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Academic Vocabulary Set 3

Academic Vocabulary Set 3. Vocabulary. Each set of squares (10 words) is worth 30 points. We will introduce and discuss 2 words a day. When we finish a set of 10 words, you will take a 20 point vocabulary quiz. The day you take the quiz you will also hand in your picture squares.

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Academic Vocabulary Set 3

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  1. Academic Vocabulary Set 3

  2. Vocabulary • Each set of squares (10 words) is worth 30 points. • We will introduce and discuss 2 words a day. • When we finish a set of 10 words, you will take a 20 point vocabulary quiz. • The day you take the quiz you will also hand in your picture squares. • There are 5 readings and short-answer questions (10 points each) that will be included throughout the marking period. • This is your grade for homeroom.

  3. mural noun Definition: 1. a painting that is applied to a wall surface 2. of or relating to walls The children painted a mural on the building wall to represent respect and tolerance. The children’s hospital painted colorful murals on the walls to cheer up the children.

  4. mural noun Definition: 1. a painting that is applied to a wall surface 2. of or relating to walls The mural on the building showed images of _________. The artists created a mural to cover up _________ on the walls. The students painted a mural that represented ___________.

  5. attest verb Definition: 1. give testimony in a court of law 2. provide evidence for, stand as proof of, or show by one’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes That he is a well-loved father is attested by how often his daughter visits him in the nursing home. The witness will attest that the man accused was in fact the robber.

  6. attest verb Definition: 1. give testimony in a court of law 2. provide evidence for, stand as proof of, or show by one’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes The accused must attest that he… (what did he do/not do?) The evidence attests that… (what does the evidence prove?) The medical expert will attest that it is impossible for…

  7. foresight noun Definition: the act of knowing in advance; foresight Observing the dark clouds, I had the foresight to bring an umbrella. The psychic claims to have foresight of catastrophic events.

  8. foresight noun Definition: the act of knowing in advance; foresight Knowing what Mr. Tabor’s reaction would be, the student had the foresight to refrain from…. Possessing the gift of foresight, the psychic… (what did he know?) Lacking foresight, I made the terrible decision to…

  9. singular adjective Definition: 1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected 2. being a single and separate person or thing The work of art was singular in every way; there has never been anything like it before. His singular demeanor and dress make him stand out in a crowd.

  10. singular adjective Definition: 1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected 2. being a single and separate person or thing It is my singular wish that… This animal is singular in that it… (what makes it unique?) The singular athlete… (what did he/she do that set him/her apart from others?)

  11. euphoria noun Definition: a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation or joy Exercising is believed to create euphoria, as endorphins are released into the bloodstream. Welcoming their newborn son into the world, the parents felt a sense of euphoria.

  12. euphoria noun Definition: a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation or joy I felt a sense of euphoria when… (what happened to make you happy?) After the election, euphoria settled in as the citizens… (what did they do to show they felt euphoria?) After the euphoria from my decision to quit my job wore off, I felt…

  13. picayune adjective Definition: of small or little importance (informal) [peek-a-yune] Small town news may focus on picayune stories in the absence of larger or more urgent stories. The picayune details of the teacher’s lectures often bored the students.

  14. picayune adjective Definition: of small or little importance (informal) She constantly complains about the most picayune things, such as _______ and _______. The federal government tends to not worry about picayune problems such as _______ and _______. The teacher ignored the picayune behaviors of her students when they __________ (what did they do?).

  15. curator noun Definition: the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) The curator of the museum’s “Young Artists” exhibit seeks to inspire children to cultivate their artistic talents. The curator of the library ordered several hundred new titles to increase the library’s collection.

  16. curator noun Definition: the custodian (person in charge) of a collection, as a museum or library The library appointed a new curator to take charge of the _______ section. The curator of the Egyptian History of the museum decided to… (what did he/she do for the museum?) The curator of the archaeological dig ordered more _______ and ______ to complete the excavation.

  17. visionary noun, adjective Definition: 1. (n) a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. (adj) not practical or realizable, speculative Real definitions: (n) A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like (adj) Thinking about or planning the future with imagination and wisdom The visionary’s ideas to improve the company’s products and marketing have resulted in record profits. Martin Luther King Jr’s visionary messages inspired the nation.

  18. visionary noun, adjective Definition: 1. (n) a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. (adj) not practical or realizable, speculative Real definitions: (n) A person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like (adj) Thinking about or planning the future with imagination and wisdom The visionary teacher inspired her students by… (what did the teacher do that was unique and inspirational?) The visionary president helped make the nation more secure by… Her ideas to __________ were visionary.

  19. nonchalant adjective Definition: marked by blithe (casual) unconcern, a casual lack of concern Even though his heart was pounding, he tried to appear nonchalant as he asked Susan to the dance. Our nation’s nonchalant attitude about the burning of fossil fuels has resulted in a rapidly depleting ozone layer.

  20. nonchalant adjective Definition: marked by blithe (casual) unconcern, a casual lack of concern Giving a nonchalant shrug, she said, “…..” Feeling nonchalant, I… (what did you do that was nonchalant?) She was dressed in a nonchalant manner, wearing ______, _______, and ______.

  21. dubious adjective Definition: 1. open to doubt or suspicion 2. fraught (filled with) uncertainty or doubt Feeling dubious about the validity of the “free cruise” offer, she hesitated to give them her credit card information. His dubious claim to the throne left many wondering who should be King.

  22. dubious adjective Definition: 1. open to doubt or suspicion 2. fraught (filled with) uncertainty or doubt The teacher denied the student’s dubious request to…. I felt dubious about my decision to…. The dubious nature of her alibi left the police feeling…

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