“Thanatopsis” Vocabulary
Vocabulary in context
AP Lang
Read each of the following sentences and then write a definition of the underlined word in the
sentence. Use context clues as well as your knowledge of roots and prefixes. Be prepared to defend your
definition.
1. Billows of smoke rose from the raging forest fire.
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2. To the young child, the long summer vacation seemed illimitable.
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3. According to legend, the goddess fell into the abyss and was never seen again.
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4. Although the two artists never met, they achieved communion through long and intimate
letters.
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5. Those abandoned cars are blight on the neighborhood.
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6. In the course of her travels, Rita met many interesting people.
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7. The accident victim lost consciousness and remained insensible for hours.
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“Thanatopsis” Vocabulary
Vocabulary in context
AP Lang
8. Upon the death of the two patriarchs, their tribes decided to unite under one leader.
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9. With a sigh and a pensive glance, Joan agreed to do the final task.
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10. The troops were unfaltering in their defense of the town and its inhabitants.
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