English – Students need to be
able to spell, define and use the word correctly in a sentence for the quiz on Friday,
September 27th . Students are encouraged
to create their own sentences but may memorize these sentences if they need
to. They do not need to memorize the part of speech.
Spelling and Vocabulary
Set #1
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valiant (adjective)– courageous,
brave
Rikki was a valiant young mongoose.
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chronology (noun) – the order or
list of events according to time
We are studying the chronology of
Biblical history.
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cowered (verb) – to cringe or move
back in fear The boy cowered as the snake prepared to
strike.
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neurology (noun) – the study of the
brain and nervous system Ben Carson studied neurology in medical
school.
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prejudice (noun) – an unfavourable
opinion formed without adequate knowledge Ben Carson experienced
prejudice as a young boy and even as a Doctor.
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dialect (noun) – the way of
speaking of a specific group of people
The slaves spoke in their own
dialect.
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necessary (adjective) - absolutely
needed, required, essential
It is necessary for us to obey. |
illiterate (adjective) – being
unable to read or write. Ben Carson’s mother was illiterate when
he was a boy.
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protagonist (noun) – the main
character of a story
Julilly is the protagonist of the
novel.
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deceive (verb) – to cause someone
to believe something that isn’t true
Satan tries to deceive us.
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