegging out for more diapers..”. The second strategy I used was “Context Clues “ words such as “diapers “ and “washing” help me infer that pegging could have something to do with attaching something . Dictionary Definition:fix or make fast with a peg or pegs.

]]> 2018-03-21 20:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761415 Tarnished(168) 10023732 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761859 The First Strategie I used was Context Clues, By hearing it in the sentence-"In the window there were trays of nuts and bolts, worn out chisels, penknives with broken blades, Tarnished watches that did not even pretend to be in going order..." I'm guessing the definition has something to do that it doesn't work no more, out of order. The second strategie I did was Part of speech The Word Tarnished is an verb its describing the "Watches" "Dictionary Definition Tarnished: Make or become less valuable or respected"]]> 2018-03-21 21:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244761859 Pegging (Pg 219) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762190 I used the part of speech strategy first to find out that pegging is a verb because it's describing an action. Next, I used context clues strategy "Tirelessly the women marched to and fro, corking and uncorking herself, singing and falling silent, and pegging out more diapers, and more and yet." this made me realize that the word means to fix. Dictionary definition; Fix or make fast with peg or pegs at a particular level. ]]> 2018-03-21 21:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762190 Catechism (172) 1012276 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762829 The first word strategy I used was context clues. I used the words and phrases, "A routine" and "mst of whose answers were known to him..." This helps me infer that the word is some sort of specific answer. The second word strategy I used was background knowledge. I had heard the word before because I have gone to catechism before and know it is like a class where you go to learn about a religion. Dictionary Definition: a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers
.]]> 2018-03-21 21:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762829 1002349 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762841 Valiant(220) The first strategy I used was “Background Knowledge” this word reminds me of this Los Angeles team named “Valiants” and they all look big and mighty , therefore, valiant could mean strong. The second strategy I used was ,”Context Clues” words such as “immortal “ and “strength” ensured me that this word most likely means strong or brave .

