English 9 The Most Dangerous Game Vocabulary Analytical adj Definition thoughtfully and carefully thinking about something Example Solving the problem involved using a very ID: 534353
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“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
English 9Slide2
“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
Analytical (adj.)
Definition:
thoughtfully and carefully thinking about something
Example: Solving the problem involved using a very
analytical
and thoughtful process.
Amenity (noun)
Definition:
the pleasantness of a place or person; a desirable feature of a place
Example: The hotel has great
amenities
for guests to enjoy, like a pool and a workout room.Slide3
“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
Today’s vocabulary words are:
Cunning
(adj.)
Definition:
Getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceitful way (adj.)
Example: She was
cunning
enough to fool me.
Deplorable
(adj.)
Definition:
very bad in a way that causes shock, fear, or disgust
Example: We will not tolerate such
deplorable
behavior in a place of worship.Slide4
“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
Today’s vocabulary words are:
Grisly
(adj.)
Definition: causing horror or disgust
Example: The scene of the traffic accident was
grisly
, with broken glass and blood on the ground.
Intricate
(adj.)
Definition: very complicated or detailed
Example: The movie had a very
intricate
plot, with many different story developments.Slide5
“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
Today’s vocabulary words are:
Tangible (adj.)
Definition:
Capable of being touched; real or actual
Ex: The freshman float is a
tangible
object; we can touch it as we build it.
Uncanny (adj.)
Definition: Beyond the ordinary or normal; extraordinary
Ex: The statue had an
uncanny
resemblance to my brother; it looked just like him!
Palpable (continued on next slide)Slide6
“The Most Dangerous Game” Vocabulary
Palpable (adj.)
Definition: readily or plainly heard, seen or perceived; obvious or evident
Ex: From about April on, there will be an almost
palpable
feeling in the air of summer.
Realist (noun)
Definition: A person who tends to view things as they really are
Example: I am a
realist
; I know I cannot avoid heartache when this relationship ends. Slide7
Vocab Activity
Good morning! Get out your “The Most Dangerous Game” vocabulary notes.
Using our four vocabulary words from yesterday
(analytical, amenity, cunning, and deplorable),
write a sentence for each word. Try to make your sentences about “The Most Dangerous Game” if you can.
Example:
Rainsford
is very
analytical
in the way he approaches Ship Trap Island because he is not sure what he will be facing once
he arrives.