VOCABULARY

=VOCABULARY= 
 * 1) Find and define words that are essential to the chapter or new to you. The explaination should not only provide the definition of the word and how it is used in the text (cite pg. #), but also show a synonym in addition to an application in an original sentence format.
 * 2) A great place to look for a synonym and definition would be through http://www.visualthesaurus.com/ don't forget to sign in with the school user name and password. 

 Chapter 1 11/4/08: aptitude (p.15): (noun) ability -capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent //She has a special aptitude for mathematics// cubbyhole (p.14): (noun) cubicle -A small compartment. //Put your books away in your cubbyhole // magnitude (p.13): (noun) greatness -Great importance or consequence. A //ffairs of magnitude.// mercantile (p.11): (adj.) shop/store -of or pertaining to merchants or trade

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appreciating(pg.57): (verb) to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of  ======

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value, I appreciate the card you gave me. ======

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ridden(pg.61): (adjective) harassed,oppressed by  ======

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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">harasses, I was ridden by a girl at my school. ======

gooseberries(pg.59): (noun) the acid usually prickly fruit of any several shrubs
current, I picked some gooseberries off the bush other there. -T.S.

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> **<span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Chapter four Vocabulary: November 5th, 2008 ** -A.I.S. **
 * <span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Gingham:<span style="color: rgb(51,51,51);"> (noun) pg.69 yarn-dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric usually striped or checked. (textile) ** The witch used the gingham material to fix the ragged dress.
 * <span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pomade: (noun) pg.71 a scented ointment, esp. one used for the scalp or for dressing the hair. (pomatum) The girls put the rose smelling pomade in their hair. **
 * <span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Kin: (adjective) pg.73 of the same family; related; akin. (family) I'm going to my family reunion to see all of my kin. **
 * <span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Crudely: (adjective) pg. 80 lacking culture, refinement, tact, etc (artlessly) The person crudely snacked on the drumstick, getting food everywhere. **
 * <span style="font-size: 7.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Shafts: (noun) pg. 81 the long narrow stem or body of a spear or arrow. (barb) The prickely fence had shafts all over it.

**Chapter 5, November 9th, 2008**
stamina: (noun) p. 84-strength of physical constitution, the power to endure disease. **synonym: endurance, vigor** flawless (adject) p. 86- Being entirely without flaw or imperfection. **synonym: perfect** serenading (verb) p. 97-to sing or play a serenade to someone. **synonym : croon to** Orthodox (adject) - conforming to beliefs, attitudes, or modes of conduct that are generally approved. **synonym: unrefomed, traditional** bona fide ( adject)- genuine or <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Authentic. **synonym: real, true** -F.C.

Ingenious: (adject.)- characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction. synonym: able; bright; canny Premises: (noun)-a tract of land including it's buildings. Synonym: campus; boundries; area Solace: (noun)- alleviation or comfort. Synonyms:relief; relaxation
 * Chapter 6, November 9, 2008**

-J.D.

Chapter 7, November 12, 2008 __Pollen__: page 119 (noun) the fertilizing element of flowering plants. In text- "//August liked to keep a little pollen in her honey because it was good for people, so we saw to that, too."// __Fugitive__: page 120 (noun) a person who is fleeing, from prosecution, intolerable circumstances. In text- "//What i meant was being a fugitive from the law."// __Excursion__: page 124 (noun) a short trip or outing to some place with the intention of a prompt return. In text- "//I said in a way that suggested the excursion could not be over too soon."// __Deciduous__: page 127 (adj.) shedding leaves annually. In text- //"Deciduous trees are an interesting topic, I guess. But I myself would rather write about people."//

