Name
I am Malala Chapters1-5 Vocabulary
Word
fickle
Pashtun
badal
Ramadan
Part of Speech
adjective
noun
adjective
noun
bazaar
blasphemy
cheeky
banter
raucous
melancholy
vulnerable
opportunity
chaos
lush
console
pacifist
noun
noun
adjective
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
noun
adjective
verb
noun
veranda
uproarious
illiterate
shalwar kamiz
noun
adjective
adjective
noun
Definition
Marked by erratic changeableness in affections
A tribe of people spread across Afghanistan and Pakistan
revenge
A time of inner reflection during the ninth month of the Islamic
calendar; observed by fasting every day from sunrise to sunset
A market in a Middle Eastern country
The act of depriving something of its sacred character
Offensively bold
A light and teasing exchange of remarks
Constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
Characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
Loosely made or held together; shaky
A possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
A state of extreme confusion and disorder
Growing in extreme abundance
To give moral or emotional strength; to comfort
Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
A porch along the outside of a building
Boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
Not able to read or write
Traditional outfit of loose tunic and trousers worn by both men
and women
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.