Please make three different posts of three different vocabulary words from chapters 6-9 of Frankenstein. You must post the words, the part of speech, and the definition:
ex.
CALLOUS: (adj.) thick-skinned, insensitive
In addition, you must reply to three others students' vocabulary words with a sentence of your own written in context:
ex.
The callous man was not bothered by the horrific accident on the side of the road.
This is due Wednesday by class time.
approbation (n.) -approval or praise
ReplyDeleteLizze's parents showed approbation when she received all A's on her report card.
DeleteI received approbation from my boss for my great ideas.
DeleteLittle Johnny received approbation for graduating top of his class.
DeleteWhen little Joey finished all of his chores his parents showed him approbation.
Deleteignominy(n.) - public shame or disgrace
ReplyDeleteKennedy felt a sense of ignominy when the curtain opened and she wasn't ready.
DeleteA lady showed ignominy when her child began screaming very loudly in Walmart.
Deleteimpenetrable(adj.)- impossible to pass through or enter.
ReplyDeleteFort Squidward is now all but impenetrable!
DeleteAfter running into the wall Shannon now sees that the wall is impenetrable.
DeleteUnremitted(adj.)-never lessening, persistent
ReplyDeleteDerra is always unremitted in her drawing.
DeleteMSA cheer squad stunts at the last competition were unremitted.
Deleteamiable (adj)- friendly, pleasant, likeable
ReplyDeleteBen is an amiable young man; he never says a rude word about anyone.
DeleteBeing Amiable can get you very far in life.
DeleteWhen Jack irons his clothes and combs his hair he looks a like more amiable.
DeleteBrooding(adj.)-persistently or morbidly thoughtful
ReplyDeleteThe brooding girl is very confused about which college to attend.
Deletedirge(n)- funeral hymn
ReplyDeleteThey requested an upbeat dance song at the party, but instead the song that was played was more of a dirge.
DeleteDesolating(adj.)-devastating and wasteful:wretched
ReplyDeleteFinding out a close family member has died is desolating.
Deleteindignant (n)- anger caused by something mean or unjust
ReplyDeletezeal(n.)-passion or devotion to a cause.
ReplyDeleteJeremy has a tremendous zeal for bullying his fellow classmates.
Deletesolemnity(n)- dignified seroiusness
ReplyDeletecontempt (n) disrespect, scorn
ReplyDeleteThe student treated the teacher with contempt.
Deleteprocure (v)- to obtain
ReplyDeleteWe had to procure permission to use the classroom.
DeleteYou have to show multiple documents showing who you are in order to procure an ID.
Deletedeprecate(v.)- to belittle, disparge.
ReplyDeleteSamantha deprecate her cat me-nu.
Deleteserene- Adj. calm & peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThe beach seems a serene place to most people seeking a nice vacation.
DeleteAfter the school was on lockdown for a hour, the students was told to be serene.
Deletebenevolence(n.)- kindness, compassion.
ReplyDeleteBoys sometimes can show benevolence, but most of the time they don't.
DeleteResolve- v. to determine or to make a firm decision about.
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DeleteAscend- V. to rise to another level or climb.
ReplyDeleteJesus ascended into heaven.
DeleteShe will ascend to the top of the mountain.
DeleteThe boys grades will ascend if he studies more.
DeleteChris ascended to the NBA from the D- league.
Deletegaiety- (n) the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful
ReplyDeleteperambulate- (v) walk or travel through or around a place or area, esp. for pleasure and in a leisurely way.
ReplyDeleteindelible- (adj) making marks that cannot be removed.
ReplyDeleteOdious (adj.) extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
ReplyDeleteThe roadkill in the street seemed odious in the warm sun.
DeleteAfter playing basketball last hour, Kevin's odor was odious.
DeleteIrksome (adj.) irritating; annoying
ReplyDeleteChris Graves and Brandon Young are very irksome.
DeleteNotwithstanding (adv.) despite; in spite of
ReplyDeletepromontory (n) - a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland.
ReplyDeleteendow (v) - Give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution): "he endowed the church with lands".
ReplyDeleteendued (v) - Endow or provide with a quality or ability: "our sight endued with a far greater sharpness".
ReplyDeleteIndignation (noun)- anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
ReplyDeleteThe student in the group got all of the credit and the others felt indignation for they did all of the work.
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ReplyDeleteFortitude (noun)- courage in pain or adversity
ReplyDeleteThe girls showed fortitude in their time of sorrow.
DeleteShe went through her pregnacy with great fortitude.
