Vocabulary for “The Interlopers” by Saki
1. acquiesce: (v) to comply with; assent to without protest
2. ambush: (n) the act of waiting in a concealed position in order to launch a surprise attack; (v) to lie in wait, to attack suddenly from a concealed position
3. compromise: (n) settlement of a dispute by concession on both or all sides; (v) to settle by making concessions
4. condolence: (n) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief
5. detest: (v) to dislike intensely; loathe
6. dispossess: (v) to take away possession of something, esp property; expel
7. dispute: (v) to argue, debate, or quarrel; (n) an argument of quarrel
8. embitter: (v) to make resentful or bitter; to aggravate an already hostile feeling, situation
9. endeavor: (v) to try to do something; (n) an effort to do or attain something
10. hideous: (adj) extremely ugly; repulsive
11. interloper: (n) an intruder
12. languor: (n) physical or mental laziness or weariness; oppressive silence or stillness
13. marauder: (v) to roam or go around in quest of plunder; make a raid for booty; to raid for plunder
14. medley: (n) a mixture of various types or elements
15. pious: (adj) having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout
16. precipitous: (adj) very steep
17. prolong: (v) to lengthen induration or space; extend
18. quest: n) the act or an instance of looking for or seeking; search
19. reconciliation: (v) to become friendly with (someone) after estrangement or to reestablish friendly relations between (two or more people)
20. succor: (n) help or assistance, especially in time of difficulty; (v) to give aid to
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Match the antonym from Column A with the Vocabulary Word in Column B
Column A
____1. argue
Column B a. detest
____2. flat
____3. protest
____4. to give
____5. to spread joy b. languor c. embitter d. compromise e. interloper
____6. love
____7. quarrel
____8. defend
____9. guest
____10. enthusiasm f. precipitous g. dispossess h. detest i. acquiesce j. ambush
Word Bank
quest marauder pious condolence endeavor
languor dispute hideous prolong succor
Use the vocabulary words from the Word Bank to complete the following sentences.
1.
In the classic video game Super Mario , Mario goes on an epic _________ to save the
Princess.
2.
Please give my _____________________________ to your family during this time of loss.
3.
I am trying to clean my office before I head downstairs and offer ______________ to my children as they complete their homework.
4.
The masked ______________________ attempted to steal the vase, but the alarm sounded loudly.
5.
The costume designs for some Halloween movies go beyond frightening; they are ______________________________.
6.
Matilda appeared _______________ as she kneeled on the front row with her hands pressed together in prayer-like fashion.
7.
Although we ______________________ to pass the exam, we must study to succeed.
8.
He showed much ________________________ as he began his chores.
9.
There is no need to _____________________ the agony; she has suffered enough.
10.
The _______________________ centers on who deserves the candy.
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Identify 3 words from the vocabulary list that are challenging. Use the following strategy chart to help you study and learn each word. Copy this onto another sheet of paper for each additional words.
Frayer Model: Strategy for Vocabulary Development
TERM EXAMPLES
Definition dictionary/vocab list:
Definition in your own words:
Sketch/give 2 examples that illustrate what
____________________ is.
NON-EXAMPLES
Sketch/give 2 non-examples of
_____________________.
EXTENSION
Give 2 examples of how__________________ might be used in the real world.
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