Vocabulary / Spelling List #4.
(Definitions & Sentences due Day 2 – Wed Oct 21st, Quiz Day 3 - Thurs Oct 22nd)
1. Correct any errors to your pretest. Write the word shape and spell the word with the incorrect part exaggerated.
2. For each word list provide
a) the part of speech (ex. noun, verb)
b) a definition that you understand
c) a sentence
(the first three are completed for you)
1. tyrant – (noun) Defn - a person who exercises power in a cruel way
The tyrant ruled the country with an iron fist.
2. venerable – (adjective) – Defn worthy of profound respect, often because of age or wisdom
People came from far and wide to hear the venerable woman speak.
3. emphasize – (verb) - to stress, single out as important
Ms. Gesner wanted to emphasize how to complete the vocabulary homework properly.
4.neutral 5. gorgeous 6. beverage 7. forfeit 8. bolster 9. morbid 10. denizen, 11. metaphor,
12. simile 13. literal 14. figurative 15. specimen 16. cylinder 17. mystify 18. typify
19. orderly 20.onomatopoeia
Need a challenge?? – Provide the Word Origin – Use more than one word in a sentence