DeletePerpetrate (verb)- to carry out or commit
ReplyDeletePeople end up in jail because they perpetrate criminal activites.
DeleteAbyss (noun)- a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm; a wide or profound difference between people
ReplyDeleteThere was a dark, deep abyss that blocked Spongebob's path to Atlantic City
DeleteWretchedness (adj)- in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
ReplyDeleteBeing rude to everyone can put you in a wretchedness situation.
DeleteCountenance (n)- a person's face or facial expression; (v)- admit as acceptable or possible
ReplyDeleteHer face was countenance when she hear the exciting news.
DeleteLatter (adj) - of or relating to the end
ReplyDeleteCabriolet (n)- 1. a car with a roof that folds down 2. a light, two-wheeled carriage with a hood, drawn by one horse
ReplyDeleteThe princess looked just as beautiful as ever, on top of that cabriolet, rolling through the city.
Deleteunbridled (adj) - not controlled or restrained
ReplyDeleteMy new puppy did not come potty trained, he is extremely wild and unbridled.
Deleteconjecture (n) - an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation
ReplyDeleteHer conjecture was based on false information.
DeleteAfter browsing the material, he made a conjecture of what he believed the outcome of the experiment would be.
DeletePerversity (n) abnormality; difference
ReplyDeleteThe new model of the car has a major perversity from the car 2 years ago.
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ReplyDeleteObdurate (adj) stubborn, obstinate; not repentant
ReplyDeleteThe Governor, being as obdurate as he was, did not stop trying to defeat Rick's group in the prison.
DeletePlacid – (adj) peaceful, quiet
ReplyDeleteMy vacation to Hawaii was very placid and calming
DeleteThe scenery by the ocean was very placid.
DeleteToday was placid at school because not many students showed up.
DeleteMy sister wedding was very placid and beautiful.
Deletefetter (v): retrain/ tie up
ReplyDeleteDarryl should fetter the Governor and toss him into a pit of walkers.
Deletevivacity (n): liveliness
ReplyDeleteYou could see the vivacity in the girl's eyes as she waited to see the band backstage.
Deletevacillating (v): unsteady/ wavering
ReplyDeleteThe fan was vacillating due to it not being bolted down correctly.
DeleteDeformity (n): disfigurement, the state of being misshapen.
ReplyDeleteUpon having my computer fall off my bed, the screen had horrible jagged deformity.
Deletedisquisition(n)- a formal inquiry
ReplyDeletePrecipice (n): edge, sleep overhang
ReplyDeleteI was precipice when my mother came into my room
DeleteAfter the party I was precipice, I could barely keep my eyes open.
Deleteimbue(v)- to infuse, dye, wet
ReplyDeleteYou must imbue your jeans in order to keep them bright and colorful when they have faded.
DeleteThe dog is imbue, therefore i don't want him in my house.
DeleteMagistrate (n): an official who can administrate laws
ReplyDeleteThe royal magistrate order the thief decapitated, you could say the thief lost his head when he heard the news.
Deletegall(n)- bitterness; careless nerve
ReplyDeleteSince her father died, her attitude has been quite gall.
Deleteinfamy (n)- reputation for bad deeds
ReplyDeleteJanae's infamy in class is ridiculous.
Deleteadduce (v)- to lead to; to cite as proof
ReplyDeleteA good number of facts are adduced to explain the situation.
Deletetimorous (adj)- timid, shy, full of apprehension
ReplyDeleteFestering (V) - become rotten or offensive to the senses
ReplyDeleteThe leftover food festered from being in the fridge for 2 weeks.
DeleteDepravity (N) - moral corruption
ReplyDeleteIrreproachable (Adj) - beyond criticism; faultless
ReplyDeleteInquire- (v) to ask for information from someone; to ask to see or speak to someone
ReplyDeleteAnguish- (n) severe mental or physical pain or suffering
ReplyDeletecomply (v)- to yield or agree, to go along with
ReplyDeletetenet- (n) belief, doctrine
ReplyDeleteBenefactor(v)- someone giving aid or money
ReplyDeleteaugment(v)- to expand, extend
ReplyDeleteCountenance- n. appearance, facial expression
ReplyDeletelivid-(adj) discolored from a bruise; pale; reddened with anger
ReplyDeleteEndeavor- (v) to try hard to do or achieve something
ReplyDeleteredress(n)- relief from wrong or injury
ReplyDeleteIrresolute(adj)- undecided, uncertain
ReplyDeleteobscure- (adj.) dim, unclear; not well known
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ReplyDeleteMediation(n)- the act of being the middle-man in communication.
