Word of the DayDower6th Grade Language Arts

Word of the Day Overview

0 It is easy to memorize terms and their definitions, but often we forget what they mean as soon as we don’t need them anymore.

0When you learn how to use a word, it sticks in your vocabulary on a more permanent basis.

0Each day (M-Th), you will receive a new vocabulary word.

Quizzes/Tests0Vocab Quizzes will be every Friday. If we don’t have

school on Monday, you will only have three words. If we don’t have school on Friday, your quiz will be that Thursday instead of Friday.

0At the end of each grading period, you will take a test over all of the words you have learned that grading period.

0This will be our new vocabulary format for the remainder of the year.

0 If you miss a day(s), there will be a vocabulary list for you to copy at the front of the room. They will also be posted on my website.

WOD: January 13th-17th 0Adversary0Bluff0Kindle0 Jargon

Monday, January 13th, 20140Adversary: one’s opponent in a contest,

conflict, or dispute

0Part of speech: noun

0Synonyms: opponent, enemy, antagonist

0Sample Sentence: Japan was America’s adversary during World War II.

Tuesday, January 14th, 20140Bluff: an attempt to deceive someone into

believing that one can or will do something

0Part of speech: verb

0Synonyms: hoax, deception, fraud

0Sample Sentence: I could tell my fellow poker player was bluffing because he would not make eye contact with me.

Wednesday, January 15th, 20140Kindle: light or set on fire

0Part of speech: verb

0Synonyms: light, ignite

0Sample Sentence: You will need at least two sticks to kindle a proper fire in the wilderness.

Thursday, January 16th, 20140 Jargon: special words or expressions that are

used by a particular group or profession and are difficult for others to understand

0Part of speech: noun

0Synonyms: slang, idiom

0Sample Sentence: The doctor tried to explain to Susan what was wrong with her husband, but she couldn’t understand his medical jargon.

WOD: January 21-240Aptitude 0Commotion0Foresight

Tuesday, January 21st, 20140Aptitude: a natural ability to do something

0Part of speech: noun

0Synonyms: talent, knack

0Sample Sentence: My students have a natural aptitude for learning new words.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 20140Commotion: a state of confused and noisy

disturbance

0Part of speech: noun

0Synonyms: disturbance, uproar, ruckus

0Sample Sentence: She was distracted by the commotion across the street.

Thursday, January 23rd, 20140Foresight: the ability to predict what will

happen in the future

0Part of speech: noun

0Synonyms: planning, preparedness, anticipation

0Sample Sentence: He had the foresight to check that his escape route was clear.

WOD: February 3-70Attentive0Luminous0Meticulous0Somber

Monday, February 3rd, 20140Attentive: paying close attention to

something

0Part of speech: adjective

0Synonyms: perceptive, observant, alert

0Sample Sentence: Never before had the singer had such an attentive audience.

Tuesday, February 4th, 20140Luminous: full of light; bright or shinning

0Part of speech: adjective

0Synonyms: radiant, brilliant, glowing

0Sample Sentence: The luminous dial on his watch helped him see in the dark.

Wednesday, February 5th, 20140Meticulous: showing great attention to

detail; very careful and precise

0Part of speech: adjective

0Synonyms: careful, accurate

0Sample Sentence: She had always been so meticulous about her appearance.

Thursday, February 6th , 20140Somber: dark or dull in color; gloomy

0Part of speech: adjective

0Synonyms: dark, drab, dull

0Sample Sentence: The night skies were somber and starless.

WOD: February 10-140Attentive0Luminous0Meticulous0Somber

Wednesday, February 12th , 2014

More French and Latin Phrases!

0 force majeure: an uncontrollable event

0réspondez, s'il vous plait: please respond

0c'est la vie: that’s life

0bon appétit: good appetite; enjoy your meal