Please attempt to spell each word as it

Please attempt to spell each word as it is called out to you. “ THE LADY, OR THE TIGER? ” BY FRANK R. STOCKTON VOCABULARY--ADVANCED

CORRECT SPELLING: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. barbaric exuberant genial emanate imperious reverie

WHAT’S YOUR DEFINITION? � � � The barbaric dictator killed any citizens who opposed his views. The bedroom was quite exuberant for a twelve-year-old, as it contained marble columns, a castle shaped bed, and its own sauna. The genial hostess greeted everyone as they came into the restaurant, asking, “Hi, how are you? Can I get you a drink while you wait? ” She could not understand the words that emanated from her sister’s mouth since she was eating cookies while trying to talk. The imperious actor could not believe that he did not win the Oscar for Best Actor, as he thought no one was as talented as himself. John stared out the window of the classroom, lost in his own reveries.

TEACHER DEFINITION: � barbaric—adj. — uncivilized; primitive � exuberant—adj. —elaborate (especially in style); extreme; high-spirited � genial—adj—cheerful and friendly � emanate—verb– to issue or proceed from (often followed by “from”); to send forth or emit � imperious—adj. —arrogant, self-important � reverie—noun—daydream

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