12th Spring 2013 – 12th GRADE Combined List of Daily Language/Vocabulary
British Literature
Week 1
1/14/13
principal, principle
principal (n)—a head or a chief; the head director of a school; a person who takes the lead in any activity, as in a play; something of chief importance; a sum of money owed as a debt upon which interest is calculated
Example: Our high school principal was known for his fairness.
principal (adj)—first in rank, importance or value
Example: The principal reason why I chose to study guitar rather than piano is that it is more portable.
principle (n)—an accepted or a professed rule of action or conduct; a fundamental, primary or general law or truth from which others are derived; a fundamental doctrine or tenet.
Example: Learning the basic principles of algebra will help you in our study of science.
Write four sentences, using principal in two and principle in two.
1/15, 1/16/13
principal, principle
Simply put, as an adjective, principal means primary. As a noun, it can mean school administrator or sum of money. Principle means rule or doctrine.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct:
- The _____of Podunk High School reviewed the dress code.
- I have never studied the _____of economics, but I do know how to save money.
- Ghandi practiced the _____of non-violence to bring about political reform.
- A crime scene investigator’s primary and _____concern is always to protect the evidence collected.
1/17, 1/18/13—Vocabulary—atrophy, bastion, concord, consummate
Collected 1/22, 1/23/13Total Points:30
Week 2
1/22, 1/23/13
quiet, quite
quiet (adj): making no sound or noise; silent; peaceful; at rest.
Example: The quiet meeting hall will soon be bustling with guests.
quiet (n): freedom from noise or unwanted sound; rest; calm.
Example: The guests interrupted the quiet of the meeting hall.
quiet (vt): to make quiet, tranquil or peaceful; to pacify; to silence
Example: The minister came to the altar and quieted the crowd.
quite (adv): wholly, completely, entirely; actually, really, or truly
Example: I am quite surprised that you did not do well on the test.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct.
- Remain____until everyone has finished the test.
- A tidal wave is huge and_____dangerous to coastal towns.
- The_____was spooky as night fell in the desert.
- I was taken____seriously when I predicted the test would be_____hard.
1/24, 1/25/13—Vocabulary—disarray, exigency, flotsam, frenetic
Collected on 1/28, 1/29/13Total Points:25
Week 3
1/28, 1/29/13
raise, rise
raise (vt)—to move something to a higher position; to elevate; to increase; to lift; to serve in the capacity of a parent
Example: Every morning the custodians raise the flag in front of the school
Example: Angie and Bill were fine parents and raised five healthy children
Rise (vi)—to get up from a lying position; to go up; to rebel or revolt by opposition; to swell or puff up
Example: Bread dough must rise in order for the bread to be soft and airy.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct:
- I am hoping to ____ my grade point average by June.
- If world temperatures were to ____ by two degrees, many ecosystems would be affected.
- When women were denied the vote, they resolved to ____up in protest until their ideas were heard.
- To make the slide show visible, we may have to ____the screen.
1/30, 1/31/13—Vocabulary--glean, grouse, incarcerate, incumbent
Collected 2/4, 2/5/13Total Points:25
Week 4
2/04, 2/05/13
recent, resent
recent (adj)—having just happened; occurred lately
Example: The most recent snowstorm dumped two feet of snow on the coastal towns.
resent (vt)—to show displeasure or indignation at, as from a sense of insult or injury
Example: Brad, I resent your comments because they are completely unfounded in reality.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- I _____came back from vacation, that’s why I am so tan.
- Ricky _____your remarks because they are insulting.
- Angie still ______every mean thing Ryan ever said to her.
- I ______received a phone call from my uncle in Australia.
2/06, 2/07/13—Vocabulary—jocular, ludicrous, mordant, nettle (verb)
2/08, 2/11/13
right, rite, write
right (n, vt, adj)—a just claim or title, legal, moral, or prescriptive
Example: Individual rights are protected under the Constitution.
rite (n)—a formal or ceremonial act or procedure
Example: The rite of marriage is often performed by a cleric.
write (vt, vi)—to inscribe; to compose
Example: I write in my journal every day.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Dana claims he has the ____to say anything he wants, even if it upsets other people.
- Every day he _____in his journal about the arguments he has with others about this topic.
- He insists that once a young man has completed his ___of passage into adulthood, no one can tell him what to say.
- His Ethics professor has told him he must ____any wrong he has done to others with his insults.
Collected 2/12, 2/13/13Total Points:30
Week 5
2/12, 2/13/13—Vocabulary—pecuniary, pusillanimous, recumbent, stratagem
2/14, 2/19/13
scene seen
scene (n)—a place where some action or event occurs; any view or picture; an embarrassing outbreak or display of anger, strong feeling, or bad manners; a division of a play
Example: When he didn’t get his way, the child’s tantrum created a scene.
Example: In the final scene of Hamlet, the king, the queen, Laertes, and Hamlet all die.
seen (past participle of the verb to see)—to perceive with 6the yes; to look at; to view; to observe; to regard
Example: Mary had seen several ways to solve the math problem.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- The ___was one of rustic beauty, with the forest as a background.
