Name:_______________________________
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Chapter
1
Vocabulary
Breakdown
meticulous
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
(meticulously
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Extremely
careful
and
precise;
Extremely
or
excessively
concerned
with
details.
Thorough,
careful,
painstaking
“Always
meticulously
neat,
six‐year‐old
little
man
never
allowed
dirt
or
tears
or
stains
to
mar
anything
he
owned”
(3‐4).
She
described
the
story
to
me
with
meticulous
detail.
He
is
always
meticulously
accurate
when
conducting
experiments.
Create
a
sentence
using
the
word
meticulously
(or
meticulous):
Illustration
•
Meticulous
Particular
_________________
•
•
_________________
Careless
•
•
Which
scenario
describes
someone
being
meticulous?
A
student
who
checks
the
homework
board
several
times
to
make
sure
he
wrote
down
the
homework
correctly.
A
student
who
doesn’t
proofread
her
writing
assignment
before
turning
it
in.
Someone
who
vacuums
her
car
every
day
so
that
it
stays
clean.
Someone
who
never
makes
his
bed.
Name:_______________________________
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B
C
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Taylor:
Chapter
1
Vocabulary
Breakdown
amiable
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
(amiably
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Being
friendly
or
sociable
Warmly,
good‐natured,
pleasantly,
kindly
“Stacy
pulled
back,
considering
whether
or
not
T.J.’s
words
were
offensive,
but
T.J.
immediately
erased
the
question
by
continuing
amiably”
(11).
She
talked
with
her
friend
amiably
as
they
walked
to
school.
Everyone
treated
the
new
student
amiably
in
order
to
help
her
feel
welcome.
Create
a
sentence
using
the
word
amiably
(or
amiable):
Illustration
•
Amiable
Good‐natured
_________________
•
•
_________________
Offensive
•
•
Which
scenario
describes
someone
acting
amiably?
Someone
who
offers
to
show
a
new
student
around
the
school.
A
bully
who
is
calling
someone
names.
Two
friends
having
a
conversation
about
the
weekend.
A
girl
yelling
at
her
brother.
Someone
holding
the
door
open
for
an
elderly
person.
Name:_______________________________
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B
C
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Taylor:
Chapter
2
Vocabulary
Breakdown
formidable
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Illustration
Causing
fear
or
dread.
Frightening,
disturbing,
alarming
“But
now,
gazing
up
at
the
most
formidable‐looking
being
we
had
ever
encountered,
we
huddled
closer
to
Papa”
(34).
The
black
clouds
in
the
sky
looked
formidable,
so
we
left
the
beach
right
away.
The
animal
that
approached
the
campsite
was
the
most
formidable
creature
the
campers
had
ever
seen.
Create
2
sentences
using
the
word
formidable:
• Terrifying
• Formidable
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
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B
C
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Taylor:
Chapter
3
Vocabulary
Breakdown
Oblivious
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Illustration
Lacking
awareness;
Not
having
conscious
knowledge
of
something
Unaware,
unmindful,
ignorant
“And
for
once
in
his
life,
Little
Man
was
happily
oblivious
to
the
mud
spattering
upon
him”
(51).
The
students
talking
in
the
back
of
the
room
were
oblivious
of
everyone
trying
to
get
their
attention.
When
she
got
pulled
over,
she
claimed
she
was
oblivious
of
the
speed
limit
on
that
road.
Create
2
sentences
using
the
word
oblivious:
Name:_______________________________
ELA
Period
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B
C
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Chapter
4
Vocabulary
Breakdown
haughty
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
(haughtily
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentence
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Illustration
Blatantly
proud;
Conceited
or
stuck‐up
Proudly,
arrogantly,
snootily
“…’you
don’t
have
to
get
snippety
about
it,’
replied
T.J.
haughtily”
(73).
She
haughtily
rejected
her
classmates’
ideas
for
the
project,
claiming
hers
was
the
best.
He
came
to
school
and
haughtily
bragged
about
all
of
the
presents
he
got
for
his
birthday.
Create
2
sample
sentences
using
the
word
haughtily
(or
haughty).
• Haughty
• Arrogant
• _________________
• _________________
• Modest
• _________________
Name:_______________________________
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B
C
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Chapter
5Vocabulary
Breakdown
malevolent
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
(malevolently
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Illustration
Having,
or
acting
from,
a
vicious
(cruel/evil)
will
or
intention;
Showing
the
desire
to
cause
harm
to
another
person
Nastily,
cruelly,
unkindly,
offensively
“His
dark
eyes
flashed
malevolently
as
he
pushed
me
in
front
of
him
through
the
crowd”
(112).
Her
feelings
were
deeply
hurt
by
the
malevolent
gossip
going
around
about
her.
The
bully
stared
malevolently
at
me
as
he
demanded
my
lunch
money.
