Directions: For each of the vocabulary words from Chapters 5-6 below:
1.
Read the origin of the word. ( The base of the word is in parentheses.
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2.
Draw an inference (an educated guess) of the vocabulary word’s meaning based upon the word origin. ( You may have to look up the word in parentheses to find this. You may also refer to the novel for help in context.
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3.
Look up the meaning of the vocabulary word in a dictionary.
4.
Use the vocabulary word in a complete sentence, showing that you understand what the vocabulary word means.
Ex. reproachfully (reproach)
Word Origin: from Latin re- meaning “back” plus prop , meaning “near” a.
My Definition: something that is near, but towards the back b.
Dictionary Definition: with disapproval or blame c.
Sentence: Because Lydia returned almost an hour late from her date, her parents reprimanded her reproachfully.
1.
scrutinized (scrutiny)
Word Origin: from Latin scrutari, meaning “to search, examine” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
2.
harrowed (harrow)
Word Origin: from Middle English harwe , meaning “harrass” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
3.
endured (endure)
Word Origin: from Latin indurare , meaning “to harden”

a.
My Definition:

b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
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defunct (defunct)
Word Origin: from Latin defunctus, meaning “to finish” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
5.
nebulous (nebulous)
Word Origin: from Latin nebula , meaning “cloud” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
6.
laudable (laud)
Word Origin: from Latin laudere , meaning “praise” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
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insidious (insidious)
Word Origin: from Latin insidere , meaning “to sit upon” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:

8.
ineffable (ineffable)
Word Origin: from Latin ineffabilis , meaning “not utterable” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
9.
ramification (ramify)
Word Origin: from Latin ram , meaning “branch” plus facere , meaning “to make” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
10.
contingencies (contingent)
Word Origin: from Latin contingere , meaning “to touch” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition: c.
Sentence:
11.
cordial (cordial)
Word Origin: from Latin cord , meaning “heart” a.
My Definition: b.
Dictionary Definition:
Sentence: