Unit 16
English 11
1st Activity- 1 minute
Write the following words in your study guide:
1. abstract
6. heed
2. absurd
7. lyric
3. ally
8. pacify
4. bizarre
9. retort
5. grate
10. tantalize
Sentence Examples
1. Ginny couldn’t understand the abstract idea of how
the Internet exists without taking up space.
2. The teacher didn’t believe the absurd story that a thief
broke into Jeremy’s house and stole his homework.
3. The 9th grade students decided to ally themselves with
some 10th graders to build a robot for the science fair.
4. The bizarre markings on the board looked like aliens
had written them.
5. When the teacher isn’t in the room, Ken likes to run his
fingernails down the chalkboard to grate on Mandy’s
nerves.
Sentence Examples
6. The old man who lived in the house down the street told
us to heed his warning to stay away, or we’d be sorry.
7. We all enjoy listening to Sandi’s stories because her lyric
voice is pleasant and songlike.
8. When the baby started to cry, his mother gave him a
bottle to pacify him.
9. When her brother said something mean to her, Brenda’s
quick retort was, “Nothing you say can hurt me.”
10. To get her children to behave in the store, the frustrated
mother tantalized them with the promise of ice cream.
2nd Activity- 10 minutes
1. Work with a partner or alone and match the
definitions to the words (with the word strips
provided)
2. Once they are checked for correctness, you will
write the definitions into your study guide.
3. You may use your book to read the word in a
sentence.
Unit 16
English 11
1. abstract
The algebra problem was
very abstract, or difficult
to understand for most
students.
1. abstract
1. POS- adjective
 Definition- non-physical;
difficult to understand
 Synonym- complex, indefinite
 Antonym- clear, concrete
2. POS- noun
 Definition- a summary of a
written document
The algebra problem was very
abstract to most of the students.
2. absurd
Some may say that Cody Lundin is being
absurd and foolish because he goes on
dangerous adventures barefoot.
2. absurd
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POS- adjective
Definitionunbelievable; senseless;
unreasonable
Synonym- crazy,
foolish
Antonym- reasonable,
sensible
Some may say that Cody Lundin
is being absurd and foolish
because he goes on dangerous
adventures barefoot.
3. ally
They were considered allies because
they supported one another in their
quest for peace.
3. ally
1. POS- verb
 Definition- to join
together; unite
2. POS- noun
 Definition- a supporter;
a person or group joined
together for the same
cause
 Antonym- antagonist,
enemy
They were considered allies because they
supported one another in their quest for
peace.
4. bizarre
There are many bizarre and unordinary
foods out in the world, would you try
something like in the picture above?
4. bizarre
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POS- adjective
Definition- odd in
manner or appearance;
not standard
Synonym- strange,
eccentric
Antonym- ordinary,
normal
There are many bizarre and
unordinary foods out in the world,
would you try something like in the
picture above?
5. grate
The puppy’s bark was beginning to
grate on everyone’s nerves.
5. grate
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POS- verb
Definition- to make a
harsh, scraping sound;
grind; annoy
Synonym- scrape,
bother, pester
Antonym- make happy,
please
The puppy’s bark was beginning to
grate on everyone’s nerves.
6. heed
The polar bear did not heed to the sign and as a
result fell on the ice.
6. heed
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POS- verb
Definition- to pay
attention to; listen to
Synonym- attend, be
aware
Antonym- ignore,
disregard
The polar bear did not heed to
the sign and as a result fell
on the ice.
7. lyric
The special lyrics in the poem were
written by the bride’s father.
7. lyric
1. POS- adjective
 Definition- having a
song-like quality
2. POS- noun
 Definition- part of a
song or poem
 Synonym- songlike,
melodic
The special lyrics in the poem
were written by the bride’s
father.
8. pacify
The special pillow seemed to pacify
and calm the baby.
8. pacify
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POS- verb
Definition- to make
peaceful or calm
Synonym- calm,
compose
Antonym- anger, upset
The special pillow seemed to
pacify and calm the baby.
9. retort
He awaited his opponent’s the witty
retort or reply while playing cards and
watching the time.
9. retort
1. POS- noun
 Definition- a sharp, witty
reply
2. POS- verb
 Definition- to reply in a
short manner
 Synonym- response
 Antonym- question,
request
He awaited the witty retort or reply while
playing cards and watching the time.
10. tantalize
He was so tantalized by the goodies on
the table that he almost gave in.
10. tantalize
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POS- verb
Definition- to tempt or
tease with something
that is desired, but then
withholding it
Synonym- tease, tempt,
entice
Antonym- disenchant,
repulse
He was so tantalized by
the goodies on the table
that he almost gave in.
Roots, Prefix, and Suffix
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Roots
pac means “peace” (pacifist, pacify, pacifier)
 tort means “twist” (retort, contort, distort)
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Prefix
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dis means “away” (distort, disarray, discontinue)
Suffix
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ist means “one who deals with or supports”
(biologist, chemist, psychologist)
Homework
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Exercise 2, 3, 6
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10 sentences
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BONUS: Flashcards
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Due Wednesday
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Quiz Friday