Please make three different posts of three different vocabulary words from chapters 1-5 of Frankenstein. You must post the words, the part of speech, and the definition:
ex.
BESTOW: (v) to give a gift
In addition, you must reply to three others students' vocabulary words with a sentence of your own written in context:
ex.
The queen bestowed the title of knight to the loyal man.
This is due Monday by class time.
Predilection(n.)- preference,liking.
ReplyDeleteMy Predilection for cheese burgers grows more each day.
DeleteMy newfound predilection for cuteness captured my eye.
DeleteI have a predilection of tomatoes on my sandwiches.
DeleteChimerical(adj.) – fanciful, imaginary, visionary.
ReplyDeleteThe girl's best friend, Mary, is chimerical.
DeleteLittle Susie always told chimerical tales of dragons, fairies, and mermaids.
DeleteDegrade (v)- to lower in rank or status; to drag down in moral or intellectual character
ReplyDeleteMichael Jordan was degraded after returning to the NBA from his retirement.
DeleteBullies like to degrade others by picking on them and calling them names.
DeleteBanish(v.) –to force to leave, exile.
ReplyDeleteChris was banished from Walmart after his embarrassing act.
DeleteThe teenagers were banished from the movie theater for sneaking into R rated movies.
DeleteAdam and Eve were banished from the Garden of Eden.
DeleteChris is banished from all of Walmarts in the world.
DeleteWhen the fight broke out at the party everyone was banished.
DeleteTwo teenage boys were banished from MSA for their shameful behavior.
DeleteRobust (adj)- strong and healthy; hardy
ReplyDeleteI think of myself as being somewhat like the hulk, ROBUST!
DeleteAll parents want a robust child.
DeleteAfter coming out the hospital, my grandmother was robust and happy.
DeleteConsummation (n)- fulfillment; ultimate goal or accomplishment
ReplyDeleteConsummation was reached after the woman checked off many things on her bucket list.
DeleteSyndic- (n.) One appointed to represent a corporation, university, or other organization in business transactions; a business agent.
ReplyDeleteNeglect (v.)- to ignore or disregard
ReplyDeleteDo not neglect your English test you have tomorrow.
DeleteI neglected my lizard Harry for a week and he died.
DeleteThe driver had shown an extreme neglect for shaving his face.
DeleteChris neglects his parents when they call his phone.
DeleteProcure (v.)- to obtain
ReplyDeleteIn order to drive and not get a ticket or go to jail you must procure a driver license.
DeleteI had to procure an invitation to get into the party.
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ReplyDeleteBenevolent- (adj.) Well meaning and kindly.
ReplyDeleteIt turns out that their motives are benevolent.
DeleteThe teacher sounds rude but she is really benevolent.
DeleteIndefatigable(adj.)-never tired
ReplyDeleteThe basketball player played the entire game, he seemed indefatigable.
DeleteMy little sister is indefatigable, she stays up all night.
DeleteMy six year old cousin is indefatigable during the weekdays.
DeleteJustin Randall is indefatigable.
DeleteShe seemed so indefatigable while running at her track meet.
DeleteMy 5 year old niece is indefatigable, she never get tired of playing.
DeleteDisconsolate- (Adj.) Without consolation or comfort; unhappy
ReplyDeleteBob, the builder, tried to entertain the disconsolate boy by hitting himself with his own tools.
DeleteThe teacher was disconsolate when the students continued to talk over her.
DeleteKyle was disconsolate when Vanessa rejected him; we couldn't make him feel better, no matter how much we tried.
Deletefortitude(n)- strength, stamina
ReplyDeleteSheen must have a lot of fortitude to lift weights everyday after school in the gym.
DeleteThe cancer victium's fortitude helped her win the battle against her disease.
DeleteThe quarterback's fortitude led his team to a victory.
DeleteThe basketball players have a lot of fortitude during their games.
DeleteAllude (v.)- to make an indirect reference
ReplyDeleteShe alludes the negative comments she makes about her peers.
DeletePerpetually(adv.)-endlessly, always
ReplyDeleteThe earth has spun perpetually for billions of years.
DeleteMy mother perpetually nags about me cleaning my room.
Deleteprognosticate(v)- to indicate in advance; to forecast
ReplyDeleteThe newscast prognosticated the weather for Prom night,exactly as expected.
DeleteOblivion(n.)-the state of being completely forgotten
ReplyDeleteconsolation(n)- something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
ReplyDeleteI ate a lot of ice cream as consolation after my dog died.
DeleteBeing in the company of my friends gave me consolation after the death of my grandparents.
DeleteReverential(adj)-of the nature of, due to, or characterized by reverence.
ReplyDeleteEntreaty(n)- a plea or request
ReplyDeleteThe guilty man to an entreaty in order to not go to jail for long.
