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THIS WEEK’S WORDS TO OWN – 2/15/10
Directions:
1) Speculate the meaning of the word, based on how it is used in context.
2) Then discuss the actual definition as a class and write it on this chart. Write the definition in terms
you’ll remember!
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
YOUR SPECULATIONS
ACTUAL DEFINITION
Because she had grown up in a
similar environment, the girl felt like
she had some insight into the main
character of the book.
insight (n., in-sahyt): an instance
Normally the movie star wouldn’t
condescend to sign autographs, as
she thought it was beneath her, but
she made an exception at the Oscars.
condescend (v., kon-duh-send):
to behave as if one is conscious of
descending from a superior
position or rank
modest (adj., mod-ist): having or
showing a moderate or humble
estimate of one’s merits or
importance
revere (v., ri-veer):
to regard with respect tinged with
awe
Despite all of his achievements, the
Nobel Prize winner remained modest
and didn’t brag about himself.
The boy was in complete awe when
he met his favorite baseball player;
he revered him above anyone else in
the world.
Bank executives were censured by
Congress for spending the economic
bailout money on bonuses for
themselves; they were harshly
criticized for their actions.
of understanding the true
nature of a thing, esp. an
intuitive understanding
censure (v., sen-sher):
to criticize or reprimand in a harsh
or vehement manner
The young boy tried to emulate
everything his older brother did; he
wanted to be just like him.
emulate (v., em-yuh-leyt):
to try to equal or excel; imitate
with effort to equal or excel
After confessing her sins, the woman
felt absolved of her guilt and free to
move on with her life.
absolve (v. ab-zolv):
to free from guilt or blame or their
consequences
At first the new vampire was excited
to be immortal, but she began to fear
that she would be all alone after her
mortal friends and family died.
immortal (adj., i-mawr-tl):
not mortal; not subject to death;
undying
The tourist suspected that the taxi
driver was taking a circuitous route in
order to increase the fare, instead of
taking him directly to his hotel.
circuitous (adj., ser-kyoo-i-tuhs):
roundabout, not direct
The sense of trust among the group
of friends was inviolable; nothing
could corrupt or change it.
inviolable (adj., in-vahy-uh-luhbuhl): secure from destruction,
violence or corruption
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THIS WEEK’S WORDS TO OWN – 2/15/10 [TEACHER’S ANSWER KEY]
Directions:
1) Speculate the meaning of the word, based on how it is used in context.
2) Then discuss the actual definition as a class and write it on this chart. Write the definition in terms
you’ll remember!
VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT
Because she had grown up in a
similar environment, the girl felt like
she had some insight into the main
character of the book.
Normally the movie star wouldn’t
condescend to sign autographs, as
she thought it was beneath her, but
she made an exception at the Oscars.
Despite all of his achievements, the
Nobel Prize winner remained modest
and didn’t brag about himself.
The boy was in complete awe when
he met his favorite baseball player;
he revered him above anyone else in
the world.
Bank executives were censured by
Congress for spending the economic
bailout money on bonuses for
themselves; they were harshly
criticized for their actions.
YOUR SPECULATIONS
ACTUAL DEFINITION
insight (n., in-sahyt): an instance
of understanding the true nature
of a thing, esp. through intuitive
understanding
condescend (v., kon-duh-send):
to behave as if one is conscious of
descending from a superior
position, rank, or dignity
modest (adj., mod-ist): having or
showing a moderate or humble
estimate of one's merits,
importance, etc.
revere (v., ri-veer):
to regard with respect tinged with
awe
censure (v., sen-sher):
to criticize or reprimand in a harsh
or vehement manner
The young boy tried to emulate
everything his older brother did; he
wanted to be just like him.
emulate (v., em-yuh-leyt):
to try to equal or excel; imitate
with effort to equal or excel
After confessing her sins, the woman
felt absolved of her guilt and free to
move on with her life.
absolve (v. ab-zolv):
to free from guilt or blame or their
consequences
At first the new vampire was excited
to be immortal, but she began to fear
that she would be all alone after her
mortal friends and family died.
immortal (adj., i-mawr-tl):
not mortal; not subject to death;
undying
The tourist suspected that the taxi
driver was taking a circuitous route in
order to increase the fare, instead of
taking him directly to his hotel.
circuitous (adj., ser-kyoo-i-tuhs):
roundabout; not direct
The sense of trust among the group
of friends was inviolable; nothing
could corrupt or change it.
inviolable (adj., in-vahy-uh-luhbuhl): secure from destruction,
violence, or corruption
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insight
condescend
modest
revere
censure
emulate
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absolve
immortal
circuitous
inviolable