November 11, 2008 Chapter 8 Groggy: (adjective) staggering, as from exhaustion or blows. Synonym: befuddled, confused, dazed. In the text "The air groggy with the heat." Pg. 147 Swaddle: (verb) to bind with long narrow strips of cloth. Synonym: enfold, envelop, enwrap. In the text “ Mary brought forth her firstborn child and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger." Pg. 144 Unpronounceable: (adjective) not fit to be mentioned. Synonym: unspeakable. In the text “ Mary with her unpronounceable name." Pg. 139 Pulsating: (verb) to expand and contract rhythmically, as the heart; beat; throb. In the text“ I could see August’s skin pulsating the tiniest bit. Pg. 148 Aptitude: (noun) capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent. Synonym: bent, disposition, drift. In the text” Yes, math builders had true math aptitude." Pg. 148 Drones: (noun) male bee. Synonym: idler, leech, loafer. In the text "The only males were the drones." Pg. 148 -B.L.T.

November 13, 2008

Chapter 9 November 16th, 2008 __Initiated__ (verb) pg. 167- to be introduced into the knowledge of a subject. Synonyms- introduced, inducted. In text: //"Count yourself initiated," she said. "You can't be a true beekeeper without getting stung."// __Geyser__ (noun) pg. 169- a spring that sends up fountainlike jets of water into the air. Synonyms- jet, spout. In text: //"We went to our knees, wrestling for it, the geyser weaving between us..."// __Convulsions__ (noun) pg. 169- an intense, involuntary muscle contraction. Synonyms- spasm, tremor. In text: //"She let go and sprawled back on the grass in convulsions of laughter."// __Crevice__ (noun) pg. 176- a crack forming an opening. Synonyms- crack, fissure. In text: //"I was suspended, waiting, caught in a terrible crevice between living my life and not living it."// E.N.

Chapter 10 thrashing- (noun) to move wildly or violently synonym: beating p.193 flailed- (verb)to wave or swing vigorously; thrash synonym: thwack, bash, batter p. 194 nausea- (noun) extreme disgust; loathing; repugnance synonym: repugnance, abhorrence, queasiness p. 195 afghan- (noun) a soft wollen blanket, crotched or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern Synonym: blanket, covering, coverlet p. 198 loping - (verb) to move or run with bounding steps, as a quadruped, or with a long, easy stride, as a person. Synonym: bound, gallop p. 202 paprika- a red, powdery condiment derived from dried ripe sweet peppers Synonym: peppery p. 207

E.M.

November 16, 2008** E.P.
 * Chapter 11
 * Rummaged:**To search thoroughly (pg.223). **Synonym:**dig out
 * Slung:**To lower by such means.(pg.224) **Synonym:**lower
 * Tuft:**A cluster of small hairs.(pg.224) **Synonym**:bunch
 * Transparent:**See-through.pg.229) **Synonym:**cellophane
 * Wading**:To walk in wather, when partially immersed.(pg.231) **Synonym:**walk

November 16th, 2008 Chapter 12

perpetually (page 232)- everlasting idle (page 233)- not acting, doing nothing muddled (page 233)-to be mixed up and confused taunting (page 239)-mocking, making fun of. plodded (page 243)- walking heavily serenade (page 247)- a complimentary musical preformance

-M.A.K.

December 4rd, 2008 Chapter 13


 * Contemptible:** Despicable
 * Embalm: T**o preserve from oblivion
 * Melancholy:** A gloomy state of mind, esp. when habitual or prolonged; depression
 * Demoralized:** To throw (a person) into disorder or confusion; bewilder
 * Trolling:** To fish for by trailing a baited line from behind a slowly moving boat **or**;; to sing heartily

-K.A.R-

November 19, 2008 Chapter 14

Lament (pg. 277): verb; - to express sorrow; synonym: mourn Bona fide (pg. 283): adjective; - genuine; synonym: sincere Riddance (pg. 298): noun; - act of ridding; synonym: relief Crochet (pg. 300): noun; - needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle Ignoramuses (pg. 301): noun; - an utterly ignorant person; synonym: dunce

-K.D. Chapter 14- Vocabulary

Prodded- (verb) To thrust a pointed instrument into Tended- (verb) To pay attention to, to apply oneself Sizzled- (intransitive verb) To make a hissing sound in or as if burning or frying Submerged- (adjective) covered with water S.M