Vocabulary Words Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes Set

Vocabulary Words Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes Set 3 of 6 Set 4 = Next Monday Quiz = Thurs, OCT 29

Remember: You need… • • • Word 1 Example definition Part of Speech Synonym 1 Original sentence – Do all of these things for FULL credit. – 10/10 points FOR TRYING. I don’t care if you get it wrong today. I HOPE you do. It’s all about getting better.

accountability • Voters should always expect accountability from their elected officials. • The owner was held accountable for his dog’s biting of the child.

Definition - accountability • Required to justify answers or decisions POS: Accountability - Noun POS: Accountable - Adjective Synonyms: liable, responsible, answerable Don’t forget to write your original sentence, playas.

expectant • The expectant crowd eagerly awaited for the band to start performing. • The expectant mother was 8 months pregnant.

Definition - expectant • Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen • POS: adjective • Synonyms: excited, anxious, psyched

terminal Maria’s family rejoiced when they found out the cancer was not terminal. My grandfather passed away after suffering from a terminal illness.

Definition - terminal • Of or relating to an end, extremity, or boundary • POS: adjective • Synonyms: final, closing, end, severe • Don’t forget to write your original sentence.

lumbered • The heavy man lumbered across the room and plopped into his chair. • The sleepy giant lumbered through the forest knocking down many trees that were in his path.

Definition - lumbered • Move in slow, heavy, awkward way • POS: verb • Synonyms: waddle, shuffle, stumble • Don’t forget your original sentence.

extortion • The mobsters were found guilty of money laundering and extortion. • Governor Blagojevich and his aides were accused of bribery and extortion.

Definition - extortion • Act of securing money, favors, etc. by intimidation or violence. • POS: Noun • Synonyms: blackmail, threaten, pressure