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Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Chapter 2 Vocabulary. Created By, Ms. Jennifer Duke. Chapter 2 Vocabulary. Take out a piece of paper and pen or pencil. Copy down each of the following words and their definitions for future reference. You will turn in your word list and assignment at the end of the class period for credit.

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Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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  1. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Created By, Ms. Jennifer Duke

  2. Chapter 2 Vocabulary Take out a piece of paper and pen or pencil. Copy down each of the following words and their definitions for future reference. You will turn in your word list and assignment at the end of the class period for credit.

  3. WORD LIST Collaborate (v.) Squelch (v.) Despondent (adj.) Venerate (v.) Instigate (v.) Zealot (n.) Resilient (adj.) Retrospect (n.) Rudimentary (adj.) Scoff (v.)

  4. Collaborate (v.) To work together on a project, cooperate in an effort

  5. Despondent (adj.) Downhearted, hopeless, full of sadness

  6. Instigate (v.) Moving others to action, to bring about, to stir up

  7. Resilient (adj.) Able to recover quickly from harm

  8. Retrospect (n.) Reviewing the past, considering past events

  9. Rudimentary (adj.) Fundamental, necessary to learn first

  10. Scoff (v.) To make fun of, mock, refuse to take seriously

  11. Squelch (v.) To silence or suppress, crush

  12. Venerate (v.) To respect deeply--revere

  13. Zealot (n.) A person totally devoted to a purpose or cause

  14. WORD LIST Collaborate (v.) Squelch (v.) Despondent (adj.) Venerate (v.) Instigate (v.) Zealot (n.) Resilient (adj.) Retrospect (n.) Rudimentary (adj.) Scoff (v.)

  15. Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. (We will correct at the end.) • Amelio was arrested after helping to _________ a plot to assassinate the president. • Jacob received a _________ education. He could sing his ABC’s but could not spell.

  16. Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. • The runner who was behind in the first lap, didn’t allow his situation to ________ his hopes of winning. • Jerry was ________ because he was overcome with sadness.

  17. Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. • The man who lost his job was _________ enough to recover from his misfortunes and find another job. • Thomas and Wendy ___________(ed) while working on a group project.

  18. Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list • A __________ when it comes to solving math problems, Luke worked nearly nonstop, sleeping only about four hours each night after homework. • The mean teacher _________(ed) at him telling him that he was hopeless and stupid.

  19. Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list • The rock star was so famous that he was ___________(ed) nationwide for his music. He was known as the greatest musician that ever lived. • In __________, when the race was finished, the runner was not a loser after all.

  20. Correct Your Own AssignmentsIf you miss one, circle the word and then write out the correct word. If you do this, you will receive full credit. You will need to study all of the words for the test, but especially the ones that you miss on the assignment. The assignment will tell you which words you need to study the most.

  21. ANSWERS Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. (We will correct at the end.) • Amelio was arrested after helping to _________ a plot to assassinate the president. • Jacob received a _________ education. He could sing his ABC’s but could not spell. Instigate Rudimentary

  22. ANSWERS Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. • The runner who was behind in the first lap, didn’t allow his situation to ________ his hopes of winning. • Jerry was ________ because he was overcome with sadness. Squelch Despondent

  23. ANSWERS Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list. • The man who lost his job was _________ enough to recover from his misfortunes and find another job. • Thomas and Wendy ___________(ed) while working on a group project. Resilient Collaborate

  24. ANSWERS Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list • A __________ when it comes to solving math problems, Luke worked nearly nonstop, sleeping only about four ours each night after homework. • The mean teacher _________(ed) at him telling him that he was hopeless and stupid. Zealot Scoff

  25. ANSWERS Assignment Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from your list • The rock star was so famous that he was ___________(ed) nationwide for his music. He was known as the greatest musician that ever lived. • In __________, when the race was finished, the runner was not a loser after all. Venerate Retrospect

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