Vocabulary Unit 8

1. Vocabulary Unit 8 English 11 GP

2. Preview Vocabulary • Pg. 75-76 • Write brief definitions based on the sentence in the vocabulary book. • Write these definitions on the back of your study guide. • Raise your hand when finished so I can check your work.

3. Vocabulary Preview 1. The new student was quickly able to assimilate into the class and make many friends. 2. The tightly-knit clique of tenth grade students rarely allowed outsiders into their small friendship circle. 3. Pete didn’t have enough money to buy the car he wanted, so he had to finance it through the bank. 4. The Greek myth about Prometheus is meant to explain why early humans did not have fire. 5. Hailey’s phobia of spiders makes her sweat and shake from fear.

4. Vocabulary Preview 6. Any rational person would think about the dangers involved in skydiving before trying it. 7. The junkyard is filled with unwanted refuse, but you can find some useable items in there if you look hard enough. 8. The shrill sound of the fire alarm startled the students and teachers. 9. During the graduation ceremony Jack remained staid, but everyone else was jumping and cheering with excitement. 10. Karen sent her mother an urgent message asking for help right away.

5. 1. assimilate A region or society where assimilation is occurring is sometimes referred to as a "melting pot."

6. 1. assimilate • POS- verb • Definition- to take on the culture of a group; to absorb into a group; to make similar • Synonym- absorb, digest • Antonym- rejected, shunned, spurned

7. 2. clique

8. 2. clique • POS- noun • Definition- an exclusive group • Synonym- club, set, circle • Antonym- loner, individualist

9. 3. finance The young entrepreneur needed to raise 10,000 dollars to finance his business venture.

10. 3. finance • POS- verb • Definition- provide money for • POS- noun • Definition- the study, science, or industry dealing with money • Synonym- fund, bankroll • Antonym- defund, disendow

11. 4. myth Myth Busters try to determine if something is a fact or a fiction.

12. 4. myth • POS- noun • Definition- a fictional story written to explain a natural event; a legend • Synonym- fable, legend • Antonym- facts, truths Myth Busters try to determine is something is a fact or a fiction.

13. 5. phobia

14. 5. phobia • POS- noun • Definition- an ongoing fear • Synonym- fear

15. 6. rational This would be an example of not thinking rationally.

16. 6. rational • POS- adjective • Definition- sensible; reasonable; sane • Synonym- intelligent, reasonable • Antonym- absurd, ridiculous This would be an example of not thinking rationally.

17. 7. refuse After the storm, the beach was littered with refuse that needed to be cleaned up.

18. 7. refuse • POS- noun • Definition- trash; waste • Synonym- trash, garbage, waste • POS- verb • Definition- to decline or be unwilling to do something

19. 8. shrill The singer’s voice was very shrill, causing everyone to cover their ears.

20. 8. shrill • POS- adjective • Definition- harsh; high-pitched; loud • Synonym- howl, screech • Antonym- low, quiet

21. 9. staid George Washington always appeared staid to instill confidence in his troops.

22. 9. staid • POS- adjective • Definition- poised, dignified; calm • Synonym- earnest, grave • Antonym- frantic, confused George Washington always appeared staid to instill confidence in his troops.

23. 10. urgent I had to answer an urgent phone call from my mother even though it interrupted class.

24. 10. urgent • POS- adjective • Definition- very important; needing immediate attention • Synonym- pressing, important • Antonym- noncritical

25. Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes • Roots • simil – “same” (ex. assimilate, dissimilar, similar, simile) • ratio – “reason” (rational, irrational, inspiration) • Prefixes • in – “not” (incapable, indecisive) • dis – “not” (dissimilar, dislike, disagree) • Suffix • al- “having the characteristics of” (rational)

26. 1. The woman let out a ______ scream when she saw the mouse run across the kitchen floor. 2. One of the most common ________ is the fear of spiders. 3. Immigrants tend to ________ the ideas and beliefs of a new culture. 4. The speaker appeared ______ amidst the controversial debate. 5. It is a _____ that a watermelon will grow inside your stomach if you eat a watermelon seed.

27. 1. There are many ________ that form in high school, like jocks, skaters, and musicians. 2. Ava received an _______ notice that she must pay her credit card bill as soon as possible. 3. In order to go to college, Jaxson will have to _______ his loans through a bank. 4. The young man resolved the conflict calmly through _______ thinking. 5. The job offer was so lucrative that the college graduate could not _______ the position.

28. Homework • Due Wednesday! • Exercise 2, 3, 6 • 10 sentences • Flashcards- BONUS