vocabulary rating worksheet.docx
Homework - write an original sentence for each set of words every week
Quiz for every set of 10 words.
These words come from The Crucible
blasphemy - (noun) irreverent behavior toward anything held sacred or priceless; the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
contempt - (noun) an intense feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court or legislative body.
fathom - (verb) to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand
persecute - (verb) to harass or make someone suffer, especially because of their opinions or beliefs
marvel - (n.) something that causes wonder or amazement (It is a marvel that…)
calamity - (n.) disaster
These words come from Of Mice and Men
aloof (adj.): distant; removed; cool
contemptuous: (adj.) full of contempt or scorn
meager (adj.): of poor quality or small amount
receptive: (adj.) able and willing to listen to and accept information, new ideas, etc.
writhed (v.): twisted, as in pain
anguished (adj.): in a lot of physical or mental pain
brusquely (adv.): quickly, almost rudely
contemplate (v.) to think
morosely (adv.): in a sad, gloomy manner
ominous (adj.) foreshadowing/threatening something bad to come
These words come from "A Raisin in the Sun"
ludicrous - (adj.) laughably ridiculous
undistinguished - (adj.) common, nothing special
vengeance - (n.) violence or fury (with a vengeance, as in revenge)
feign – (v.) to fake; to make believe; pretend
feebly – (adv.) in a frail, weak manner
facet – (n.) aspect; phase; side
apathetic – (adj.) not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive
assertion – (n.) a strong statement or declaration that something is true
Permeate – (v.) to pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through; saturate
Erroneous – (adj.) containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong
Impetuous – (adj.) characterized by sudden action or emotion; impulsive
Vehement – (adj.) strongly emotional; intense or passionate
Elicit – (v.) to draw forth, bring out, or evoke (as in a response)