- Stan, knocked out, had never ____the punch coming.
- Please do not make a ___over the error made on the check.
- Lenny had not ___the butterfly in its cocoon stage
Collected 2/20, 2/21/13Total Points:25
Week 6
2/20, 2/21/13—Vocabulary—acuity, delineate, depraved, enervate
2/22, 2/25/13
Write For Work workbook, page 343, exercises 1-4 on Simple Subjects
Collected 2/26, 2/27/13Total Points:25
Week 7
2/26, 2/27/13
set, sit
set (vt)—to put something from one place to another; to fix the value of at a certain amount or rate; to pass below the horizon; to assume a rigid state
Example: Phyllis set the dish on the table and left the room.
Example: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
sit (vi) to be seated; to be located or situated; to remain quiet or inactive
Example: Please sit at the table according the name cards placed at each seat.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Vera ___the lamp on the table nearest the French doors.
- Belinda and Lily___paitently, waiting for their names to be called at yesterday’s award assembly.
- Once you___down, we can begin clas
- Carl ___his alarm clock before he went to sleep
2/28, 3/01/13—Vocabulary—esoteric, fecund, fiat, figment
Collected 3/04, 3/05/13Total Points:25
Week 8
3/04, 3/05/13
sew, so, sow
sew (vt)—to join or attach by stitches; to make or repair by sewing
Example: Victor sewed together body parts to create his monster.
so (adv)—in the way or manner indicated, described or implied; in this or that manner or fashion; thus; very, extremely
Example: You can only construct a building so high before it is in danger of collapse.
sow (vt)—to plant, as in vegetables
Example: You need to sow the seeds for tomatoes after the last frost.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Before the farmer went to work, his wife _____his pants.
- Later in the day, the farmer’s son helped him _____the seeds for the spring potatoes.
- I make the sentences easy _____you will succeed in the Daily Language.
- Learn to_____, ____you can save money on clothing repairs.
3/06, 3/07/13—Vocabulary—garner, hallow, idiosyncrasy, ignominy
3/08, 3/11/13
stair, stare
stair (n)—one of a flight or series of steps going from one level to another.
Example: Edward built a new set of stairs for the back entrance to the house.
stare (vi, or n)—to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
Example: Charlie stared at Alan until he fell silent.
Example: Emily tried to avoid Blake’s stare, but was unable to do so.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- John drew ____from the crowd because of his unorthodox attire.
- Holly ____at the Calculus test with a blank mind.
- Start at the bottom, and climb the ____to reach your dreams.
- If I ____long enough at the moon, I can see a man’s face.
Collected 3/12, 3/13/13Total Points:30
Week 9
3/12, 3/13/13
stationary, stationery
stationary (adj)—not moving; standing still; having a fixed position
Example: The stage in the auditorium is stationary and cannot be moved.
stationery (n)—writing paper
Example: Kara uses perfumed stationery when she writes letters to her friends.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- The huge machine was bolted to the floor to keep it ____.
- Do not used lined _____when writing formal letters.
- To keep the posts____, they were placed in concrete.
- Loretta bought several boxes of fancy ____to give as presents for graduation.
3/14, 3/15/13—Vocabulary—mundane, nuance, overweening, penchant
Collected 3/18, 3/19/13Total Points:25
Week 10
3/18, 3/19/13
steal, steel
steal (vt,vi)—to take the property of another or others without permission; to commit or practice theft; to move, happen or elapse stealthily or unobtrusively
Example: Raccoons love unprotected gardens from which they can steal vegetables.
steel (n)—a modified form of iron; a hard metal made from iron
Example: My kitchen sink is made of stainless steel.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- The vault, made of solid____, had a time lock for security.
- That thief would ___the shirt off your back he could.
- The ___bars covered the windows of the jewelry store.
- Let’s ____away from here for a few minutes and relax.
3/20, 3/21/13—Vocabulary--reputed, sophistry, sumptuous, ubiquitous
3/22, 4/08/13
than, then
than (conj)—used for comparisons; used to introduce the second element or clause of a comparison of inequality.
Example: You are far more intelligent than you think.
then (adv)—at that time in the past; next in time, order or space; at another time in the future; in that case; in addition; besides; yet; on the other hand
Example: Let’s go to the movies and then go out to eat.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- That building seems taller____this one.
- I don’t see how you can say one thing and____change your mind so easily.
- There is no question that lead is heavier____silver.
- Danny never got bit by a shark again, but ____he never tempted fate by swimming in the ocean either.
Collected 4/09, 4/10/13Total Points:30
Week 11
4/09, 4/10/13
their, there, they’re
their (prn)—the possessive case of the pronoun they, indicating ownership; usually used as an adjective.
Example: Tyler and Nick gave their best performance on the last night of the play.
there (adv.)—of or at a place; to, into, or toward a place
Example: There are several reasons why I don’t want to go.