DeleteThe principal ignored our entreaty and cancelled the dance anyway.
DeleteThe teachers entreaty was to not cheat in her class.
DeleteBenignity (n)- kindness, gentleness, charity
ReplyDeleteHer benignity was her greatest quality.
DeleteSustenance (n) - means of living, source of nourishment
ReplyDeleteReprobate(v)- to disapprove of, condemn
ReplyDeletePretension (noun) - A claim or the assertion of a claim to something.
ReplyDelete(verb) - Apply tension to (an object) before some other process or event.
Cursory(adj)- hastily done, superficial
ReplyDeleteHe took a cursory glance at the history passage.
Deletevagrantsn(n)- a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.
ReplyDelete(adj)- characteristic of, relating to, or living the life of a vagrant.
The vagrant character of 'Homestuck' is my favorite.
DeleteFutile(adj)- serving no useful purpose; hopeless
ReplyDeleteHis help with my homework was futile.
DeleteAffluence(n)-Riches,Abundance
ReplyDeleteAnimate (v)- to make lively, excited; to fill with spirit.
ReplyDeleteHe was animated with joy over the new movie.
DeleteContrive (v) - to devise, plan, or manage; to form in an artistic manner
ReplyDeleteProtract(v)- to prolong, draw out, extend
ReplyDeleteI protract to do my work until it is time to turn in grades.
Deleteunremitting(adj)- never relaxing or slackening incessant
ReplyDeleteMy schedule during the week is unremitting, so when the weekends arrive I am enthused.
DeleteDeplore (v.)- feel or express strong disapproval of.
ReplyDeleteThe teacher deplores the act of students skipping class.
DeleteSuperfluous (adj) - Unnecessary, esp. through being more than enough.
ReplyDeleteFlagrant(adj)-Outrageous,conspicuous
ReplyDeleteHe acted in a very flagrant matter when he lost his temper.
DeleteLoathing(n)- hatred or great dislike
ReplyDeleteI loathing when people don't try hard during a softball game.
DeleteThe correct way to say this sentence is:
DeleteI loathe when people don't try hard during a softball game.
Loathing, as you used it, is a noun.
Solemn(adj)-Deeply serious, somberly impressive
ReplyDeleteThe mood at the funeral was very solemn.
DeleteRepugnance (noun) -
ReplyDelete1. Intense disgust.
2. Inconsistency or incompatibility of ideas or statements.
Interment (n) - burial
ReplyDeleteTransitory (adj)- short-lived, existing only briefly
ReplyDeleteHer clothing line was only transitory because her sales were low.
DeleteChilvary (n)- the qualities of an ideal knight
ReplyDeleteamable (adj)- friendly, pleasant, likable
ReplyDeleteCollin is not an amble person sometimes.
DeleteAdversity (n.)- difficulties; misfortune
ReplyDeleteShe achieved a lot despite her adversity.
DeleteArdor(n)- passion, enthusiasm
ReplyDeleteDuring her speech, she spoke with great ardor.
DeleteEmulation (n)- jealously rivalry, ambition to excel
ReplyDeleteNo matter how much she trusted him, the girl still faced emulation.
Deleteremorse(n)- a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt.
ReplyDeleteWe were all filled with remorse after the funeral.
DeleteThe girl was filled with remorse when she saw what had happened to him.
DeleteMy family was filled with remorse after our aunt died.
Deleteconvalescence(n)- a gradual recovery after an illness.
ReplyDeleteAbode (n.)- a place if residence; a house or home.
ReplyDeleteI return to my abode every evening after work.
DeleteApathy (n)- lack of feeling or emotion
ReplyDeleteascend(v)- to rise to another level or climb; move upward.
ReplyDeleteHe was happy when he found out that he had ascended to the next level on the game.
DeleteAsylum(n)- refuge; sanctuary.
ReplyDeletePerversity(n)- deiberate unruliness; immorality.
ReplyDeleteDocile(adj)- tame, willing to be taught.
ReplyDeleteSome breeds of dogs are more docile than others.
DeleteDisposition (n): a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
ReplyDeleteMy normally sunny disposition was rudely interrupted by the thought of looking for more vocabulary words.
DeleteHitherto (adv): until now or until the point in time under discussion.
ReplyDeleteSir Macklemore said, "I shall hastily remove some price indicators, hitherto I possess only twenty shillings on my person."
DeleteRustic (adj): having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside.
ReplyDeleteI live in a rustic house by the bayou.
DeletePedantry (n): the habit of paying attention to academic details or rules, a vain display of learning.
ReplyDeleteArduous (adj): extremely difficult, laborious
ReplyDeleteTearing down my grandpa's old shed was arduous.
