pacific ( adjective) / peaceful
stalwart ( adjective) / strong
swagger ( noun and verb) / an arrogant walk, to walk arrogantly
vicinity ( noun) / surrounding area, neighborhood
keen ( adjective) / sharp, pungent, having a quick mind
staunch ( adjective) / steadfast, loyal
plod ( verb) / to walk heavily and slowly
wit ( noun) / intelligence, humorous ability
dismal ( adjective) / gloomy, miserable
absurdity (noun) / something ridiculous
bully( slang) ( adjective) / great
egotism ( noun) / conceit, a high opinion of oneself
submerged ( adjective) / under water
simultaneously ( adverb) / at the same time
irony ( literary term) / a twist in the story, the opposite of what is expected
foreshadowing ( literary term) / a hint of what is to come
characterization ( literary term) / the way an author reveals a character's personality
“After Twenty Years” by O. Henry
VOCABULARY
You do not need to include the last three words in your vocabulary exercises/homework.
VOCAB ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE WEEK
a. EXTRA CREDIT- Do this only if you would like extra credit. – Copy the sentence from “After Twenty Years” containing each vocab word. Some words appear in different forms than those on your list. For example, “scrupulous” is a vocab word while the word “scrupulosity” appears in the book.
b. Write each vocab word on a separate piece of paper. Next to each word write as many related words as you can. Your dictionary should help you complete this exercise. Due WED
Example:- pacific – pacify, pacifier, Pacific Ocean
c. “sub” is a prefix meaning “under” or “below” or “lower than”
List ten words which contain the prefix “sub”. Write the definition of your “in” word. Again, consult the dictionary if you need help. Example- subzero – means below freezing Due WED.
d. Do the vocab boxes handout. Do one vocab box for each word. Use these vocab boxes to help you study. Due Friday.
e. Study for your vocab quiz on Friday. Use the vocab boxes to help you.