ReplyDeleteI have to mediate the fight because no one was getting there points across.
Deletetedious-(adj) tiresome because of length or dullness
ReplyDeleteExculpate- v. to clear of blame or fault, vindicate
ReplyDeletemandate-(n.) a command or order
ReplyDeleteI clean mandate you to give me back my car keys!
DeleteI gave you a specific mandate that i expect you to follow.
Deletewantonly-(adv) without discipline; without restraint
ReplyDeletesustain(v) to support, uphold; endure, undergo
ReplyDeleteAsylum-n. refuge,sanctuary
ReplyDeleteSince the man was so crazy, he had been admitted to an asylum.
DeleteThe Asylum not only keeps people with physical or mental impairments safe from themselves, but also keeps us safe from them.
Deletebestow(v)- to give as a gift
ReplyDeleteShe was bestowed with a pretty crown at Prom.
DeleteFor Christmas, my sister was bestowed with a nice ring.
DeletePreliminary- (adj) denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
ReplyDelete(n) an action or event preceding or preparing for something fuller or more important
prognosticate-(v) to indicate in advance;to forecast
ReplyDeleteInconsolable- (adj) (of a person or their grief) not able to be comforted or alleviated
ReplyDeleteMantlepiece-(n) a structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace
ReplyDeleteBarbarous (adj): lacking culture or refinement; mercilessly cruel.
ReplyDeletediffident (adj.) modest or shy because of lack of self confidence
ReplyDeleteencomium (n) speech or piece or writing that expresses someone highly
ReplyDeleteDespondency (n): discouragement and dejection.
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ReplyDeletesalubrious (adj)
ReplyDelete1. health-giving healthy
2. Pleasant, not run down
Abhorrence (n): loathing, detestation
ReplyDeleteDeplore-(v)-to express or feel grief of; regret strongly
ReplyDeleteI was deplored an A in english class.
DeletePuerile-(adj.)-childish, immature, silly
ReplyDeleteThe 35 year-old man that still plays with toys is very puerile.
DeleteSpurn-(v)-to reject or refuse contemptuously; scorn
ReplyDeleteVictor Frankenstein was the first to spurn the monster.
DeleteVestige (n.)- trace, remnant
ReplyDeleteDisperse (v.)- to break up
ReplyDeleteI had to disperse the cartoon fight between Jeremy and Kevin.
DeleteAfter 5 strong years of being a couple, they dispersed.
DeleteLoiter (v.)- to stand around idly
ReplyDeleteKevin Batiste loiters on the side of the basketball court because he knows he is not as good as the fellow black people playing the game.
DeleteCelestial- (adj.) Of or relating to the sky or the heavens
ReplyDeletemerit(n) - high quality or excellent
ReplyDeletecapacious(adj) - large, roomy; extensive
ReplyDeleteperpetual- (adj.) Never ending or changing.
ReplyDeleteaffliction(n) - severe distress; persistent anguish
ReplyDeleteeccentricities-(adj.) Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern.
ReplyDeleteconsole (v.)- to alleviate frief and raise the spirits of, provide solace
ReplyDeletecease - (verb) bring or come to an end
ReplyDeleteagitation (n.)- commotion, excitement; uneasiness
ReplyDeleterustic (adj.)- rural
ReplyDeleteelude (verb) - escape, avoid
ReplyDeleteadvocate (noun) - a lawyer; one who urges or recommends
ReplyDeletePerdition (n)- eternal damnation
ReplyDeleteParched (adj)- extremely thirsty; shriveld
ReplyDeletemockery (n) 1)Derision; ridicule.
ReplyDelete2) An absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something.
I made a mockery of him.
DeleteRemorse (n)- a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt
ReplyDeletemyriads (n) 1)A countless or extremely great number.
ReplyDelete(chiefly in classical history)
2)A unit of ten thousand.
incite- (v) to move to action; to urge on.
ReplyDeleteimprudent (adj) Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
ReplyDeletedespair (v) - To lose all hope
ReplyDeletefortify- (v) to make stronger.
ReplyDeleteMelancholy (adj) - sad, depressing
ReplyDeleteI don't like watching melancholy movies because they make me cry.
Deletedeprived(v) - Suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits.
ReplyDeletedetestable-(adj) deserving of intense and violent hated.
ReplyDeleteMultitude (n) - the state of being many; a great number
ReplyDeleteCommence (v.)- begin; start
ReplyDeleteAdversity(N)-hardship
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