Name Vocabulary #24

Word / Part of Speech / Definition
initial / adjective / Occurring at the beginning of something
initiative / noun / The power or opportunity to do something before others do; the energy and desire that is needed to do something.
initiate / verb / To cause or start the beginning of something; to formally accept a person as a member of a group or organization usually in a special ceremony
finale / noun / The last part of something such as a musical performance, play, etc.
confine / verb / To keep someone or something within limits; to prevent someone or something from going beyond a particular limit, or area, etc.
finite / adjective / Having limits or a limited number and/or amount
infinitesimal / adjective / Extremely small
terminate / verb / To cause something to end; to end in a particular way or at a particular place; to take a job away from someone
terminal / adjective / Causing death eventually; leading finally to death
terminology / noun / The special words or phrases that are used in a particular field.
contemptuous / adjective / feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval; scornful
cohort / noun / a group of people banded together or treated as a group
phylactery / noun / a small leather box containing Hebrew texts on vellum, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer as a reminder to keep the law
impudent / adjective / not showing due respect for another person
affront / noun / an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
audacious / adjective / showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
pique / verb / to trigger curiosity or interest
amicable / adjective / friendly
castigate / verb / To reprimand (someone) severely
hone / verb / to perfect a talent or skill

Vocabulary Activities Directions: Complete 3 of the activities to turn in on Thursday.

  1. Write a sentence that contains each spelling word. The sentence must demonstrate the meaning of the word and each sentence must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  2. Make a flashcard for each word. The front of the flashcards must contain the word and a sentence containing the word. The back of the flashcard must contain the word’s part of speech and its definition.
  3. Write a story using 15 of your words. The story must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  4. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of 10 of your words.
  5. Write a synonym or antonym for 10 of your words.
  6. Create a word search using Puzzlemaker on Discoveryeducation.com or graph paper that includes all of your vocabulary words. Then, solve your words search by highlighting each spelling word.