Name Vocabulary #27

Word / Part of Speech / Definition
interrogate / verb / To ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way.
arrogant / adjective / Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.
prerogative / noun / A special right or privilege that some people have.
questionable / adjective / Not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust.
inquest / noun / An official investigation to find the reason for something.
conquest / noun / The act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force.
querulous / adjective / Complaining in annoyed way
acquire / verb / To get something; to come to own something; to gain a new skill or ability through your own efforts.
exquisite / adjective / Finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine.
inquisition / noun / A harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions.
intricacy / noun / Detail that is part of something complicated
impulsive / adjective / Acting or done without forethought
unkempt / adjective / Having an untidy or disheveled appearance
delve / verb / To research or make inquiries into something
extravagant / adjective / Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
contempt / noun / The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration or worthless
scruple / noun / A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality of a course of action
phalanx / noun / A group of soldiers standing or moving in a close formation
consignment / noun / goods sent for sale
flout / verb / To openly disobey or mock someone

Vocabulary Activities Directions: Complete 3 of the activities to turn in on Thursday.

  1. Write a sentence that contains each spelling word. The sentence must demonstrate the meaning of the word and each sentence must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  2. Make a flashcard for each word. The front of the flashcards must contain the word and a sentence containing the word. The back of the flashcard must contain the word’s part of speech and its definition.
  3. Write a story using 15 of your words. The story must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  4. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of 10 of your words.
  5. Write a synonym or antonym for 10 of your words.
  6. Create a word search using Puzzlemaker on Discoveryeducation.com or graph paper that includes all of your vocabulary words. Then, solve your words search by highlighting each spelling word.