English 4 Honors Vocab 6

October 5, 2009
Ms. Barletta
cbarletta@dphds.org
www.dphdsenglish.org
English IV HonorsVocabulary Lesson 6

Vocabulary Lesson 6
1. sectarian (adj.): narrowly confined to a particular group
HINT: sector
2. peregrination(n.): travel by walking
HINT: destination
3. accoutrement (n.): an accessory item of dress or equipment
HINT: Couture
4. contrive (v.): to plan cleverly
HINT: You might contrive a plan to thrive and survive.
5. hubris (n.): overbearing pride; arrogance
HINT:

Vocabulary Lesson 6
6. platitude (n.): an obvious remark; a cliché
HINT: beatitudes; attitude
7. venerate (v.): to respect or revere
HINT:
8. scullion (n.): a servant for menial tasks
HINT:
9. quotidian (n.): everyday; commonplace
HINT: Quote
10. prognosticate (v.): to predict
HINT: Prognosis

Vocabulary Lesson 6
11. antediluvian (adj.): extremely old; antiquated
HINT:
12. stringent (adj.): restrictive; imposing demanding standards
HINT: contingent
13. haughty (adj.): condescendingly proud; arrogant
You might know a hottie who is haughty, and therefore no longer attractive or fun to be around.
14. sanctimonious (adj.): showing false piety or righteousness
HINT: ceremony; sacred
15. imbroglio (n.): a difficult and embarrassing situation
HINT:

Coming up this week
Monday, October 5th: Introduction to Vocabulary Lesson 6; review and discuss The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 21-24Homework: Write vocabulary short story using 15/20 words; read chapters 25-28 in CMC (pgs. 198-221)
Tuesday, October 6th: Review and take notes on chapters 25-28; read and discuss 29-30 (pgs. 221-230)
Homework: Read chapters 31-34 in CMC (pgs. 230-255)
Wednesday, October 7th: Review and discuss chapters 31-34 in CMCThursday, October 8th: Quiz on Chapters 25-34 in CMCHomework: Read chapters 35-38 pgs. 255-277; study for Vocabulary 6 Quiz
Friday, October 9th: Vocabulary Lesson 6 Quiz; review and take notes on chapters 35-38 in CMC (11:30 Dismissal)