12th grade English Vocabulary

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

2. 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:

3. 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

4. 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:

5. 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)