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Vocabulary Unit 6. English 11. What do you already know?. 1. Turn to pg. 55 in your vocabulary book 2. Write on the back of your study guide #1-10 3. Read each sentence 4. Write a brief definition based on how the word is used in the sentence. 1. docile.
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Vocabulary Unit 6 English 11
What do you already know? 1. Turn to pg. 55 in your vocabulary book 2. Write on the back of your study guide #1-10 3. Read each sentence 4. Write a brief definition based on how the word is used in the sentence
1. docile This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.
1. docile • POS- adjective • Definition- calm; easily led or directed • Synonym- calm and quiet • Antonym- determined, aggressive This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.
2. epic What movie is this epic battle from?
2. epic • POS- adjective • Definition- heroic; great in size or importance • Synonym- heroic, important • Antonym- small, insignificant What movie is this epic battle from?
3. essential Money is an essential part of life.
3. essential • POS- adjective • Definition- absolutely necessary, vital • Synonym- vital, key, crucial • Antonym- minor, unimportant Money is an essential part of life.
4. fertile This fertile land is great for farming.
4. fertile • POS- adjective • Definition- able to bear and support life • Synonym- abundant, bountiful • Antonym- barren, unfruitful, sterile This fertile land is great for farming.
5. hectic This businessman has a very hectic schedule.
5. hectic • POS- adjective • Definition- characterized by a great deal of activity • Synonym- busy, exciting • Antonym- calm, relaxing This businessman has a very hectic schedule.
6. import Many products are imported to the United States by other countries.
6. import • POS- verb • Definition- to bring into a region • POS- Noun • Definition- something that is brought in from another region • Synonym- bring in • Antonym- leave, refuse
7. jovial Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.
7. jovial • POS- adj • Definition- happy, good humored • Synonym- cheery, festive • Antonym- depressed, sad, sullen Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.
8. lucid These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.
8. lucid • POS- adjective • Definition- clear; thinking clearly • Synonym- clear • Antonym- complicated, unclear These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.
9. mobile These objects are mobile.
9. mobile • POS- adjective • Definition- able to move • POS- noun • Definition- a decorative type of hanging structure with parts that move freely • Synonym- moveable, traveling • Antonym- still, motionless, unable to move Here’s a picture of my mobile phone.
10. pact The kids made a pact to stay friends forever even though they were moving to separate states.
10. pact • POS- noun • Definition- an agreement; a treaty • Synonym- agreement • Antonym- disagreement The kids made a pact to stay friends forever even though they were moving to separate states.
Roots, Prefix, and Suffixes Roots doc- “teach” luc- “light” Prefix e- “out of” Suffixes ate- “to make” ary- “one that relates to”
1. Brad’s _______ house was being moved 30 miles away.2. Shelby noticed the _______ couple that was smiling and laughing the entire time they were at the restaurant.3. The ______ Caribbean Sea is so clear, Avery said he could see his toes at the bottom.4. Mary found a _______ piece of land to grow a garden of vegetables.5. The ______ event raised money for the needy and was a great success.
1. People at the zoo were able to hold the ________ baby koala bear. 2. My _________ schedule started at 5 a.m. and ended at 9 p.m. 3. The _________ items you need to bring to class include: pencil, notebook, and your brain! 4. The group of teenagers made a _______ that they would keep a secret. 5. Many clothing products are _________ from China.
Homework • 1. Exercises 2, 3, 6 (2 pts. each) • 2. 10 sentences (4 pts.) • 3. Flashcards (1 pt. bonus) • DUE WEDNESDAY!