Vocabulary Unit 8English 11 GP

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Pg. 75-76

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Vocabulary Preview1. The new student was quickly able to assimilate into

the class and make many friends.

2. The tightly-knit clique of tenth grade students rarely allowed outsiders into their small friendship circle.

3. Pete didn’t have enough money to buy the car he wanted, so he had to finance it through the bank.

4. The Greek myth about Prometheus is meant to explain why early humans did not have fire.

5. Hailey’s phobia of spiders makes her sweat and shake from fear.

Vocabulary Preview6. Any rational person would think about the dangers

involved in skydiving before trying it.

7. The junkyard is filled with unwanted refuse, but you can find some useable items in there if you look hard enough.

8. The shrill sound of the fire alarm startled the students and teachers.

9. During the graduation ceremony Jack remained staid, but everyone else was jumping and cheering with excitement.

10. Karen sent her mother an urgent message asking for help right away.

1. assimilate

A region or society where assimilation is occurring is sometimes referred to as a "melting pot."

1. assimilate

POS- verb

Definition- to take on the culture of a group; to absorb into a group; to make similar

Synonym- absorb, digest

Antonym- rejected, shunned, spurned

2. clique

2. clique

POS- noun

Definition- an exclusive group

Synonym- club, set, circle

Antonym- loner, individualist

3. finance

The young entrepreneur needed to raise 10,000 dollars to finance his business venture.

3. finance

POS- verb

Definition- provide money for

POS- noun

Definition- the study, science, or industry dealing with money

Synonym- fund, bankroll

Antonym- defund, disendow

4. myth

Myth Busters try to determine if something is a fact or a fiction.

4. myth

POS- noun

Definition- a fictional story written to explain a natural event; a legend

Synonym- fable, legend

Antonym- facts, truths

Myth Busters try to determine is something is a fact or a fiction.

5. phobia

5. phobia

POS- noun

Definition- an ongoing fear

Synonym- fear

6. rational

This would be an example of not thinking rationally.

6. rational

POS- adjective

Definition- sensible; reasonable; sane

Synonym- intelligent, reasonable

Antonym- absurd, ridiculous

This would be an example of not thinking rationally.

7. refuse

After the storm, the beach was littered with refuse that needed to be cleaned up.

7. refuse

POS- noun

Definition- trash; waste

Synonym- trash, garbage, waste

POS- verb

Definition- to decline or be unwilling to do something

8. shrill

The singer’s voice was very shrill, causing everyone to cover their ears.

8. shrill

POS- adjective

Definition- harsh; high-pitched; loud

Synonym- howl, screech

Antonym- low, quiet

9. staid

George Washington always appeared staid to instill confidence in his troops.

9. staid

POS- adjective

Definition- poised, dignified; calm

Synonym- earnest, grave

Antonym- frantic, confused

George Washington always appeared staid to instill confidence in his troops.

10. urgent

I had to answer an urgent phone call from my mother even though it interrupted class.

10. urgent

POS- adjective

Definition- very important; needing immediate attention

Synonym- pressing, important

Antonym- noncritical

Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes

Roots simil – “same” (ex. assimilate, dissimilar, similar,

simile) ratio – “reason” (rational, irrational, inspiration)

Prefixes in – “not” (incapable, indecisive) dis – “not” (dissimilar, dislike, disagree)

Suffix al- “having the characteristics of” (rational)

a. shrill b. staid c. assimilate

d. myth e. phobias

1. The woman let out a ______ scream when she saw the mouse run across the kitchen floor.

2. One of the most common ________ is the fear of spiders.

3. Immigrants tend to ________ the ideas and beliefs of a new culture.

4. The speaker appeared ______ amidst the controversial debate.

5. It is a _____ that a watermelon will grow inside your stomach if you eat a watermelon seed.

a. rational

b. cliques c. urgent d. finance e. refuse

1. There are many ________ that form in high school, like jocks, skaters, and musicians.

2. Ava received an _______ notice that she must pay her credit card bill as soon as possible.

3. In order to go to college, Jaxson will have to _______ his loans through a bank.

4. The young man resolved the conflict calmly through _______ thinking.

5. The job offer was so lucrative that the college graduate could not _______ the position.

Homework

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Exercise 2, 3, 6

10 sentences

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