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Lyons High School: Academics: Language Arts

Wordly Wise 18

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | February 18, 2007

2/19-2/23 1. advent (n.) – Coming or arrival of something very important; season before Christmas 2. appalled (adj.) – Shocked; horrified 3. craven (adj., n.) – Cowardly; a coward 4. dilate (v.) – To . . . read more

Wordly Wise 15

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | February 12, 2007

1/29-2/2 1. aptitude (n.) – Ability or talent; intelligence 2. astral (adj.) – Of or relating to the stars 3. conversant (adj.) – Having knowledge or experience (with something) 4. diction (n.) – Style . . . read more

Wordly Wise 17

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | February 11, 2007

2/12-2/16 1. administer (v.) – To manage; to give or distribute 2. aquiline (adj.) – Curved or hooked like an eagle’s beak; of or like the eagle 3. cleric (n.) – A member of the clergy (religious leader) . . . read more

Wordly Wise 16

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | February 4, 2007

2/5-2/9 1. acidulous (adj.) – Slightly sour, sharp or tart 2. attest (v.) – To support or declare to be true 3. devious (adj.) – Not straightforward, shifty; departing from the direct route 4. ensure (v.) . . . read more

Wordly Wise 14

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | January 21, 2007

1/22-1/26 1. baleful (adj.) – Deadly or threatening evil 2. demise (v., n.) – Death or loss of position/status; to transfer by inheritance 3. euphoria (n.) – A feeling of great happiness or well-being 4. . . . read more

Wordly Wise 13

English I vocabulary

by Kristen Jones | January 2, 2007

1/8/07-1/12/07 1. abnormal (adj.) – not normal, average or usual 2. bleak (adj.) – gloomy or depressing; cold and harsh; bare and without shelter 3. consecutive (adj.) – following one another, in order and . . . read more

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