NEW MASTERY VOCABULARY
•Get out your notebooks.
•VOCAB section!
•Week 7
NEW MASTERY VOCABULARY
•Please review this
week’s words and
word parts loudly
and with
enthusiasm!
CLASS WORK: NEW MASTERY VOCABULARY
Make sure you copy down the
following:
1.The word
2.Part of speech
3.Definition
4.Sentence (original or one of mine)
5.Synonyms
6.Antonyms
s
ss
• Prudent
(prood-nt)
• Reclusive
(ri-kloos-iv)
• Reverence
(rev-ruh ns)
Please
repeat after
me…..
PRUDENT
(PROOD-NT)
Molly was very prudent, and carried her umbrella whenever
there was the slightest chance of rain.
Prudent (adj.): careful or cautious.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…
•The definition of the word prudent
is careful or cautious.
WARM-UP
Give me two examples of times when you knew you had to be prudent.
Why were you so careful or cautious? Please make sure that you are
using the vocab word, and that all answers are school appropriate! Be
prepared to share.
Example: One time when I had to
be prudent was when a strange man
asked me to drive him around the
mall parking lot to look for his car.
Even though I wanted to be nice, I
had to be prudent, so I decided it
would not be a good idea to allow a
stranger to get into my car with me.
Sorry stranger!
Please
repeat after
me…..
RECLUSIVE
(RI-KLOOS-IV)
Even though John was very popular in school, his classmates
were baffled by his choice to be reclusive on the weekends.
RECLUSIVE (ADJ.): AVOIDING THE
COMPANY OF OTHER PEOPLE.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…
•The definition of the word reclusive
is avoiding the company of other
people.
WARM-UP
Have you ever chosen to be reclusive instead of going out? Even
though it has a negative connotation, what are some of the benefits
of being a recluse? Be specific, and don’t forget to use the vocab
word in your response. School appropriate answers only. Get ready
to share!
Example: Sometimes it
feels great to be reclusive! I
occasionally choose to be a
recluse on the weekends in
order to ensure relaxation,
save money, and avoid any
form of unnecessary drama.
Please repeat
after me…
REVERENCE
(REV-RUH NS)
The audience showed more reverence when LeBron James
walked onto the court than during the entire National Anthem.
REVERENCE (N.): A GESTURE
OF HONOR OR RESPECT.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…
The definition of the word reverence is a
gesture of honor or respect.
WARM-UP
Describe an occasion when you had to be reverent. Why was it important to
show honor or respect in that particular situation? Please be sure to use the
vocab word in your response, and school appropriate answers only. Be prepared
to share.
Example: I had to be reverent
when walking into the Sistine
Chapel when visiting the
Vatican. I was aware that it is
considered the holiest place on
earth, and I wanted to be sure
that I was showing the proper
respect. I was silent, my head
was bowed, I disposed of my
water bottle, and I was dressed
appropriately.
•That’s it for week 7.
•Be prepared for a vocab quiz
at the end of the week!