Dictionary Definition:possessing or showing courage or determination.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244762841 Indefatigable 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244763142 The first strategy I use was background knowledge because the word -fatigable means a someone or something is tire of doing something or support. The second strategy I use was context clues on the sentence try to say is indefatigable voice sang on, maybe try to say with a strong voice. I believe the this word is the opposite of tire. Dictionary definition = (of a person or their efforts ) persisting tirelessly. ]]> 2018-03-21 21:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244763142 Debauch (179) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244763436 Debauch (179) The first strategy I used was context clues, in the sentence “ All the blood and lymph had been drained out of him by an enormous debauch of work, leaving..” the words drained out of him lead me to believe that this word meant poison/corruption. The second strategy I used was background knowledge, I have heard this word in a show I have watched when they were talking about trying to seduce someone. 2. destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt.]]> 2018-03-21 21:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244763436 Darning (Pg. 220) 100137 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764238 I used the part of speech strategy first to find out that darning is a noun because it's explaining the act or a person. Next, I used replacing the word because I thought this word meant something else. Dictionary definition; the skill or activity of one who darns. ]]> 2018-03-21 21:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764238 Gelatinous pg (179) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764722 The first strategy I used was word parts I broke down the word and I saw the word gel in it so it makes me think of jelly. The second strategy I used was part of speech so I found out it was an adjective. This means it is describing how winston feels. Dictionary definition-having a jelly like consistency.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764722 Fatigue Pg (179) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764872 The first stratagy I used was background knowledge. I have heard this word in tv shows such as (Man vs Wild) He often says that fatigue is one of the biggest reasons people die. This makes me believe that it means they are to week. The second stratagy I used was replace the word.I replaced the word with week, “Winston was gelatinous with fatigue.” This fits because gelatinous means jelly like , and when you feel like that you are week. Dictionary Definition- extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764872 indefatigable (218) 1012184 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764967 The first detective strategy I used was context clues.By reading the sentence "The indefatigable voice sang on" I believe this word means you can not deny how good it is. The second detective strategy I used was Parts of Speech and I found that this word is an adjective. DICTIONARY- persisting tirelessly.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244764967 Flagstone 10021762 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765129 The first strategy I use was background knowledge because flag- is what identify a nation like a bander and stone is a piece of rock that is very strong and hard to brake. The second strategy I use was context clues because on the sentence before says “it was not shining into the yard any longer” and after the sentence says “flagstone were wet..” So I believe that this word means a rock outside of the house. Dictionary definition = concrete with a pieces of rocks on it. ]]> 2018-03-21 21:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765129 Disseminate (172) 1012276 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765493 The first word strategy I used was context clues. The sentence, "... to distribute habit-forming 🤬, to encourage prostitution, to disseminate venereal diseases- to do anything which is likely to to cause demoralization and weaken the power of the Party?" helped me to infer that disseminate means to cause or spread something. The second word strategy I used was replace the word. I replaced disseminate with spread and found the sentence sounds the same as well as still means the same thing and gets the point across that they are trying to make. Dictionary Definition: spread or disperse]]> 2018-03-21 21:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765493 Lank (180) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765672 The first strategy I used was context clues, In the sentence “...Bald skull over which a few lank locks straggled, was haranguing the crown.” this sentence made me believe that lank means short or straight, something boring because the description of the guy was very ugly. The second strategy I used was replace the word, When you replace the word with straight the sentence not only makes sense but also has the same meaning. 2. (of hair) long, limp, and straight.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244765672 Supple (219) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767105 The first strategy I used is context clues, in the sentence “He held julia’s supple waist easily encircled by his arm.” The word easily made me think that supple was small or fragile since he held it easily. The second strategy I used was part of speech since this word is describing her hips it is an adjective, this helped me know what the word means because her hips are different than other peoples. 2.bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.]]> 2018-03-21 21:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767105 Gelatinous (179) 1012276 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767170 The first strategy I used was context clues. The sentence, "Winston was gelatinous with fatigue." helped me to infer that gelatinous means overwhelmed. Right after that jelly it goes on to say he felt "the weakness of jelly". The second word strategy I used was replace the word. I replaced the word with overwhelmed and you can see the visual Winston was trying to give that he was so overwhelmed with fatigue that felt like jelly. Dictionary Definition: jelly like consistency.]]> 2018-03-21 21:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767170 Fatigue (179) - 1010511 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767173 First strategy is part of speech - is a noun . Second strategy is context clues winston was saying that the gelatinous with fatigue. What I think he is saying is that he was very tired and she didn't know how to say it . Dictionary - extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244767173 Livid (223) 10023031 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244768765 The first strategy I used was context clues, in the sentence before it says that julia was thrashing on the floor, this made me think that the word livid meant angry. The second strategy I used was background knowledge, my friends always use this word when describing certain teacher, I know of the word but not the definition. 2. furiously angry.]]> 2018-03-21 21:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244768765 Irreconcilable (184) 1012276 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244769406 The first word strategy I used was context clues. I used, "... however far it is pushed one way or the other. This helped me to believe that the word means something incompatible because they are complete opposite ideas. The second strategy I used was ]]> 2018-03-21 21:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244769406 Sensation pg (218) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244770402 The first stratagy I used was context clues. It says “when he woke it was it was with sensation of having slept fora long time,” this makes me believe that sensation means felling. The second stratagy I used was background knowledge, I have heard this word before when someone is describing a feeling. Dictionary definition- a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244770402 Ignorant pg (220) 10021581 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244770516 The first strategy I used was background knowledge, I have herd people call other people ignorant. This makes me believe that the people are stubborn. The second stratagy I used was context clues. It says” Hundreds or thousands of millions of people just like this, people igorantofone others existence,..” Dictionary definition -lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

]]> 2018-03-21 21:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244770516 Synthetic (pg 174) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244825669 The first strategy I used was background knowledge because I’ve heard this word before in a sentence. The sentence said, “That toy is very synthetic.” I had a feeling that the word meant, “fake.” since it was describing a toy. The second strategy I used was context clues because in the sentence, “...to Winston that a synthetic face was perhaps incapable of changing its expression.” (pg 174) the quote from the book states that synthetic means something fake due to Winston changing his face by a surgeon so he won’t get killed by the party because of him being against the Party. Dictionary: (of an emotion ]]> 2018-03-22 03:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244825669 Dwelling (pg 167) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826027 The first strategy I used was part of speech because the word has “ing” in the end making the word a verb. The second strategy I used was context clues because in the sentence where the word “dwelling” is it states, “It was only on very rare occasions that one saw inside the dwelling places of the Inner Party.” (pg 167-168) in the sentence the word could mean something negative: sad, depressing, etc. because the Inner Party is not something positive nor happy. Dictionary: a house, apartment, or other place of residence.]]> 2018-03-22 03:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826027 Hunched (pg 181) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826236 The first strategy I used was part of speech because the word has “ed” ending, meaning the word is past tense. The second strategy I used was context clues, in the book it says, “...his shoulders hunched forward…” (pg 181) this states how the word is actually a verb since in the sentence there is movement regarding the word “hunched.” meaning the character had moved his shoulders forward. Dictionary: raise (one's shoulders) and bend the top of one's body forward.