Example: Over there is the door the president will use.
they’re (contraction) - shortening of the phrase, they are
Example: They’re supposed to pay a deposit before we start work.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- I don’t like people who act like ____smarter than I am.
- Usually, _____just suffering from delusions of grandeur.
- Of course, _____are those who really are very bright.
- But those people rarely brag about____intelligence.
4/11, 4/12/13—Vocabulary—abject, agnostic, complicity, derelict
Collected 4/15, 4/16/13Total Points:25
Week 12
4/15, 4/16/13
vice, vise
vice (n)—an immoral or evil habit or practice; immoral conduct; degrading or depraved behavior; a defect or a shortcoming
Example: Barry Goldwater once said that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.
vise (n)—a device usually having two jaws that may be brought together or separated by means of a screw, a lever, or the like, used to hold an object firmly in place.
Example: To be sure the board you are cutting is stationary, put it in a vise.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Many consider gambling to be a serious ____.
- Caught in the ____of Al’s firm grip, Bill was unable to move.
- We have enough____to keep us busy trying to protect our reputations.
- Pride is a ____that more often than not gets us into trouble.
4/17, 4/18/13—Vocablary—diatribe, effigy, equity, inane
4/19, 4/22
Subject-Verb Agreement
I got a hold of some bad pork chops the other day, and they didn't agreewith me. Stomach aches aren't very pleasant. Don't you agree?
We all know these meanings of "agree," but when we talk about subject-verb agreement, we're talking about something different: matching subjects and verbs according to number. That is, when you have a singularsubject, you have to match it with a singularverb form: The boy plays. When you have a pluralsubject, you must have a pluralverb form: The boys play.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- There (is, are) twenty students in the room.
- Neither my brothers nor my father (has, have) attended college.
- The tapes in the glove compartment (belong, belongs) to Jerry.
- Each of my sons (wear, wears) a baseball cap.
Collected 4/23, 4/24/13Total Points:30
Week 13
4/23, 4/24/13
whose, who’s
whose (adj, pronoun)—the possessive form of who that indicates ownership
Example: I don’t care whose book this is; it needs to be returned.
who’s—contraction of who is
Example: Who’s the winner of the raffle?
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Janice is the sophomore _____ representing the class at the board meeting.
- Noah is the soccer player _____ jersey number is 62.
- We need to know ____ fault the accident was so we can initiate legal action.
- We don’t know ____ going to be the center on the basketball team.
4/25, 4/26/13—Vocabulary—indictment, indubitable, intermittent, moot
Collected 4/29, 5/02/13Total Points:25
Week 14
4/29, 5/02/13 (Testing Week)—Vocabulary—motif, neophyte, perspicacity, plenary
5/03, 5/06/13
your, you’re
your (adj)—the possessive form of you that indicates ownership
Example: Please place all of your books on the floor before we begin the test.
you’re—contraction of you are
Example: There is no question that you’re going to do well in the debate.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Because you lack confidence, _____ not always sure of ______own abilities.
- As you get more experienced, ______confidence will grow.
- At that point ______going to be ready for anything.
- You will eventually trust in _____ instincts to do the right thing.
Collected 5/07, 5/08/13Total Points:25
Weeks 15 & 16
(Week 15 was short because of testing, so 15 and 16 are combined)
5/09, 5/10/13
among, between
among (prep)—surrounded by; in the number of class of (generally refers to more than two persons or things)
Example: Among the triplets, Gary was the largest at birth.
between (prep)—in common to; shared by (generally refers to two persons or things)
Example: It is difficult to decide between ice cream and cake.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Please decide who ____ the four of you will speak for the group.
- Just ______you and me, who do you think will win the race?
- You must decide ____ going home or staying for extra help.
- _____ the many choices you have after graduation are working, going into the service, or attending college.
5/13, 5/14/13
angry, mad
angry (adj)—feeling or showing hostility or resentment
Example: The thing that made Elena angry was her inability to express her feelings.
mad (adj)—suffering from a disease of the mind; insane
Example: People suffering from rabies often go mad and need to be put in restraints.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- Henry is really ____ at the person who stole his car.
- Clarisse’s uncle was eccentric, but some people considered him to be ____.
- Some people think Edvard Munch painted “Scream” because he was _____ at people who criticized his expressionist art.
Others believe Munch had temporarily gone ____ during a walk along a pathway next to an asylum.
5/15, 5/16/13—vocabulary—surveillance, sylvan, testy, testy, travesty
5/17, 5/20/13
ante, anti
ante (prefix)—before
Example: The anteroom to the main dining room was often where guests were greeted.
anti (prefix)—against
Example: Uncle Tom’s Cabin led to a wave of antislavery sentiment in the United States.
Insert the proper word to make each sentence correct (OK to change the form of the word to fit the sentence):
- ____bellum refers to the period immediately preceding the Civil War.
- Jerome has always supported _____poverty legislation.
- Marty was accused of being ____social when he refused to go to the party.
- ____diluvian literally means “before the flood”—the one Noah escaped from in his ark.
Collected 5/21, 5/22/13Total Points:35