word masters 2012-2013
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Word Masters 2012-2013. Number each notecard. Put your initials on each card. On one side of your notecard print the vocabulary word. On the other side write the part of speech, definitions, and examples. 1. reservoir. Noun 1. place for collecting water - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Word Masters 2012-2013
• Number each notecard.• Put your initials on each card.• On one side of your notecard print the
vocabulary word.• On the other side write the part of speech,
definitions, and examples.
1. reservoir
• Noun• 1. place for collecting water• 2. something that holds a liquid or fluid The
ink reservoir in the pen was empty.• 3. a place where anything is collected or
accumulated in great amount
2. desecrate
• Verb• To violate or dishonor a sacred or hallowed
place Did the archaeologists desecrate the Indian burial mound when they were searching for artifacts?
3. meticulous
• Adjective• Precise, thorough, extreme care about minute
details He was meticulous about his appearance: his hair precisely parted with every strand in place, his shirt and pants wrinkle-free and sharply creased, his shoes spotless and polished.
4. hue
• Noun• 1. color As the boat was tossed on the waves,
he felt the contents of his stomach rise into his throat, and his face became a greenish hue.
• 2. outcry or clamor When her purse was snatched, the woman let out a loud hue and began chasing the thief.
5. assail
• Verb• 1. assault or attack violently• 2. attack with arguments, criticism, or ridicule• 3. undertake to master He assailed his studies
with new determination.• 4. beset or disturb His mind was assailed with
doubts.
6. lax
• Adjective• 1. careless, negligent He had a lax attitude
when it came to completing his homework.• 2. loose His lax handshake communicated a
weak character.
7. stronghold
• Noun• 1. home, refuge Tern Island in the Pacific
Ocean is the stronghold for the black-footed albatross.
• 2. fortress The army attacked the enemy stronghold and slaughtered those who didn’t surrender.
8. berate
• Verb• Scold, rebuke He was embarrassed when his
mother berated him in public.
9. negligent
• Adjective• 1. lazily careless As she walked through the
kitchen, she gave a negligent wave to her mom who was fixing supper.
• 2. characterized by neglect The authorities arrested the negligent parents who had abandoned their children.
10. canopy
• Noun• An overhead covering The forest canopy
became a solid green fan of pine needles.
11. rivet
• Noun• A metal pin that hold two pieces together• Verb• To hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly His
eyes were so riveted to the screen during the fight scenes that he didn’t notice the other people in the theater.
12. germane
• Adjective• Relevant, related, applicable Please keep your
comments germane during the discussion.
13. archives
• Noun• 1. any extensive record or collection of data• 2. a place where public records and historical
documents are stored He went to the NC Department of Archives and History to do research on his Civil War project.
14. strew
• Verb• Scatter or spread widely Trying to ruin Polly’s
reputation, Belinda strew nasty rumors on Facebook. The floor was strewn with crumbs.
15. incongruous
• Adjective• 1. out of place, inconsistent The delicate
butterfly perched on the snout of the dangerous caiman was incongruous.
• 2. inappropriate At cotillion, incongruous behavior from young men or young ladies will not be tolerated.
16. timbre
• Noun• Tone or the characteristic sound produced by
an instrument The timbre of his voice changed as he got angry.
17. envelop (in-vel-op)
• Verb• Surround • To wrap up in or as in a covering Harry was
enveloped in his invisibility cloak.
18. durable
• Adjective• Lasting, enduring, able to resist wear & decay
Uggs may be cute “boots” but they are not durable or suitable for hiking the Appalachian Trail.
19. girth
• Noun• 1. the measure around anything The man had
such a large girth that he couldn’t see his feet.• 2. a band that passes underneath a horse to
hold a saddle in place• Verb• Encircle, to fasten with a girth
20. entreat
• Verb• Ask earnestly, implore, beg He entreated his
teacher not to call his parents about his failing grade.
21. contingent
• Adjective• 1. dependent on Our plans are contingent on
the weather.• 2. uncertain They had to plan for contingent
expenses.• 3. happening by chance, accidental
Contingent occurrences can’t be foreseen.
22. anachronism
• Noun• Something or someone that belongs or seems
to belong to another time The sword is an anachronism in modern warfare.
23. demur
• Verb• To object They tried to nominate Billy to be
the one to go into the cave and fight the monster, but he demurred.
• Antonym - agree
24. ephemeral
• Adjective• Lasting a very short time, brief The joy he got
the time he bungee jumped from the bridge was ephemeral.
• Noun• Short-lived organism like a mayfly• Antonym - permanent
25. array
• Verb• 1. to place in proper or desired order Napoleon
arrayed his troops for battle.• 2. to dress up She arrayed herself in furs and
diamonds.• Noun• A large number We were all agog when we say
the imposing array of books in Jacob’s room.