]]> 2018-03-22 03:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826236 Haranguing (pg 180) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826348 The first strategy I used was part of speech because the word has “ing” in the end making the word a verb. The second strategy I used was context clues because in the book it says, “...was haranguing the crowd.” (180) which could mean that a place was crowded with many people. Dictionary: lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.]]> 2018-03-22 03:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826348 Indefatigable (pg 218) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826424 The first strategy I used was part of speech because the word has “able” in the end, which means being able to accomplish something. This makes me think that word may be something positive. The second strategy I used was context clues because in the sentence where the word is it says, “The indefatigable voice sang on.” (218) which means that the word could mean something positive about the voice that was singing. Dictionary: (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

]]> 2018-03-22 03:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826424 Agonizing (pg 223) 1003975 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826470 The first strategy I used was part of speech because the word has “ing” in the end meaning that the word is a verb. The second strategy I used was context clues because the sentence where the word is it says, “the terrible, agonizing pain which was there all the while but could not be suffered yet.” the word in the sentence could mean that the word is a adjective instead of a verb because due to the sentence the word could mean describing a very strong pain. Dictionary: causing great physical or mental pain.]]> 2018-03-22 03:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/244826470 Folly (167) 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242094

The first strategy I used was context clues like “It had been a rash act to come here at all, and sheer folly to arrive together….” Then I used background knowledge because I have heard it said in older movies when the character makes a grave mistake. This makes me think that folly means uneducated or stupid mistake.

Dictionary: A foolish act, idea, or practice

]]> 2018-03-22 20:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242094 Demur (168) 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242388

The first strategy I used was part of speech that was used to describe “how he admitted them” Next I used context clues like “had admitted the two of them without demur.” This makes with think that demur means without announcing them.

Dictionary: Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

]]> 2018-03-22 20:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242388 Gelatinous (168 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242577

The first strategy I used was context clues like “Winston was gelatinous with fatigue.” Next I used was replacing the word with exhausted which makes the sentence “Winston was exhausted with fatigue.” By using both of these strategies I believe that gelatinous means a state of extreme tiredness

Dictionary: having a jelly like consistency

]]> 2018-03-22 20:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242577 Neurotically (183) 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242742

The first strategy I used was word parts because I know that Neuro means mind so with using that and by using context clues like “....with some crushing physical task, something which one had the right to refuse and which one was nevertheless neurotically anxious to accomplish.” By using both I believe that neurotically means to be unsure.

]]> 2018-03-22 20:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245242742 Shod (222) 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245243001

The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that shod is an adjective used to describe the boots. Next I used context clues like “....with iron-shod boots on their feet….” I believe that shod is means casing.

Dictionary: Past and past particle of shoe

]]> 2018-03-22 20:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245243001 Prizefighter (223) 1002015 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245243134

The first strategy I used was context clues like, “A man with a prizefighters jowl in which the mouth was only a slit….” Next I used background knowledge because I have heard it said when some describes a boxer. I believe that prizefighter is used to describe someone the looks like they have been in many fights.

Dictionary: A boxing match for a prize or purse

]]> 2018-03-22 20:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245243134 Formidable (168) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943549

The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that “formidable” is an adjective, because it is being used to describe O’Brien expression. The second strategy I used was context clues, “his heavy face”. This helped figure out that O’Brien has a freighting face. Dictionary Definition:inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

]]> 2018-03-26 05:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943549 Spectacles (169) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943619 The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that “spectacles” is a noun, because it is being used as an item.The second strategy I used was context clues, “ resettled...on his nose”. This helped me figure out that O'Brien is using some sort of accessory. Dictionary Definition:another term for glasses.

]]> 2018-03-26 05:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943619 Gelatinous (179) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943678 The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that “Gelatinous” is adjective , because it is describing a noun “fatigue”. The second strategy I used was context clues, “not only the weakness of a jelly, but its translucency”. This helped me figure out that Winston was feeling extremely jittery and lightheaded. Dictionary Definition: having a jelly like consistency.

]]> 2018-03-26 05:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943678 Dingy (179) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943721 The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that “dingy” is an adjective, because it is describing the way a certain street appears. The second strategy I used was context clues, “in mild afternoon sunshine”. This helped me figure out that Winston is walking around an almost lonely street. Dictionary Definition: gloomy and drab.

]]> 2018-03-26 05:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943721 Indefatigable (218) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943756 The first strategy I used was part of speech to determine that “indefatigable” is an adjective, because it is describing a noun “voice”. The second strategy I used was context clues, “ voice sang on”. This helped me figure out that the person signing is perhaps singing lively. Dictionary Definition: (of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

]]> 2018-03-26 05:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943756 Momentary (220) 1009423 https://padlet.com/vros_murillo/yahr12taaduf/wish/245943778 The first strategy I used was word parts , because the word contains moment and this makes me think that something was temporary. The second strategy I used was context clues, “ a year, perhaps”. This helped me determine that Winston is describing a woman who early became pregnant and only had a small moment where she didn’t have children. Dictionary Definition:lasting for a very short time; brief.

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