Selected Vocabulary Words The Inn of Lost Time

Selected Vocabulary Words "The Inn of Lost Time" Grade 8/A&B Date: Wednesday Feb. 12 th , 2014

Learning Outcomes (KUD): - After completing this lesson, students are expected to____ § K: Know words’ definitions. § U: Use context clues& Pictures to define words’ meanings. § D: - Use words in meaningful sentences. - Use words in a coherent

Vocabulary List 1. Apologize (Verb) 2. precious (Adjective) 3. merchant (Noun) 4. Spacious (Adjective) 5. Vandalize (Verb) 6. Stunned (Adjective) 7. Inadequate (Adjective) 8. Ravenous (Adjective)

Apologize (V) /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/ �Meaning: Apologize: to offer an apology or excuse for a fault, insult, failure, or injury. �Example: He apologized for accusing her wrongly.

Circle the letter of the best answer. - In which of the following situations, someone needs to apologize? A) Getting an A in math test B) Submitting the English task on time C) Missing an important lecture D) Following parents’ instructions

Activity 1 �Use the word “apologize” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

precious (Adj) /ˈprɛʃəs/ �Meaning: rare and worth a lot of money �Example: Zenta saw a precious vase in the dinning room. - Give an example of something precious to you.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �Which one of the following can be the most precious? A) A table made of special wood B) An old, gold coin ornamented with diamond C) Perfume D) A laptop

Activity 2 �Use the word “precious” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Merchant (N) /ˈmɜrtʃənt/ �Meaning: a person who buys and sells commodities for profit • Example: Zenta’s employer was working as a merchant during the Japanese civil war.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �Which one of the following a merchant does not do? A) Buying commodities B) Constructing new buildings C) Selling commodities D) Making bargains

Activity 3 �Use the word “merchant” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Spacious (Adj) /ˈspeɪʃəs/ �Meaning: containing much space �Example: The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable. Would you like your room to be spacious? Why or why not?

Circle the letter of the best answer. �Which one of the following buildings needs to be spacious? A) Bedroom B) School gym C) Interview room D) Study room

Activity 4 �Use the word “spacious” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Vandalize (V) /ˈvændlˌaɪz/ �Meaning: To damage something, especially public property, deliberately �Example: The pay phone has been vandalized.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �Which one of the following words does not define the word “vandalize”? A) To destroy B) To create or construct C) To damage D) To devastate

Activity 4 �Use the word “vandalize” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Stunned (Adj) /stʌnd/ �Meaning: Amazed, shocked �Example: He was too stunned to speak.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �After studying hard, Ali was stunned because ____ A) He got a good mark. B) He was honor listed. C) He failed the test. D) He achieved his dream.

Activity 5 �Use the word “stunned” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Inadequate (Adj) /ɪnˈædɪkwɪt/ �Meaning: Not enough, not good �Example: The food supplies are inadequate to meet the demand of the hungry.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �Famines happen when people have ______ A) An adequate amount of food B) An inadequate amount of food C) Enough supplies of food D) Enough amounts of food

Activity 6 �Use the word “inadequate” in a meaningful sentence, and then share it with your classmates.

Ravenous (Adj) /ˈrævənəs/ �Meaning: Extremely hungry �Example: What’s for lunch? I am absolutely ravenous.

Circle the letter of the best answer. �A ravenous person usually_____ A) thinks about study and school. B) thinks about getting high grades. C) thinks of food and eating delicious meals and sweets. D) thinks of a pillow, a quilt, and a mattress