Create
a
sentence
using
the
word
malevolently
(or
malevolent):
• Malevolently
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
• Kindly
Which
scenario
describes
someone
acting
malevolently?
Someone
who
deliberately
tries
to
hurt
a
classmate’s
feelings.
A
girl
offering
her
brother
some
ice
cream.
A
teacher
helping
a
student
study
for
a
quiz.
A
bully
who
starts
a
hurtful
rumor
about
someone.
Name:_______________________________
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B
C
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Chapter
6
Vocabulary
Breakdown
ominous
Definition
in
Context
(ominously
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Illustration
Suggesting
that
something
bad
is
going
to
happen
in
the
future
Threateningly,
worryingly,
gloomily
“’If
he
don’t,’
said
Little
Man
ominously,
‘I
betcha
Uncle
Hammer’ll
teach
that
Ole
Mister
Simms
a
thing
or
two”
(124).
The
ominous
clouds
in
the
distance
suggested
that
we
might
get
a
storm
later.
She
spoke
ominously
about
the
show
being
cancelled
if
we
didn’t
sell
enough
tickets.
Create
2
sentences
using
the
word
ominously
(or
ominous):
Name:_______________________________
ELA
Period
A
B
C
Date__________________________
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Chapter
7
Vocabulary
Breakdown
insolent
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
(insolently
adv.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentence
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Illustration
Acting
rude
or
impolite;
Showing
a
lack
of
respect
for
other
people.
Rudely,
offensively
“Mr.
Granger
looked
up
sharply,
but
Uncle
Hammer
eyed
him
insolently…”(168).
The
student
was
sent
to
the
principal’s
office
for
behaving
insolently
in
class.
Create
a
sentence
using
the
word
insolently
(or
insolent):
• Insolent
• Offensive
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
• Respectful
Name:_______________________________
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B
C
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Chapter
8
Vocabulary
Breakdown
Jovial
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Illustration
Full
of
happiness
and
joy
Cheerful,
jolly,
fun‐loving,
happy
“When
we
caught
up
with
them,
it
was
obvious
that
the
jovial
mask
T.J.
always
wore
had
been
stripped
away”
(177).
She
was
in
a
jovial
mood
after
hearing
the
good
news.
His
grandpa
was
a
jovial
man
who
was
always
smiling.
Create
a
sentence
using
the
word
jovial:
• ____________________
• Jovial
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
Which
scenario
describes
someone
being
jovial?
Friends
smiling
and
laughing
with
each
other.
A
girl
standing
with
her
arms
crossed,
frowning.
A
teacher
smiling
and
welcoming
students
as
they
enter
the
classroom.
A
boy
complaining
about
having
to
do
chores.
Name:_______________________________
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Period
A
B
C
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Chapter
10
Vocabulary
Breakdown
condescend
Definition
in
Context
V.
(condescending
adj.)
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
Showing
that
you
believe
you
are
more
intelligent
or
above
other
people
Snobbish,
arrogant,
pompous,
haughty
“…Melvin
nodded,
a
condescending
smirk
on
his
face…”
(240).
His
comments
were
offensive
and
condescending
to
us.
She
spoke
to
us
in
a
condescending
tone,
like
she
thought
we
were
not
smart
enough.
Create
2
sentences
using
the
word
condescending:
• Condescending
• Haughty
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
Illustration
Name:_______________________________
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Period
A
B
C
Date__________________________
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Chapter
11
Vocabulary
Breakdown
grimace
Definition
in
Context
V.
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
A
facial
expression
in
which
your
mouth
and
face
are
twisted,
usually
showing
disgust,
disapproval,
discomfort,
or
pain
Frown,
scowl,
wince
“I
grimaced
and
shook
my
head
at
the
sight”
(244).
The
patient
grimaced
in
pain
when
his
wound
was
touched.
Her
friends
grimaced
as
the
girl
told
the
story
of
how
she
fell
out
of
the
tree.
Create
2
sentences
using
the
word
grimace
(or
grimaced):
Illustration
Name:_______________________________
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Period
A
B
C
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Chapter
12
Vocabulary
Breakdown
Desolate
Definition
in
Context
Adj.
Synonyms
Context
Sample
Sentences
Student
Generated
Response
Scale
1. Lacking
people,
animals,
plants,
etc.
that
make
people
feel
welcome
in
a
place.
2. Very
sad
and
lonely
(especially
if
someone
has
died)
Deserted,
bleak,
barren
“…the
land
was
charred,
desolate,
black,
still
steaming
from
the
night”(266).
We
drove
for
hours
along
a
desolate
stretch
of
road.
Create
2
sentence
using
the
word
desolate:
• Desolate
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
• Fertile
Illustration
Name:
_______________________________________________
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Date:
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