vocabulary word of the day literature connection
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Vocabulary
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I called upon a good-natured, garrulous friend whom I knew would talk my ear off!
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garrulous
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I found Simon dozing by the stove of the old, dilapidated tavern in the ancient mining camp.
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dilapidated
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In his relaxed pose, I noticed he wore an expression of gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil face.
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tranquil
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Simon proceeded to tell me the story of the Reverend Smiley in as monotonous a voice as I had ever heard.
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monotonous
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Watching a man tell such a strange story without ever smiling was exquisitely absurd!
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exquisitely
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Since I no longer believed the vagabond Jim Smiley was the same as the Reverend Smiley, I took my leave.
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vagabond
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President Kennedy became a martyr who was prayed to for favors that only one who had died for a cause
would understand.
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martyr
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The other girls seemed to enjoy humiliating me every chance they got because I was different from them.
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humiliate
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My mother always talked to me about virtue, morality, and other subjects that did not interest me.
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morality
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I felt great elation because Eugene had asked be to come to his house to study with him!
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elation
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discreet
The school was such a huge place that it took me days and many discreet questions to discover what classes
the new boy was in.
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infatuated
My mother said I was staring out the window like an enamorada – like a girl stupidly infatuated with a boy.
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My mother was so distraught that I wanted to comfort her, but I didn’t have time before my meeting
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distraught
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Because of being in mourning, we would practice restraint, so would have no loud music or laughter.
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restraint
1. My grandfather was a __________ because he fought in World War II.
2. The soldiers’ __________ is high because they want to protect their country.
3. I felt __________ when I got hit with a ball in gym class.
4. Since it involves repeating movements, raking leaves is such a __________ task.
2nd Hour 9/29Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.
1. Skate for Change is a group of skaters that gave clothing to __________ across the whole country.
2. My mom was __________ because she won the lottery!
3. One day I was at home playing some video game and when I couldn’t get this certain level, I got __________.
4. My older brother used to __________ me in front of my friends because I was shorter than him.
7th Hour 9/29Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.
1. I was __________ about losing the game last night.
2. There are a lot of __________ in Vegas, but no one gives them food or makes eye contact.
3. The house was so old it started to become __________.
4. My happiness was __________ when my mother brought me a puppy home.
2nd Hour 9/30Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.
7th Hour 9/30Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.1. I had to __________ myself not to show the
driver of the speeding car the error of his ways.2. I am __________ when I tell the dean about
people because I don’t want them knowing who told on them.
3. My mom told me about __________ which is right from wrong.
4. I am very _________ with Christmas because I just love singing Christmas carols, opening presents with family, and eating a nice feast and spending time with family.
2nd Hour 10/1Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.1. I __________ myself from doing a dangerous act
that could end all life on Earth.2. The teacher was __________ when she pulled
the student out of class.3. I am very _________ with Christmas because I
just love singing Christmas carols, opening presents with family, and eating a nice feast and spending time with family.
4. My mom was __________ because she won the lottery!
7th Hour 10/1Write the word that goes in each blank on your paper.
1. Jesus was mistaken to be a __________.2. Since it involves repeating movements,
raking leaves is such a __________ task.3. The house was so old it started to become
__________.4. My happiness was __________ when my
mother brought me a puppy home.
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