Name
“The Grimke Sisters” Vocabulary
Word
rivet
lectern
abolish
exile
piteous
repentant
deluded
prostrate
reformer
aristocrat
humble
defy
oppression
Part of Speech
verb
noun
verb
noun
adjective
adjective
verb
verb
noun
noun
adjective
verb
noun
epistle
triumphant
motley
noun
adjective
adjective
prejudice
noun
session
spectator
petition
noun
noun
noun
Definition
to fix firmly
a stand with a slanted top which is used to hold a book or speech
to put an end to
a person banished from their home land
pathetic
feeling apologetic
to mislead the mind
to overcome
a person devoted to bring about change
a noble
not proud or arrogant
to challenge the power of a person
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel,
or unjust manner
a letter
having achieved victory or success
a diverse group
an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand
or without knowledge, thought, or reason
a single continuous meeting
a person who looks on or watches
a request made for something desired
Vocabulary Activities
Directions: Complete 3 of the activities to turn in on Thursday.
1. Write a sentence that contains each spelling word. The sentence must demonstrate
the meaning of the word and each sentence must contain correct spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.
2. Make a flashcard for each word. The front of the flashcards must contain the word
and a sentence containing the word. The back of the flashcard must contain the word’s
part of speech and its definition.
3. Write a story using 15 of your words. The story must contain correct spelling,
punctuation, and grammar.
4. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of 10 of your words.
5. Write a synonym or antonym for 10 of your words.
6. Create a word search using Puzzlemaker on Discoveryeducation.com or graph paper
that includes all of your vocabulary words. Then, solve your words search by
highlighting each spelling word.