Level G, Unit 4 Extra Credit Activity: Write one continuous
piece of writing about Hamlet using as many of the Unit 4
vocabulary words as you can. Your piece of writing must
have a complete through-line. It must make sense. You
CANNOT just write random sentences. The words must be
used correctly in context.
Underline each vocabulary word. You will receive 2 Points for
each vocabulary word used correctly (40 points max). Due by
the beginning of period on Friday, 12/11.
Atrophy
(N.) The wasting away of a body organ or tissue; Any
progressive decline or failure (V.) To waste away
Synonyms: Degeneration, Deterioration, Wither
Antonyms: Growth, Mature
Bastion
(N.) A fortified place, stronghold
Synonyms: Citadel, Rampart, Parapet
Concord
(N.) A state of agreement, harmony, unanimity; A treaty, pact
covenant
Antonyms: Disagreement, Strife, Discord
Consumate
(Adj.) Complete or perfect in the highest degree; (V.) to bring
to a state of completion or perfection
Synonyms: (Adj.) Masterful; (V.) Clinch, Conclude
Antonyms: (V.) Launch, Initiate, Begin, Kick Off
Dissarray
(N.) Disorder, Confusion; (V.) To throw into disorder
Synonyms: (N.) Disorganization; (V.) Dishevel, Mess up
Antonyms: (N.) Organization, Order, Tininess
Exigency
(N., often pl.) Urgency, pressure; Urgent demand, pressing
need; an emergency
Synonyms: Requirement, Crisis
Flostsam
(N.) floating debris; homeless, impoverished people
Synonym: Floating Wreckage
Frenetic
(Adj.) Frenzied, Highly agitated
Synonyms: Frantic, Overwrought
Antonyms: Calm, Controlled, Relaxed, Leisurely
Glean
(V.) To gather bit by bit; To gather small quantities of grain
left in a field by the reapers
Synonyms: Cull, Pick up
Grouse
(N.) A type of game bird; A complaint; (V.) To complain,
grumble
Synonyms: (V.) Kvetch, Bellyache
Incarcerate
(V.) To imprison, confine, jail
Synonym: Intern
Antonyms: Liberate, Free
Incumbent
(Adj.) Obligatory, required; (N.) One who holds a specific
office at the time spoken of
Synonyms: (Adj.) Mandatory, Necessary
Antonyms: (Adj.) Optional, Unnecessary
Jocular
(Adj.) Humorous, jesting, jolly, joking
Synonyms: Waggish, Facetious, Droll
Antonyms: Solemn, Grave, Earnest, Grim
Ludicrous
(Adj.) Ridiculous, laughable, absurd
Synonyms: Risible, Preposterous
Antonyms: Heartrending, Poignant, Pathetic
Mordant
(Adj.) Biting or caustic in thought, manner, or style; Sharply or
bitterly harsh
Synonyms: Acrimonious, Acidulous, Sardonic, Scathing
Antonyms: Bland, Mild, Gentle, Soothing
Nettle
(N.) A prickly or stinging plant; (V.) to arouse displeasure,
impatience, or anger; To vex or irritate severely
Synonyms: (V.) Peeve, Annoy, Incense, Gall
Antonyms: (V.) Please, Delight, Soothe, Pacify
Pecuniary
(Adj.) Consisting of or measured in money; of or related to
money
Synonym: Monetary
Pusillanimous
(Adj.) Contemptibly cowardly or mean-spirited
Synonym: Lily-livered
Antonyms: Stouthearted, Courageous
Recumbent
(Adj.) In a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one
sleeping or resting
Synonyms: Prone, Supine, Inactive
Antonyms: Erect, Energetic, Dynamic
Stratagem
(N.) A scheme to outwit or deceive an opponent or to gain an
end
Synonyms: Trick, Ploy, Subterfuge