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LA9U1L12VocabularyLA9U1L12Vocabulary““The Writing Process”The Writing Process”

Agenda for the Day1. Vocabulary

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VocabularyHere is the process….In your groups you will

meet in the break-out rooms that I assign to you. Once you are there, you will discuss the terms and come up with a definition for the words on the list.

Only resort to a dictionary if your group can not discern the meaning from the context clue provided.

Vocabulary List #2• The water was calm and tranquil.

• There water was placid.

• There was a precipitous woodland on the edge of his property.

• It was a petty argument over a few dollars.

• He refused to acquiesce to the rulings of the courts and judges.

Continue…• He stalked the woods in search of his quarry.

• She kept watch for interlopers and trespassers into her boundaries.

• He was helplessly pinioned under the fallen tree.

• He was known as a pious and righteous man.

• He laughed mockingly at his enemy's predicament.

Usage• They ran out to see if the group was (all

ready/already) to go.

• She refused to (accept/except) the position because the pay was too little.

• It is often difficult to (adapt/adopt) to a new environment.

• There are (many/lots) of books to review for the course.

• She (agreed to/agreed with) the terms of the contract, signing to that affect.

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What’s Coming Up?

• Vocabulary Quiz

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