English 9 Academic
Name ______________________________
Visual Vocabulary
To get the most from vocabulary study without wasting our time and effort, each of us will be
responsible for researching a few words from the vocabulary list and presenting them to the class. You
will complete a form with information about your assigned vocabulary word, and you will provide a
visual example of your word to help us recognize its meaning in a more creative way.
We will go through the list in order, with two students presenting their words each day, so you
will always know when it is your turn. Because we may have absent presenters, you will be asked to
turn in your work in advance of your presentation.
After each list of 10 words has been presented, we will have a vocabulary quiz. You will be
responsible for knowing the definition and form of the word, recognizing synonyms and antonyms of the
word, and being able to use the word in a sentence.
Here’s how vocabulary will work in our English 9 class:
1. On the attached vocabulary list, circle the words you are responsible for presenting and note
the date that each word is due.
2. To complete an assigned word, download the vocabulary template from your class web page.
This can be found on the “Class Resources” page, under the “Handouts” tab.
3. Fill out the required information and print your sheet. If you cannot print, Ms. Cook must
receive the form as an e-mail attachment (bcook@pennsbury.k12.pa.us) by 7:15 a.m. on the
day it is due.
4. On a separate piece of paper, draw or print an image that represents the definition of your
word (see example). Be sure to clearly write your word on the paper as well!
5. Turn in your printed form and image on the day it is due.
6. Be prepared to present your word on your assigned date!
As a reminder, fill in your information below:
First Word
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Word #______
Due ____________________
Second Word ____________________________
Word #______
Due ____________________
Third Word
Word #______
Due ____________________
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English 9 Vocabulary
Helpful Hints for Vocabulary Success
When you complete the word sheet, keep the following in mind:
1. Since some words may have many definitions—too many for you to copy—record only those
that would be used most often in writing and speaking. Ask Ms. Cook or Ms. Hidalgo if you
aren’t sure which definitions are best.
2. Consider using Ms. Cook’s Cobuild dictionary for your definitions. It may be easier to
understand than your regular dictionary.
3. If the word’s definitions are not similar, make sure you understand each so you can better and
more accurately use the word.
4. Use a reliable thesaurus to find your synonyms and antonyms.
5. Your original sentence should be grammatically correct and only one sentence long. It may not
incorporate the definition, but it should have context clues that reveal the meaning. See below
for examples of weak and strong sentences.
Sentence Quality Examples
Indulge – (verb) to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one’s will
POOR
John always indulged himself.
There is no context here, so we cannot tell what “indulged” means.
BETTER
Although he ruined his diet, John indulged in an ice cream sundae.
This sentence gives us some indication that John “gave in” to something which violated
his diet, but still could be clearer.
BEST
To stop him from screaming, John’s parents indulged him by buying all the toys he
wanted.
This sentence offers a clear context by showing the situation and how the parents “gave
in” to satisfy John’s wishes.
English 9 Academic
Name ________________________
Vocabulary Word: __________________________________
Word Number: ___________
Pronunciation: _____________________________________
Part of Speech: ___________
Other Word Forms (include part of speech):
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Definition(s), by part of speech:
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3 Synonyms (same part of speech as word; do not repeat words in definition):
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3 Antonyms (same part of speech as word):
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Original Sentence (should accurately convey meaning in context):
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English 9 Academic
Vocabulary Lists
List 1
1. intangible
2. awry
3. beguile
4. dilapidated
5. prosaic
6. disposition
7. assuage
8. taciturn
9. amble
10. repertoire
List 4
31. retribution
32. obstinate
33. frivolous
34. discern
35. sullen
36. imminent
37. serene
38. infallible
39. blight
40. reiterate
List 7
61. glower
62. aloof
63. epic
64. versatile
65. pernicious
66. transgression
67. valiant
68. augment
69. procure
70. calamity
List 2
11. malevolent
12. vapid
13. morbid
14. predilection
15. concession
16. condescend
17. poignant
18. consternation
19. cower
20. futile
List 5
41. precarious
42. meager
43. bewilder
44. catastrophe
45. implication
46. indiscriminate
47. ominous
48. unrelenting
49. formidable
50. truculent
List 8
71. abhor
72. solemn
73. wistful
74. chide
75. pensive
76. condemnation
77. covet
78. vigilant
79. conspicuous
80. condone
List 3
21. impoverished
22. inciting
23. contrition
24. incessant
25. vexation
26. adulation
27. aghast
28. exorbitant
29. preclude
30. impunity
List 6
51. admonish
52. austere
53. menacing
54. adversity
55. ravage
56. rancor
57. abominable
58. tumultuous
59. candor
60. disdainful