Vocabulary for “The Interlopers” by Saki
1. acquiesce: (v) to comply with; assent to without protest
2. ambush: (n) the act of waiting in a concealed position in order to launch a surprise attack; (v) to lie in wait, to attack suddenly from a concealed position
3. compromise: (n) settlement of a dispute by concession on both or all sides; (v) to settle by making concessions
4. condolence: (n) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief
5. detest: (v) to dislike intensely; loathe
6. dispossess: (v) to take away possession of something, esp property; expel
7. dispute: (v) to argue, debate, or quarrel; (n) an argument of quarrel
8. embitter: (v) to make resentful or bitter; to aggravate an already hostile feeling, situation
9. endeavor: (v) to try to do something; (n) an effort to do or attain something
10. hideous: (adj) extremely ugly; repulsive
11. interloper: (n) an intruder
12. languor: (n) physical or mental laziness or weariness; oppressive silence or stillness
13. marauder: (v) to roam or go around in quest of plunder; make a raid for booty; to raid for plunder
14. medley: (n) a mixture of various types or elements
15. pious: (adj) having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout
16. precipitous: (adj) very steep
17. prolong: (v) to lengthen induration or space; extend
18. quest: n) the act or an instance of looking for or seeking; search
19. reconciliation: (v) to become friendly with (someone) after estrangement or to re-establish friendly relations between (two or more people)
20. succor: (n) help or assistance, especially in time of difficulty; (v) to give aid to
Match the antonym from Column A with the Vocabulary Word in Column B
Column A Column B
____1. argue a. detest
____2. flat b. languor
____3. protest c. embitter
____4. to give d. compromise
____5. to spread joy e. interloper
____6. love f. precipitous
____7. quarrel g. dispossess
____8. defend h. detest
____9. guest i. acquiesce
____10. enthusiasm j. ambush
Word Bankquest marauder pious condolence endeavor
languor dispute hideous prolong succor
Use the vocabulary words from the Word Bank to complete the following sentences.
1. In the classic video game Super Mario, Mario goes on an epic ______to save the Princess.
2. Please give my ______to your family during this time of loss.
3. I am trying to clean my office before I head downstairs and offer ______to my children as they complete their homework.
4. The masked ______attempted to steal the vase, but the alarm sounded loudly.
5. The costume designs for some Halloween movies go beyond frightening; they are ______.
6. Matilda appeared ______as she kneeled on the front row with her hands pressed together in prayer-like fashion.
7. Although we ______to pass the exam, we must study to succeed.
8. He showed much ______as he began his chores.
9. There is no need to ______the agony; she has suffered enough.
10. The ______centers on who deserves the candy.
Identify 3 words from the vocabulary list that are challenging. Use the following strategy chart to help you study and learn each word. Copy this onto another sheet of paper for each additional words.
Frayer Model: Strategy for Vocabulary Development
TERM / EXAMPLESDefinition dictionary/vocab list:
Definition in your own words: / Sketch/give 2 examples that illustrate what ______is.
NON-EXAMPLES / EXTENSION
Sketch/give 2 non-examples of ______. / Give 2 examples of how______might be used in the real world.
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