Periods 2 and 3- SAT Word List 3

Week 3 SAT Word List

1. eccentric- odd; unusual; having strange qualities
2. provincial- narrow-minded; unsophisticated
3. futile- hopeless; without effect
4. diverse- varied
5. benevolent- kind; good-hearted; generous
6. pious (piety)- deeply religious; (religious practice or attitude)
7. conciliate- to soothe; to end a dispute; to reconcile
8. resignation- acceptance of a situation; to resign oneself to something
9. resolution (resolve)- determination; to determine the solution of a problem
10. servile- overly submissive; acting like a servant

Homework: Due Friday, Aug. 31, 2007

All periods

In your blue/purple Elements of Language Book: Complete the Diagnostic Preview, The Noun Exercises 1 and 2 on pages 374-376.

We will review the answers in class on Friday. Keep in mind no homework will be accepted after we review the answers.

WEEK IN REVIEW for August 20- August 24

Classwork

On Monday and Tuesday: We reviewed the course outline, supply list, expectations and consequences. You should have returned your signed outline and expectations papers. Please be sure to get your supplies if you have not already done that. We also completed the Class Procedures question sheet (see class website for document).
Wednesday: We completed a writing prompt. See class website for document if you need to complete that assignment.
Thursday: Ninth grade grammar placement test.
Friday: We completed a letter to your "future self" in Standard (see class website for document). Honors completed the Fahrenheit 451 summer reading test. Standard also had the option of taking an extra credit test on Rachel Mason Hears The Sound (summer reading book).

Periods 2 and 3: SAT Word List 2

SAT Word List 2

1. subtle- not obvious
2. relevant- important; relating to a topic
3. candid- honest; not holding back information
4. discern- to clearly distinguish one thing from another
5. hypocritical- insincere; acting contrary to what one says
6. disdain- intense dislike; contempt
7. abstract- theoretical; idea-based; opposite of concrete
8. temper- to soften or tone down; to moderate
9. enigma- a mystery; unexplainable
10. inevitable- bound to happen; unavoidable
****Plus review the words from Week 1****

The test on these words will be on August 31, 2007.

Period 2 and 3- SAT Words

SAT Word List 1

1. indifferent- Not caring one way or the other; lacking a preference
2. apathy- lack of emotion or interest
3. obscure- unclear; hard to understand
4. ambiguous- unclear in meaning; has multiple meanings
5. impartial- unbiased; neutral
6. objective- without bias (the opposite of subjective)
7. revere- to worship; to honor
8. discriminate- to differentiate; to make a clear distinction
9. denounce- to speak out against; to condemn
10. innovate- to be creative; to introduce something new

UPDATED!!!! Remember that your test for these words is on Tuesday, Aug. 28. You will have a bit more time in class on Friday to complete your 3-column notes.

Welcome to 9th grade English!

Greetings Ninth Graders,

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