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K-2- the world’s second highest mountainEverest- the world’s highest mountain at 29,028 feetHimalaya- mountain range in Asia which contains EverestHigh Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) swelling of the brainHigh Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) swelling of the lungs and heartRush Limbaugh- a conservative radio hostLimbaughesque rant- speaking in a style like Rush LimbaughSherpa- native to the Himalaya region hired as portersyak- large ox-like animal used to carry goodsrogue storm- an unexpected and fierce stormDeath Zone- climbing above 26,000 feetbottleneck- a large group of people trying to move through a small areacwm (Koom)- valleyqueue- what we would call a line (standing in a queue, standing in a line)supplemental oxygen- an air tank that gives one just enough air to stay aliveapex- top or peakSir Edmund Hillary- first man to climb EverestTenzing Norgay- first man to climb Everst (Hillary’s Sherpa)base camp- a camp established at around 21,000 feet at the base of Everestbivouac- a temporary encampmentknot- used to measure speed of wind- 1.15 miles per hoursummit top or peakglacier- river of ice moving slowlydung- poopambient- the air around you, not from a tankjumar clamp- moves freely up a rope but locks when downward pressure is appliedcrampon- spikes strapped to the bottom of bootsloquacious- talkativeraconteur- person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.kiwi- a New ZealanderFor the week of February 9th. From The Illustrated Manprologue- the introduction of a bookasphalt- similar to tar"making money hand over fist"- making a lot of moneyprospects- opportunitiesMilky Way- a cluster or row of stars in the skyveldt- hot grasslandthatch- straw or leaves used to cover ground or roofpaprika- a red, powdery condiment derived from dried, ripe sweet peppers.jaunt- a short journey, especially one taken for pleasureappalled- overcome with horror, or feardarn- to mendjovial- happypersecute-to annoy or trouble persistentlyVocabulary for The Crucibleblink- ignorefathom- understandSabbath- Sundayprodigious- large or greatmeeting house- churchquail- fearOld Boy- Satanheathen- savage or not religiousGoody- good wife or Mrs.psalm- song from the biblegibbet- scaffoldpulpit- place where minister standsconjure- invoke or raise upadultery- having an affair outside marriagefaction or party- a group of peoplemake a compact with- make a deal withbase- lowpoppet- dolltheocracy- government based on religionGospel- the biblecrucible- hard test or able to withstand a hot fireaye- yesdumb-unable to speakexorcist- priest or minister who performs a ritual to make thedevil leave someone possessedexcommunicate- kicked out of the church, foreverbeguile- fool or to foolVocabulary for Octoberrequiem- mass for the soul of the dead
poltergeist- ghost causing unexplained events
apparition- ghost or phantom
ethereal- heavenly or spiritual
rigor mortis- stiffening of the body after death
necrology- study of the dead
embalm- to preserve a body that is dead
parapsychology- branch of psych dealing with E.S.P.
inter- to bury a body
talisman- a figure supposed to have magical powers
dirge- song for the dead
epitaph- inscription on a tomb
specter- ghost
crypt- a burial vault
expire- to die
mummy- any well preserved corpse
cadaver- corpse
shade- ghost
mortician- someone who prepares a dead body
For the Month of Januarypoltroon- coward
cherub- angel child with wings OR innocent child
embrasure- small window in a castle
camaraderie- trust existing between friends
chukker- a period of play in polo
geis- curse, spell or incantation
academic interest- not important other than philosophically
modicum- a small amount
denizens- inhabitant or resident
affable- friendly, cordial, polite
obfuscate- to confuse or bewilder
conglomerate- consisting of numerous parts
For the week of November 23rd and 30thSpell vocab words part II
sundered- separate or divide
divination- discover knowledge through magic
orienting- fixating on
semi anonymous- sort of unknown
voluptuous- pleasing to the eye
pseudo-pretended, false or trying to be something
adolescent-youthful
perplexed- confused
disconcerting- upsetting or confusing
coalesce- to blend or come together
blithely- without thought or carefree
diminish- to lessen or reduce
interminable- incapable of being figured out
sinister- bad or evil
hinterland- remote or less developed
homely- not attractive
indistinguishable- can’t tell the difference
metamorphosed- changed or transformed
surrogate- a substitute
futile- worthless or ineffective
torrent-a rushing violent stream of anything
rivulets –a small stream
paunch- large stomach
vacuous- empty or unintelligent
concubine- royal loveraghast- horrified or stunnedmoue- poutacquiescence- agreementFor the Week of Sept. 28th-mirth- happinessabate- end or cut off
percolate- diffuse through
chasm- big trench
cataclysmic- large or great
inimical- evil or intending harm
ruefully- causing sorrow or pity
tedious- long and tiresome
tenuous- weak or thin
onus- obligation
exultant- very happy
equanimity- calmness
hostile- not friendly
malice- intending to do harm
oblivion- non- existence
recalcitrant- reluctant
atone- to make up for doing something bad
dowry- money paid when a girl gets married
scoffers- people who don't believe
innocuous- innocent
voluptuous-pleasing or delightful
dilution- to make something weaker or more varied.
