Vocabulary: Reading and Writing 2

Vocabulary: Reading and Writing 2

For the following vocabulary words, complete all steps below: • Copy the word and part of speech. • Take a guess at the word’s meaning in the sentence (use the context clues). • Copy the actual definition down for the word. • Use it in your own sentence.

Week One Words Humble-Perfunctory for Selma’s Texas BBQ Reading

1. Humble (adj.) • Even though he was the best player in the league and had plenty to brag about, he was very humble when talking to reporters and everyday people. • Write down your guess • Definition:not proud or arrogant; modest • Use it in a sentence

2. Discerning (adj.) • In order to be at the top of your field as a mechanic, you must be very discerning and not miss any details. • Write down your guess • Definition:showing good or outstanding judgment or understanding. • Use it in a sentence

3. Enticing (adj.) • The food on the table looked very enticing to every hungry person in the room. • Write down your guess • Definition:attractive; exciting; creating desire. • Use it in a sentence

4. Improbable (adj.) • It is improbable they will have the game today if this rain keeps up. • Write down your guess • Definition:not likely to happen or to be true • Use it in a sentence

5. Concoction (n.) • A smoothie is usually a concoction that consists of many different fruits. • Write down your guess • Definition:a combination of ingredients • Use it in a sentence

6. Miscalculation (n.) • Because of their miscalculation, there was not enough pizza for every one at the party. Many people left hungry and angry. • Write down your guess • Definition: an incorrect estimate • Use it in a sentence

7. Suffused (adj.) • The ribs were suffused with barbeque sauce, so they were very moist. • Write down your guess • Definition:overspread with liquid or another material • Use it in a sentence

8. Subtle (adj.) • Good readers can catch all the subtle details and not simply character names and major events. • Write down your guess • Definition:fine or delicate in meaning • Use it in a sentence

9. Cloying (adj.) • The student’s cloying questions drove the teacher insane. The teacher could not get through one minute of instruction without being questioned. • Write down your guess • Definition: causing disgust through excess or overuse • Use it in a sentence

10. Primed (adj.) • All the food was primed and ready for the oven. • Write down your guess • Definition:prepared for a special purpose Use it in a sentence

11. Ubiquitous (adj.) • Stink bugs are ubiquitous at his house. They are on the walls, on the windows, and in fireplace. • Write down your guess • Definition:everywhere all at once • Use it in a sentence

12. Succulent (adj.) • The succulent chicken was cooked perfectly and watered as much as our mouths when we saw it. • Write down your guess • Definition:moist • Use it in a sentence

13. Dollop (n.) • “Please, please waiter, would you bring another dollop of sour cream for my baked potato,” the customer asked, “this is not enough?” • Write down your guess • Definition:a lump or blob of a soft substance. • Use it in a sentence

14. Transcend (v.) • Although professional basketball has come a long way since the 1990s, we are still waiting for a player to transcend the skills and statistics of Michael Jordan. • Write down your guess • Definition:to go beyond the limits • Use it in a sentence

15. Perfunctory (adj.) • Man, that cake was decorated in a very perfunctory way. The name is on the side of the cake, the flower pedals are not touching the center of the flowers, and the icing is not a consistent color. • Write down your guess • Definition:done without care or attention. • Use it in a sentence

Reyna’s Restaurante: lag-compliment

1. Lag (v.) • We were hoping the other hikers were not lagging too far behind. It was getting dark. • Definition: to move slowly; to fall behind. • Write it in a sentence

2. International (adj.) • Sarah had to take an international flight, which would be very expensive and would probably be lengthy and involve many stops. • Definition: among nations; of many nations • Use it in a sentence

3. Cuisine (n.) • We are hoping to sample many different cuisines at the buffet: Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, and Indian. • Definition: cookery; food • Use it in a sentence

4. Kitschy (adj.) • The bright dress got everyone’s attention, but because it was a bright gold and poorly made, many considered it to be kitschy. • Definition: shallow; showing a lack of good taste. • Use it in a sentence

5. Staple (n.) • Spaghetti and meatballs is a staple of Italian cuisine. Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine. • Definition: a basic or necessary item • Use it in a sentence

6. Auspicious (adj.) • Fortunately, the weather was very auspicious for the picnic: it was sunny and 82 degrees. • Definition: fortunate; lucky • Use it in a sentence

7. Pliable (adj.) • Unlike tree branches, which are very stiff, tree limbs are very pliable. • Definition: easily bent or influenced; flexible • Use it in a sentence

8. Consciousness (n.) • The team’s consciousness was very hurt by their coach leaving them for their biggest rivals. • Definition: collective thoughts and feelings • Use it in a sentence

9. Rehydrate (v.) • After running five miles, it is a good idea to rehydrate so you do not get ill or faint. • Definition: to restore moisture or fluid to something. • Use it in a sentence

10. Pungent (adj.) • The pungent taste and smell of the cheese deterred many people from having a second slice. • Definition: sharp or biting in taste or odor • Use it in a sentence

11. Complement (v.) • The salsa really complemented to chicken tacos very well. • Her shoes really complemented the rest of her outfit. • Definition: to complete or go along with • Use it in a sentence

12. Compliment (v.) • Tiara complimented Taylor on her shoes and her outfit. • Definition: to praise • Use it in a sentence

13. Complimentary (adj.) • The restaurant offers complimentary mints with every meal. • Definition: given free • Use it in a sentence

Vocabulary: Reading and Writing 2