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WORD OF THE DAY #37Candor [kan-der] n.
Honesty; frankness
Outspokenness, forthright, straightforward
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WORD OF THE DAY #38Carnage [kahr-nij] n.
Widespread killing; slaughter; bloodshed
Massacre, annihilation, havoc, mass murder
A: What did you choose to write about for the word carnage?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym_______
__ for the word carnage.
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WORD OF THE DAY #39Cascade
[kas-keyd] n./v./adj.waterfall
Fall, flowing, stream, descendingA: What did you choose to write
about for the word cascade?B: I wrote a
synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word cascade.
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WORD OF THE DAY #40Catastrophic [kat-uh-strof-ik] adj.
disastrous Damaging, harmful, devastating, A: What did you choose to write about for the word catastrophic?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym_______
__ for the word catastrophic.
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1.Which irony is being used (situational, verbal,
or dramatic)?
2. Give one example of irony being used.
“The Gift of the Magi” p. 287Questions
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WORD OF THE DAY #41Chronic [kron-ik] adj.
Frequently occurring Constant, habitual, continuous,
unyieldingA: What did you choose to write
about for the word chronic?B: I wrote a
synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word chronic.
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WORD OF THE DAY #42Clarity
[klar-i-tee]n.clearness
clear, accuracy, brightness, certaintly
A: What did you choose to write about for the word clarity?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word clarity.
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Ticket-Out-the Door
1. (On page 302,second paragraph) How does this
paragraph make the possible future actions of the princess ambiguous?
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Ticket-Out-the DoorPersuasive Essay Pre-
AssessmentBefore we start the persuasive essay and learn about the rhetorical appeals, we will
write an introductory paragraph in response to the following topic: school uniforms.
Keep in mind what you already know about persuasive essays, and what your goal is
when writing one. I cannot tell you what to do --this is similar to a pre-test. Just try your
best.
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WORD OF THE DAY #43Clench [klen-ch]v.
Tightly closeGrasp, grip
A: What did you choose to write about for the word clench?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word clench.
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WORD OF THE DAY #44Coerce [koh-urs]v.
force Pressure, intimidate
A: What did you choose to write about for the word coerce?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word coerce.
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WORD OF THE DAY #45Compulsory
[kuhm-puhl-suh-ree]adj.Required by rule or law
Required, mandatory, obligatoryA: What did you choose to write about for the word compulsory?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word compulsory.
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WORD OF THE DAY #46Conceivable
[kuhn-see-vuh-buhl] adj.Capable of being imagined or
understoodBelievable, possible, reasonable A: What did you choose to write about for the word conceivable?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word conceivable.
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WORD OF THE DAY #47Condolence [kuhn-doh-luhns] n.
Expression of sympathyComfort, compassion
A: What did you choose to write about for the word condolence?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word condolence.
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WORD OF THE DAY #48Condone [kuhn-dohn] v.
Overlook or excuse an offensePardon, disregard, forgive, accept,
tolerateA: What did you choose to write
about for the word condone?B: I wrote a
synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word condone.
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“Title”Based on Albert Einstein’s
articles and Ray Bradbury’s “The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind,” the
main ideas connect through_________________. In ________,
___________ relates because __________ _______________(evidence).
In ________, ___________ correlates because _________
________________(evidence). __________ _________________helps me
understand __________________________________.
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WORD OF THE DAY #49connoisseurship
[kon-uh-sur, -soor] n.Expert knowledge
Specialist, expert, criticA: What did you choose to write
about for the word connoisseurship?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word connoisseurship.
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WORD OF THE DAY #50Conscientious
[kon-shee-en-shuhs] adj.Careful, thoughtful
Exact, thorough, detailedA: What did you choose to write
about for the word conscientious?B: I wrote a
synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word conscientious.
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WORD OF THE DAY #51Conspicuous
[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] adj.Obvious, noticeable, notable
Plain, visible, evident, transparentA: What did you choose to write about for the word conspicuous?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word conspicuous.
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WORD OF THE DAY #52Conspiracy
[kuhn-spir-uh-see] n.Secret, often unlawful plan carried
out by a groupScheme, plot
A: What did you choose to write about for the word conspiracy?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word conspiracy.
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WORD OF THE DAY #55Controversial [kon-truh-vur-shuhl] n.
Stirring up disagreements between groups holding opposing viewsDebate, belligerent, combative,
contentiousA: What did you choose to write
about for the word controversial?B: I wrote a
synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word controversial.
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Name SurveyWho would you hire based on their
name?a. George Nguyenb. George Cortezc. Thien Nguyend. Chen Vue. Juan Carlos Diercoles
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WORD OF THE DAY #56Conviction [kon-vic-shun] n.
Strong beliefOpinion, faith
A: What did you choose to write about for the word conviction?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word conviction.
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WORD OF THE DAY #58Decrepit [de-kre-pit]adj.
Falling apartDeteriorate, decay
A: What did you choose to write about for the word decrepit?
B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________
_ for the word decrepit.