Vocabulary Unit 6 English 11 What do you

Vocabulary Unit 6 English 11

What do you already know? 1. Turn to pg. 55 in your vocabulary book 2. Write on the back of your study guide #1 -10 3. Read each sentence 4. Write a brief definition based on how the word is used in the sentence

1. docile This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.

1. docile POS- adjective Definition- calm; easily led or directed Synonym- calm and quiet Antonymdetermined, aggressive This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.

2. epic What movie is this epic battle from?

2. epic POS- adjective Definition- heroic; great in size or importance Synonym- heroic, important Antonym- small, insignificant What movie is this epic battle from?

3. essential Money is an essential part of life.

3. essential POS- adjective Definitionabsolutely necessary, vital Synonym- vital, key, crucial Antonym- minor, unimportant Money is an essential part of life.

4. fertile This fertile land is great for farming.

4. fertile POS- adjective Definition- able to bear and support life Synonymabundant, bountiful Antonym- barren, unfruitful, sterile This fertile land is great for farming.

5. hectic This businessman has a very hectic schedule.

5. hectic S S POS- adjective Definitioncharacterized by a great deal of activity Synonym- busy, exciting Antonym- calm, relaxing This businessman has a very hectic schedule.

6. import Many products are imported to the United States by other countries.

6. import POS- verb Definition- to bring into a region POS- Noun Definitionsomething that is brought in from another region Synonym- bring in Antonym- leave, refuse

7. jovial Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.

7. jovial POS- adj Definition- happy, good humored Synonym- cheery, festive Antonymdepressed, sad, sullen Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.

8. lucid These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.

8. lucid POS- adjective Definition- clear; thinking clearly Synonym- clear Antonymcomplicated, unclear These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.

9. mobile These objects are mobile.

9. mobile POS- adjective Definition- able to move POS- noun Definition- a decorative type of hanging structure with parts that move freely Synonym- moveable, traveling Antonym- still, motionless, unable to move Here’s a picture of my mobile phone.

10. pact The kids made a pact to stay friends forever even though they were moving to separate states.

10. pact POS- noun Definition- an agreement; a treaty Synonym. The kids made a pact to stay friends agreement forever even though they were moving to separate states. Antonymdisagreement

Roots, Prefix, and Suffixes Roots ◦ doc- “teach” ◦ luc- “light” Prefix ◦ e- “out of” Suffixes ◦ ate- “to make” ◦ ary- “one that relates to”

jovial fertile lucid epic mobile 1. Brad’s _______ house was being moved 30 miles away. 2. Shelby noticed the _______ couple that was smiling and laughing the entire time they were at the restaurant. 3. The ______ Caribbean Sea is so clear, Avery said he could see his toes at the bottom. 4. Mary found a _______ piece of land to grow a garden of vegetables. 5. The ______ event raised money for the needy and was a great success.

hectic imported pact essential docile 1. People at the zoo were able to hold the ____ baby koala bear. 2. My _____ schedule started at 5 a. m. and ended at 9 p. m. 3. The _____ items you need to bring to class include: pencil, notebook, and your brain! 4. The group of teenagers made a _______ that they would keep a secret. 5. Many clothing products are _____ from China.

Homework 1. Exercises 2, 3, 6 (2 pts. each) 2. 10 sentences (4 pts. ) 3. Flashcards (1 pt. bonus) DUE WEDNESDAY!