Transcript Notes on Vocabulary Quizzes

Vocabulary Quizzes
How to be successful
Format—Matching Definitions
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You will match definitions and give parts of
speech
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C
Uses all words on list
Part of Speech
Words
Verb
vilify
Definitions
A
1) of or pertaining to this world or earth as contrasted
with heaven; 2) common; ordinary
E
Adjective
litigious
B
1) characterized by or exhibiting extreme affluence; 2)
wealthy, rich, or affluent; 3) richly supplied, abundant
A
Adjective
mundane
C
B
Adjective
opulent
D
1) Raw material; 2) people considered as readily
available and of little value; 3) coarse food for
livestock
D
Adjective
fodder
E
1) pertaining to legal action; 2) excessively or readily
inclined to legal action
1) to speak ill of; defame; slander
Format—Writing Sentences
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You will write sentences using 6 words
from the list
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I choose 5 (you won’t know ahead of time);
you choose 1
Sentences show your understanding of the
word and ability to use it well
Sentences may change the tense or form of a
word, but must use the new form of the word
correctly
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Example: Change opulent (adj.) to opulence (noun)
Writing Effective Sentences
Sentences must give enough context to
show your understanding of the word.
 If word could be replaced by several
others, you have not given enough
context.
 Example: Opulent (adj. 1) characterized by or
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exhibiting extreme affluence; 2) wealthy, rich, or affluent; 3)
richly supplied, abundant)
 No: The house was opulent.
 Yes: The opulent house was decorated with velvet curtains,
gold statues, and crystal chandeliers.
How To Study
Review definitions and parts of speech
with parents and friends
 Make flashcards
 Practice writing sentences for each word
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Cumulative Vocabulary Study
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Each semester, you will have a test that
draws from your vocabulary for the whole
semester.
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Keep your flashcards and continue to review
words throughout the year.
Other Vocab Bonuses
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Each quiz will have an extra-credit sentence
that asks you to use a word I choose from a
previous quiz.
Using vocabulary words correctly in your essay
and homework writing can earn you extra
points on assignments. Underline vocab words
when you use them in your writing.