Vocabulary Lesson #9
The Revolt of Mother
Characterize (V.)
Sarah Penn’s face, as she rolled her pies,
had that expression of meek vigor which
might have characterized one of the
New Testament saints.
 Definition: to mark or distinguish; to
indicate a particular quality.
 A willingness to make fools of
themselves is what characterizes most
of the winners on that game show.
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Characterize (V.)
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How might you characterize yourself?
Expression (N.)
*…Sarah Penn’s face, as she rolled her
pies, had that expression of meek
vigor……..
*Definition : A look on the face which
reveals one’s feelings.
*I could tell by my husband’s expression
on his face that the team lost.
Expression (N.)
*Explain a time when the expression on
someone’s face told you how they were feeling.
Loophole (N.)
*Nobility of character manifests itself at
loopholes when it is not provided with large
doors.
* Definition : A small opening that offers a
means of defense or escape.
*The parent could not find one loophole
in the school system to prevent her child
from failing.
Loophole (N.)
*Give an example of a time when you were
desperate to find a loophole to get out
of something.
Manifest (V.)
*…Nobility of character manifests itself
at loopholes when it is not provided with
large doors.
*Definition: To make evident or obvious;
to reveal; to show
*During my grandmother’s funeral, my
concern for my mother manifested
itself in tears.
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Manifest (V.)
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Which of these is a synonym for
manifest.
A. opening
B. look
C. reveal
D. conceal
Meek (Adj.)
*…face had the expression of meek
vigor….
*Definition: mild-tempered; patient;
gentle
*The meek teacher guided the rowdy
class through the math lesson.
Meek (Adj.)
* Explain a time when you had to be meek
in order to get through a situation.
Nobility (N.)
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Nobility of character manifests itself at
loopholes when it is not provided with large doors.
Definition: Quality of being worthy or high in
rank, mind, or character.
Although a man of humble birth, Abraham Lincoln
was known for his nobility of character.
Nobility (N.)
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Name some noble people and explain what makes
them worthy or high in rank.
Rankle (V.)
* ….the sight that rankled in her patient and
steadfast soul - ………
*Definition: To keep within the mind irritation or
resentment which becomes increasingly painful.
*The constant talking of the class rankled Ms.
Harris causing her to become extremely
irritated.
Rankle (V.)
*Explain a time when somebody rankled you.
Resentment (N.)
*However deep a resentment she might be forced
to hold against her husband, …………..
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*Definition: Anger or displeasure due to an injury
or insult.
* Lisa felt resentment growing when her computer
shut down while she was writing an essay for
English class.
Resentment (N.)
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Which of these is an antonym for resentment?
A. anger
B. gratitude
C. obstacle
D. humble
Steadfast (Adj.)
* …the sight that rankled in her patient and
steadfast soul - …..
* Definition: faithful; loyal; true; fixed or
unchanging
* Even when the volleyball team made a poor
showing, the school was steadfast in its support.
Steadfast (Adj.)
* Explain a time when a friend was steadfast in
their support for you.
Vigor (N.)
*… had the expression of meek vigor which might
have characterized one……………
*Definition: Mental or physical strength or energy
* Antonio felt refreshed and full of vigor after a
good night’s rest.
Vigor (N.)
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Explain what a teenager could do to be full of
vigor.