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Multicultural Literature
“A Raisin in the Sun” –Vocab Set 1
2019 Vocabulary Goal: All students will be able to expand their verbal and written
vocabulary by 150+ words over the course of their freshmen year.
To reach this goal, it is not enough to memorize the meaning.
You must USE your new vocabulary words when you write and speak!
DIRECTIONS: For each term, fill every box fully and completely.
Word: Weary
Part of Speech: adjective
Other forms: wearily (adv)
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Connotation: Negative
Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
Used to describe a person or animal’s condition;
there is not a verb version of this word
Word: Exasperate
Part of Speech: verb
Connotation: Negative
Other forms: exasperation (n), exasperated (adj)
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Definition:
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Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
People feel exasperated, not situations;
Word: Contradiction
Part of Speech: noun
Connotation: Negative
Other forms: contradict (verb), contradicting (adj)
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Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
Only used when considering that there are two
opposite choices or options, not just when something
seems strange or doesn’t make sense.
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Word: Furtive
Part of Speech: adjective
Other forms: furtively
Synonyms or Examples:
Connotation: Negative
Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
Used to describe a person’s actions or behaviors,
not the person himself/herself. There is not a verb version
of this word
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Word: Triumphant
Part of Speech: adjective
Connotation: positive
Other forms: triumph (verb/noun), triumphantly (adv)
Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
Used to describe a person’s experience, not the experience
itself.
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Word: Insinuate
Part of Speech: verb
Connotation: negative
Other forms: insinuation (noun), insinuating (adj)
Definition:
Antonyms or Non-Examples:
Notes on appropriate usage:
Use in a sentence:
Usually used in an accusatory way like “what is that
insinuating?” Refers to negative suggestions only.
Vocab Practice 1
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Explain using vocab
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Explain using vocab
Vocab Practice 2 - Complete by choosing the best word for the blank. CHANGE THE FORM IF NEEDED.
Weary
Exasperate
Contradiction
Furtive
Triumphant
Insinuating
1. Being elbowed every time his went to his locker left Tim feeling _________________ and frustrated at the crowd.
2. The runner felt __________________ at the end of the marathon, as it was a great challenge to overcome.
3. When Karen suddenly earned an A on a test after receiving consistent C’s, her peers didn’t believe her,
__________________ that she had cheated instead of actually studying.
4. To avoid being called on in class, the look on Micah’s face became __________________ when he did not know the answer.
5. To wear Ugg boats in the middle of hot summer weather is a bit of a ________________________.
6. At the end of a long lecture from his mother, John gave a long, ________________ sigh, tired from all he just heard.
Vocab Practice 3
Directions: Look at the sentences below. Circle “yes” or “no” to determine whether the vocab is being used correctly.
Please provide an explanation to support your answer.
1.
“Don’t furtive away from me when I’m talking to you” said the angered parent when lecturing his child.
Yes/No
Explanation:
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2. Whenever the teen made a promise and did not keep it, he was contradicting his commitment.
Yes/No
Explanation:
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3. When given three essay assignments in one day, the student felt exasperated that she did not have enough time to
finish them all.
Yes/No
Explanation:
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4. The intensity of the teacher’s stare insinuated that the class had done something wrong.
Yes/No
Explanation:
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5. When overcoming a serious deficit in the game, the triumph team came back to win in the final minutes
Yes/No
Explanation:
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6. School wearies me so much that sometimes I think I need to go to bed at 8pm and sleep straight until 6am.
Yes/No
Explanation:
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Vocab Practice 4
Overheard Conversations: Imagine that you are walking along the street or riding home in the evening, overhearing different conversations.
Write 3 brief conversations (2-3 statements per conversation) in which each person speaking uses our vocabulary words.
Vocabulary Words:
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Vocabulary in Action - Extra Credit Reminder!
If you find one of our vocabulary words, past or present, in
your SSR book, you may create a mini poster for display on
the vocab wall and earn 2 points of extra credit for each you
submit. (Example to the right)
Mini poster must include: the word with an image as a
letter, its definition, a quote from your SSR book where you
found the word used, title and title and author of the book
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Sorrow – (n) – a deep sadness for the loss of something or
someone
“A great sorrow, and one that I am only beginning to
understand: we don't get to choose our own hearts.” –
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
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