Vocabulary - Week 16
Latin Roots ped, numer, liber
An eponym is a word that comes from the name of a person or place.
Sardines are small fish often packed in cans for sale.
Vaudeville is a variety show.
A bikini is a small, two-piece bathing suit.
A marathon is a running race of just over 26 miles.
Cologne is a fragrant liquid.
Bologna is a lunch meat.
A tarantula is a large hairy spider with a poisonous bite.
A tangerine is an orange-colored citrus fruit.
A cantaloupe is a melon.
A tuxedo is a kind of dress coat.
Assignments: (if not done in class)
11/9 - P 27
11/10 - P 28
11/14 - P 29
Test is Wednesday, November 16.
Word Ladder Homework
Cool Drinks (p 18) due Monday, November 14
Vocabulary - Week 9
Words from Other Cultures
Many words in English come from the languages of other cultures.
An alligator is a large reptile with leathery skin.
A barbecue is an outdoor grill for cooking meat.
A magazine is a publication for reading.
Syrup is a sweet thick liquid such as molasses.
A sheik is the chief or head of a family.
Pajamas are clothes worn for sleeping.
A kimono is a long outer garment worn in Japan.
Okra is a plant used in stew or soup.
Impala is a word from the Zulu people of Africa.
A bandit is a robber.
Assignments: (if not done in class)
11/17 - P 30
11/18 - P 31
11/21 - P 32
Test is Wednesday, November 23.
Word Ladder Homework
Stars and Stripes (p 19) due Monday, November 21