Vocabulary Words for "The Minister's Black Veil"
Post your word, the definition, and its use in a sentence in a COMMENT.
Discussion Questions Chapters 6-7
Do you know anyone like Tommy in your life? Be honest, how have you treated them? How have you seen them be treated? What are the common preconceptions of them?
Wont (adj): in the habit of doing something, accustomed
ReplyDeleteI am wont to sleeping in, and I refuse to change.
Swathe - (verb) To wrap in several layers of fabric or cloth.
ReplyDeleteHis rage caused him to punch the wall several times, the aftermath of which was a hand swathed in bloody bandages.
Plight(noun): a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
ReplyDeleteHe was still able to brace himself even in such plight, losing all that he possessed.
pathos (noun): a quality that evokes pity or sadness
ReplyDeleteGood actors tend to use pathos to get a certain reaction from their audience.
solicitude (noun): care or concern for someone or something.
ReplyDeleteHis solicitude for his sister increased when she was bullied at school.
Sagacious: Adj
ReplyDeletehaving or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
The sagacious Romans saw that in order to control the line of the Danube and the east coast of Italy it was necessary to absorb the triangular shaped country of the Illyrians.
Obstinacy: the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness. (N)
ReplyDelete- The obstinacy of the little girl in insisting on wearing her batman costume all day, resulted in her parents finally allowing her to do so.
Imp (noun): a small, mischievous devil or sprite.
ReplyDeleteThe imp tormented the children in their nightmares.
Perturbation (noun): anxiety; mental uneasiness.
ReplyDelete-Jade's perturbation was caused by the stress of having three assessments to prepare for.
indecorous (adj): not decorous : conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste
ReplyDeleteEveryone was shocked by his indecorous outfit at the funeral.
Countenance (noun) a person's face or facial expression.
ReplyDeleteAlthough he said he wasn't upset, his watery eyes and gloomy countenance suggested otherwise.
Visage (noun) a person's face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.
ReplyDeleteThe ski mask covered the bank robber's true visage and prevented the police from discovering his identity.
waggery (noun) mischievous merriment
ReplyDeleteMarco's mom kept a close eye on his best friend Teddy as he was known to cause trouble in acts of waggery.