Word of the Day

1. Word of the Day Dower 6th Grade Language Arts

2. Word of the Day Overview • It is easy to memorize terms and their definitions, but often we forget what they mean as soon as we don’t need them anymore. • When you learn how to use a word, it sticks in your vocabulary on a more permanent basis. • Each day (M-Th), you will receive a new vocabulary word.

3. Quizzes/Tests • Vocab Quizzes will be every Friday. If we don’t have school on Monday, you will only have three words. If we don’t have school on Friday, your quiz will be that Thursday instead of Friday. • At the end of each grading period, you will take a test over all of the words you have learned that grading period. • This will be our new vocabulary format for the remainder of the year. • If you miss a day(s), there will be a vocabulary list for you to copy at the front of the room. They will also be posted on my website.

4. WOD: January 13th-17th • Adversary • Bluff • Kindle • Jargon

5. Monday, January 13th, 2014 • Adversary: one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute • Part of speech: noun • Synonyms: opponent, enemy, antagonist • Sample Sentence: Japan was America’s adversary during World War II.

6. Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 • Bluff: an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something • Part of speech: verb • Synonyms: hoax, deception, fraud • Sample Sentence: I could tell my fellow poker player was bluffing because he would not make eye contact with me.

7. Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 • Kindle: light or set on fire • Part of speech: verb • Synonyms: light, ignite • Sample Sentence: You will need at least two sticks to kindle a proper fire in the wilderness.

8. Thursday, January 16th, 2014 • Jargon: special words or expressions that are used by a particular group or profession and are difficult for others to understand • Part of speech: noun • Synonyms: slang, idiom • Sample Sentence: The doctor tried to explain to Susan what was wrong with her husband, but she couldn’t understand his medical jargon.

9. WOD: January 21-24 • Aptitude • Commotion • Foresight

10. Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 • Aptitude: a natural ability to do something • Part of speech: noun • Synonyms: talent, knack • Sample Sentence: My students have a natural aptitude for learning new words.

11. Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 • Commotion: a state of confused and noisy disturbance • Part of speech: noun • Synonyms: disturbance, uproar, ruckus • Sample Sentence: She was distracted by the commotion across the street.

12. Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 • Foresight: the ability to predict what will happen in the future • Part of speech: noun • Synonyms: planning, preparedness, anticipation • Sample Sentence: He had the foresight to check that his escape route was clear.

13. WOD: February 3-7 • Attentive • Luminous • Meticulous • Somber

14. Monday, February 3rd, 2014 • Attentive: paying close attention to something • Part of speech: adjective • Synonyms: perceptive, observant, alert • Sample Sentence: Never before had the singer had such an attentive audience.

15. Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 • Luminous: full of light; bright or shinning • Part of speech: adjective • Synonyms: radiant, brilliant, glowing • Sample Sentence: The luminous dial on his watch helped him see in the dark.

16. Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 • Meticulous: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise • Part of speech: adjective • Synonyms: careful, accurate • Sample Sentence: She had always been so meticulous about her appearance.

17. Thursday, February 6th , 2014 • Somber: dark or dull in color; gloomy • Part of speech: adjective • Synonyms: dark, drab, dull • Sample Sentence: The night skies were somber and starless.

18. WOD: February 10-14 • Attentive • Luminous • Meticulous • Somber

19. Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 More French and Latin Phrases! • force majeure: an uncontrollable event • réspondez, s'ilvousplait: please respond • c'est la vie: that’s life • bon appétit: good appetite; enjoy your meal