QUESTION HEARD TEACH inconspicuous bizarre nostalgia grit vague poignant reverie lulled monotonous elude seized disdain obligation transposed prospective attained absurdly prestigious ID: 751566
Download Presentation The PPT/PDF document "Springboard Unit 1, Coming of Age" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to download and print the materials on this web site for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this agreement.
Slide1
Springboard Unit 1, Coming of Age: QUESTION, HEARD, TEACH
inconspicuousbizarrenostalgiagritvaguepoignantreverielulledmonotonouseludeseizeddisdainobligationtransposedprospectiveattainedabsurdlyprestigiousgrotesquefeeble
Q:
Words
I
QUESTION
or don’t
know
H:
Words I have
HEARD
T:
Words
I could
TEACHSlide2
Unit 1A Vocab WordsSlide3
inconspicuous (adj.)
Definition: not clearly visible; avoiding attentionSynonyms: unnoticeableSlide4
bizarre (adj.)
Definition: very strange or unusualSynonyms: abnormalSlide5
nostalgia (n.)
Definition: a sentimental longing for the past, typically for a time or place with happy personal memoriesSynonyms: wistfulnessSlide6
grit (n.)
Definition: courage and determination; strength of characterSynonyms: resolveSlide7
vague (adj.)
Definition: not communicating clearlySynonyms: impreciseSlide8
poignant (adj.)
Definition: in a deeply emotional way; designed to evoke strong emotions like sorrow, sympathy or regretSynonyms: touching; heartbreakingSlide9
reverie (n.)
Definition: a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughtsSynonyms: daydreamSlide10
lulled (v.)
Definition: to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movementsSynonyms: sootheSlide11
monotonous (adj.)
Definition: dull, tedious, and repetitive; lacking in variety and interestSynonyms: boring; uninterestingSlide12
elude (v.)
Definition: to evade or escape from danger in a skillful or clever waySynonyms: avoidSlide13
Unit 1B Vocab WordsSlide14
seized (v.)
Definition: to forcefully or aggressively take possession ofSynonyms: grabbed; capturedSlide15
disdain (n.)
Definition: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respectSynonyms: contempt; scornSlide16
obligation (n.)
Definition: something to which a person is morally or legally boundSynonyms: duty; commitmentTaxesChild supportHabitat for HumanityEnvironment RecyclingSlide17
transposed (v.)
Definition: transfer to a different place or contextSynonyms: move; copySlide18
prospective (adj.)
Definition: likely to happen in the futureSynonyms: possibleSlide19
attained (v.)
Definition: to successfully achieve a goal (usually after hard work)Synonyms: achieve; accomplishSlide20
absurdly (adv.)
Definition: wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriateSynonyms: ridiculousSlide21
prestigious (adj.)
Definition: inspiring respect and admiration; having high status or reputationSynonyms: distinguished; reputableSlide22
grotesque (adj.)
Definition: exceptionally odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or characterSynonyms: misshapen; weird; creepySlide23
feeble (adj.)
Definition: lacking physical or mental strength, especially as a result of age or illnessSynonyms: weak; pathetic