DeleteHindrance (n): the act or state of being delay, an impediment
ReplyDeletepittance (n)- a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.
ReplyDeleteAfter doing all of the work and cleaning the house, the boy got paid a pittance.
Deleteaerial (adj)- celestial
ReplyDeleteAn angel descended from the sky and Austin exclaimed, "Oh snap! This chic is celestial."
Deletecomply (verb) act in accordance with a wish or command
ReplyDeleteSome of the student at MSA do not comply with the grades required to stay in the academy.
Deletelassitude (noun)- a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
ReplyDeletemien (n) characteristics expressive of attitude or personality
ReplyDeleteluxuriant (adj)- elegant, lavish
ReplyDeletedogmatism (noun)- the tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
ReplyDeleteerroneously (adv) with errors; mistakes
ReplyDeleteMy rough draft was erroneously written because I was rushing.
Deletecountenance (noun)- a person's face or facial expression
ReplyDelete(verb)- admit as acceptable or possible
Upon viewing today's assignment, my countenance became grim and dark, some would even describe it as "grimdark."
Deletesacrilege (noun)- violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred
ReplyDeleteimprudence: (n) careless lack of caution
ReplyDeleteardent(adj.) -passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
ReplyDeleteAbstruse (adj.)
ReplyDelete1. Difficult to understand
2. obscure, deep, profound
The meaning of the play was very abstruse to me.
Deleterecapitulation (n): a brief summary
ReplyDeleteexultation (n.) - the act of being extremely joyful.
ReplyDeleteElixir (n)
ReplyDelete1. sweetened solution containing medicine.
2. catholicon, cure-all, nostrum, panacea,
panegyric (n): elaborate praise: formal hymn of praise
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Deleteinfallibly (adv.) - unfailingly, unerringly
ReplyDeleteDemoniacal (adj)-devilish, very wicked
ReplyDeleteWitches have a reputation and are well-known to be demoniacal beings.
Deletewretchedness (adj) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
ReplyDeleteThe man that they pulled from the car was wretchedness.
Deletesubsistence (n) - means for existence; the necessities of life
ReplyDeleterankle (v) continue to be painful; fester
ReplyDeleterepent (v) - to regret a past action
ReplyDeleteSinners are taught to repent after they have made a mistake.
Deleterelinquish (v) voluntarily cease to keep or claim
ReplyDeleteThe heartbroken little girl relinquished her rights to her new toys after misbehaving at school.
DeleteThe princess relinquished her right to the throne.
Deletecaprice (n) - an impulsive change of mind, fickleness
ReplyDeleteMalignant (n.)- evil in influence of effect; aggressively malicious; tending to produce health.
ReplyDeleteThe stepsisters' malignant behavior towards Cinderella reduced her to tears.
DeleteInclemency (n) - storminess; unmercifulness, lack of lenience
ReplyDeleteIndulge(v.)- to give in to a craving or desire.
ReplyDeletefidelity (n.) loyalty
ReplyDeleteLexicon (n) - a dictionary; the vocabulary of a language
ReplyDeleteThe girl decided to read the lexicon for the Harry Potter books since there were such strange words in the series.
DeleteIrreparable(adj.)- unable to be repaired.
ReplyDeleteThe shattered vase on the floor was irreparable.
DeletePresumption (n) - rudeness; improper boldness
ReplyDeletePalpitate (v) - to beat rapidly and strongly
ReplyDeletelament (v.) to deplore, grieve
ReplyDeleteStep mothers are very odious toward their step children.
ReplyDeleteApparition (n) - an unexpected or unusual sight; a ghostly figure.
ReplyDeleteThe party was going quite well until Macbeth thought he saw an apparition of Banqou.
DeleteDeplore- (a)-to feel or express grief for
ReplyDeleteProfane (adj.) - impure; contrary to religion; sacrilegious.
ReplyDeleteMadeline's profane comments are not appropriate for this forum.
DeleteArdour- (a)-an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
ReplyDeleteChimera- (n)- an illusion or fabrication of the mind; especially : an unrealizable dream
ReplyDeletedeficiency- (n) a lack or shortage
ReplyDeletePulpit- (n) a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.
ReplyDeleteIncantation- (n) a series of words said as a magic spell or charm
ReplyDeleteDisinclination- (n) a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm
ReplyDeletetingle- (v) to affect or modify in character; to color with a slight shade, stain, odor, or taste
ReplyDeleteLanguor-(n)-lack of energy, indifference, slowness
ReplyDeleteinfuse (v)- to inspire or animate; to cause to be permeated with something that alters for the better
ReplyDeleteVivacity-(n)-liveliness,spiritedness
ReplyDeleteLeisure(n)- Free time
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