1. This document provides a vocabulary lesson for English IV Honors students. It defines 15 words: consternation, anomaly, vitriolic, preamble, coterie, expiate, compendium, comprise, eidetic, innocuous, foist, plethora, flippancy, incongruous, and disconcert. 2. It outlines the schedule for the upcoming week, which includes introducing vocabulary lesson 5, reviewing chapters in The Count of Monte Cristo, quizzing students on the vocabulary words, and discussing additional chapters in the novel. 3. Students are assigned to write a short story using 10 of the vocabulary words, read additional chapters in the book for the next

1. English IV HonorsVocabulary Lesson 5 September 29, 2009 Ms. Barletta cbarletta@dphds.org www.dphds.org

2. Vocabulary Lesson 5 1. consternation (n.): alarming dismay or concern HINT: 2. anomaly (n.): a deviation for the norm HINT: A(n)=not; norm=not normal 3. vitriolic (adj.): harsh in tone; bitterly critical HINT: 4. preamble (n.): a preliminary statement; an introduction HINT: Pre=before/prior 5. coterie (n.): a small group of people who share interests and meet frequently HINT:

3. Vocabulary Lesson 5 6. expiate (v.): to make amends for HINT: 7. compendium (n.): a list or collection of items HINT: compilation 8. comprise (v.): to include or consist of; contain HINT: 9. eidetic (adj.): pertaining to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall HINT: 10. innocuous (adj.): harmless HINT:

4. Vocabulary Lesson 5 11. foist (v.): to pass off as genuine or valuable HINT: Fool 12. plethora (n.): an overabundance; excess HINT: Plenty 13. flippancy (n.): disrespect HINT: 14. incongruous (adj.): incompatible; unsuitable for the situation HINT: In=not; congruent= equal 15. disconcert (v.): to frustrate; confuse HINT: Your parents might disconcert you if they do not let you go to the concert this Saturday.

5. Coming up this week Tuesday, September 29th: Vocabulary Lesson 5 Intro; review chapters 1-20 in The Count of Monte Cristo Homework:Write vocabulary short story using 10/15 words; read chapters 21&22 (pgs. 143-174) in CMC Wednesday, September 30th: Review and answer questions on Chapters 21&22 in CMC Homework: Read Chapters 23& 24 (pgs. 174-198) in CMC Thursday, October 1st: Review and answer questions on Chapters 23&24 in CMC Homework: Study for Vocabulary Lesson 5 Quiz; read Chapters 25-29 (pgs. 198-226) in CMC Friday, October 2nd : Vocabulary Lesson 5 Quiz; review and answer questions on Chapters 25-29 in CMC The Count of Monte Cristo Review Questions are on the English website www.dphdsenglish.org