superfluous- not necessary
abysmally-extremely or hopelessly
inertia-something tending to stay in motion until acted upon by another force
futile-not effective
indignities- an injury to a person's dignity
wraith-a visible spirit.
bailiff- a court officer who keeps order in the court
canine- the family of dogs, or dog-like
gruel- a light, thin, cooked cereal
shade- a ghost or spirit
subliminal- operating below the threshold of consciousness
quarry- an excavation or pit
insidious- operating in a seemingly harmless but trying to trap or fool someone
heyday- the stage or period of greatest vigor, strength, success,
For the week of February 9th. From The Illustrated Manprologue- the introduction of a bookasphalt- similar to tar"making money hand over fist"- making a lot of moneyprospects- opportunitiesMilky Way- a cluster or row of stars in the skyveldt- hot grasslandthatch- straw or leaves used to cover ground or roofpaprika- a red, powdery condiment derived from dried, ripe sweet peppers.jaunt- a short journey, especially one taken for pleasureappalled- overcome with horror, or feardarn- to mendjovial- happypersecute-to annoy or trouble persistentlyfVocabulary for And Then There Were None-For the next four weeks students should take these words in two chapter groups and copy them into their notebooks. After reading the pages on which they appear, students should then try to guess the definition, this based on how the words are used in the sentence and paragraph. We will then discuss these words in class.Chapters 1-2
Abode - 2
Illegible - 2
Strenuous - 4
Acquit - 4
Reputation - 6
Empowered - 6
Dividends - 9
Brooding - 10
Ruminated - 14
Pacifically - 15
Recumbent - 15
Surreptitious - 17
Imperceptibly - 19
Natal - 23
Malevolence - 23
Chapters 3-5
Caustic - 39
Replete - 42
Habitual - 44
Verisimilitude - 53
Purports - 57
Incoherent - 57
Iniquitous - 58
Tumult - 58
Reconnaissance - 61
Deferential - 62
Covertly - 65
Contorted - 67
Brusquely - 69
Decorous - 79
Rancour - 80
Chapters 6-8
Desultory - 85
Acquiesced - 97
Chaotic - 99
Hypocrisy - 100
Condone - 100
Reproach - 101
Placidly - 102
Feasible - 103
Genially - 112
Dubiously - 113
Clambered - 114
Aversion - 115
Impassive - 121
Countenance - 121
Admonitory - 122
Furtively - 122
Chapters 9-10
Mirthless - 127
Perjury - 127
Eloquent - 128
Discourse - 131
Overt - 134
Succinctly - 137
Corroborate - 137
Exertion - 138
Exonerated - 139
Wry - 152
Shrewdly - 155
Plight - 156
Tenacious - 156
Lingered - 162
Chapters 11-13
Abated - 164
Laconically - 171
Prim - 171
Perseveringly - 171
Dank - 180
Suffused - 182
Fraught - 185
Meticulously - 187
Pretence - 191
Chancery - 203
K-2- the world’s second highest mountainEverest- the world’s highest mountain at 29,028 feetHimalaya- mountain range in Asia which contains EverestHigh Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) swelling of the brainHigh Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) swelling of the lungs and heartRush Limbaugh- a conservative radio hostLimbaughesque rant- speaking in a style like Rush LimbaughSherpa- native to the Himalaya region hired as portersyak- large ox-like animal used to carry goodsrogue storm- an unexpected and fierce stormDeath Zone- climbing above 26,000 feetbottleneck- a large group of people trying to move through a small areacwm (Koom)- valleyqueue- what we would call a line (standing in a queue, standing in a line)supplemental oxygen- an air tank that gives one just enough air to stay aliveapex- top or peakSir Edmund Hillary- first man to climb EverestTenzing Norgay- first man to climb Everst (Hillary’s Sherpa)base camp- a camp established at around 21,000 feet at the base of Everestbivouac- a temporary encampmentknot- used to measure speed of wind- 1.15 miles per hoursummit top or peakglacier- river of ice moving slowlydung- poopambient- the air around you, not from a tankjumar clamp- moves freely up a rope but locks when downward pressure is appliedcrampon- spikes strapped to the bottom of bootsloquacious- talkativeraconteur- person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.kiwi- a New ZealanderVocab for the Week of March 10th- "Top of the mornin' to ya"shamrock- clover plant
