Homework:
- Vocabulary for Lessons 10 and 11: definitions and flash cards
- BRING YOUR AIR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!
Tier Three Vocabulary
Lesson 10
• dereliction (n.) – deliberate or conscious neglect; negligence; delinquency
• vacillation (n.) – the act of wavering in mind or opinion, or being indecisive
• demeanor (n.) – conduct; behavior
• throes (n.) – a sharp attack of emotion
• feat (n.) – a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement
• indolence (n.) – the quality or state of being lazy
• mercenary (adj.) – working or acting merely for money or other reward
Lesson 11
• deft (adj.) – quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous
• supplication (n.) – an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition
• potent (adj.) – powerful; mighty
• potentate (n.) – a person who possesses great power or authority, esp. a ruler or monarch
• abated (v.) – reduced in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessened; diminished
• chastened (v.) – corrected by punishment or suffering; caused to be more humble or
restrained
• veracity (n.) – conformity to truth or fact; accuracy
• assiduously (adv.) – diligently, constantly
Tier Two Vocabulary
Lesson 11
• spurned ( ) – ____________________________________________________________
• sovereign ( ) – __________________________________________________________
• vindication ( ) - __________________________________________________________
- Vocabulary for Lessons 10 and 11: definitions and flash cards
- BRING YOUR AIR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW!
Tier Three Vocabulary
Lesson 10
• dereliction (n.) – deliberate or conscious neglect; negligence; delinquency
• vacillation (n.) – the act of wavering in mind or opinion, or being indecisive
• demeanor (n.) – conduct; behavior
• throes (n.) – a sharp attack of emotion
• feat (n.) – a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement
• indolence (n.) – the quality or state of being lazy
• mercenary (adj.) – working or acting merely for money or other reward
Lesson 11
• deft (adj.) – quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous
• supplication (n.) – an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition
• potent (adj.) – powerful; mighty
• potentate (n.) – a person who possesses great power or authority, esp. a ruler or monarch
• abated (v.) – reduced in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessened; diminished
• chastened (v.) – corrected by punishment or suffering; caused to be more humble or
restrained
• veracity (n.) – conformity to truth or fact; accuracy
• assiduously (adv.) – diligently, constantly
Tier Two Vocabulary
Lesson 11
• spurned ( ) – ____________________________________________________________
• sovereign ( ) – __________________________________________________________
• vindication ( ) - __________________________________________________________