boycott- refuse to do business with
brogue- Irish accent
smithereens- little fragments
shillelagh- wooden club
banshee- wailing female spirit
colleen- Irish lass
donnybrook- free-for-all fight
blarney- flattery or nonsense
shebeen- illegal drinking establishment
drumlin- elongated ridge
Vocabulary words for Monday, February 24thconnoisseur--one who is skilled in a particular art
emanations--something sent forth
indignant--filled with anger
jaunt--a short journey
laden--weighed down
relish--the liking or enjoyment of something
dogmatic:--opinionated
haggard--having an exhausted appearance
errant--to stray from the proper course
tarmac--a layer of tar, a paved road
retort--a reply in a sharp manner
derelict--deserted by an owner
edict--a written statement enforcing authority
garret--the topmost room in a house; attic
undulant--wavelike in motion or pattern
plumage--feathery covering of a bird
coalesce--to bring together
aseptic--free from germs
Vocabulary for "Leiningen Vs. the Ants.1. plantationfarm
2. placidly
pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled
3. lucid
clear, transparent; shining or bright; easily understood and intelligible
4. bunk
humbug; nonsense
5. saurians
any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria, which includes the lizards and in former classifications also the crocodiles and dinosaurs.
6. distended
increased in volume, size, etc; swollen
7. blindgut
a digestive cavity having only one opening
8. conceivably
possibly; imaginably
9. obstinacy
stubborn persistence
10. moored
to fix in place, secure, especially a boat
11. imploring
to beg urgently or piteously for aid or mercy
12. ravenous
extremely hungry; famished
13. campaigns
military operations for a specific objective
14. peril
exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger
15. conquer
to win, especially through struggle
16. dullards
a person regarded as mentally dull; a dolt.
17. reeled
to go around and around in a whirling motion; to stagger or sway
18. cranks
eccentric persons, especially who are unduly zealous.
delegation- group of representatives
plaque- flat wall tablet
parasite- plant or animal living off another
stem- to derive from
enunciate- to state clearly
monitor- to keep an eye on
succumb- to yield or submit
prudent- wisely cautious
consolidate- to unite or combine
stipend- income
audit- to examine
picayune - of little valueVocabulary for October 28threquiem- mass for the soul of the deadpoltergeist- ghost causing unexplained events
apparition- ghost or phantom
ethereal- heavenly or spiritual
rigor mortis- stiffening of the body after death
necrology- study of the dead
embalm- to preserve a body that is dead
parapsychology- branch of psych dealing with E.S.P.
inter- to bury a body
talisman- a figure supposed to have magical powers
dirge- song for the dead
epitaph- inscription on a tomb
specter- ghost
crypt- a burial vault
expire- to die
mummy- any well preserved corpse
cadaver- corpse
shade- ghost
mortician- someone who prepares a dead body
Vocabulary from A Spell For Chameleonmirth- happinessabate- end or cut off
percolate- diffuse through
chasm- big trench
cataclysmic- large or great
inimical- evil or intending harm
ruefully- causing sorrow or pity
tedious- long and tiresome
tenuous- weak or thin
onus- obligation
exultant- very happy
equanimity- calmness
hostile- not friendly
malice- intending to do harm
oblivion- non- existence
recalcitrant- reluctant
atone- to make up for doing something bad
dowry- money paid when a girl gets married
scoffers- people who don't believe
innocuous- innocent
voluptuous-pleasing or delightful
dilution- to make something weaker or more varied.
superfluous- not necessary
abysmally-extremely or hopelessly
inertia-something tending to stay in motion until acted upon by another force
futile-not effective
indignities- an injury to a person's dignity