Unit+1+Vocabulary

Phobia

Each grading period, you will be responsible for SAT vocabulary words. The list of the words for each week of the grading period is below, and your assignment for each week will be as follows:

ALL WORK is to be handwritten. No copies, print-outs, or photographs of work are allowed. The physical act of writing it out helps your brain to remember it better.
 * Week 1 is __homework__ **
 * Due Tuesday, September 4 ****:**
 * Directions**: ( You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed.)
 * // Write neatly. //
 * //Copy the words and definitions through your warm-ups and keep a running list.// // Number the words //
 * // Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time. //
 * // On your own, use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word. Number the sentences, and underline the vocabulary words in them. //
 * <  ||< **Word** ||< **Part of Speech** ||< **Definition** ||
 * < 1. ||< daunting ||<  ||< intimidating ||
 * < 2. ||< feral ||<  ||< savage, wild, untamed ||
 * < 3. ||< abhor ||<  ||< to hate, loathe ||
 * < 4. ||< domicile ||<  ||< a residence, a home ||
 * < 5. ||< reprehensible ||<  ||< deserving of criticism ||
 * < 6. ||< exacerbate ||<  ||< to make more violent, intense ||
 * < 6. ||< exacerbate ||<  ||< to make more violent, intense ||


 * Week 2 is __homework__ **
 * Due Mon-Tues., September 10-11: **
 * Directions**: ( You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed.)
 * // Write neatly. //
 * //Copy the words and definitions through your warm-ups and keep a running list.// // Number the words //
 * // Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time. //
 * // On your own, use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word. Number the sentences, and underline the vocabulary words in them. //
 * // Also, //**// recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit //**
 * <  ||< **Word** ||< **Part of Speech** ||< **Definition** ||
 * < 7. ||< pacify ||<  ||< to soothe, ease ||
 * < 8. ||< allay ||<  ||< to soothe, assuage ||
 * < 9. ||< assuage ||<  ||< to ease, pacify ||
 * < 10. ||< anxiety ||<  ||< Uneasiness ||
 * < 11. ||< sobriety ||<  ||< moderation from excess, or calm tranquility ||
 * < 12. ||< agoraphobia ||<  ||< an abnormal fear of open or public places ||
 * < 13. ||< claustrophobia ||<  ||< an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces ||
 * < 13. ||< claustrophobia ||<  ||< an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces ||


 * Week 3 is __homework__ **
 * Due Monday-Tuesday, September 17-18: **
 * Directions**: ( You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed.)
 * // Write neatly. //
 * //Copy the words and definitions through your warm-ups and keep a running list.// // Number the words //
 * // Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time. //
 * // On your own, use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word. Number the sentences, and underline the vocabulary words in them. //
 * // Also, //**// recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit //**
 * <  ||< **Word** ||< **Part of Speech** ||< **Definition** ||
 * < 14. ||< diaphanous ||<  ||< transparent, light, airy ||
 * < 15. ||< harrowing ||<  ||< agonizing, distressing ||
 * < 16. ||< ascetic ||<  ||< one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious ||
 * < 17. ||< quaint ||<  ||< old-fashioned ||
 * < 18. ||< redoubtable ||<  ||< formidable, commanding respect ||
 * < 19. ||< formidable ||<  ||< arousing fear or alarm ||
 * < 19. ||< formidable ||<  ||< arousing fear or alarm ||


 * Week 4 is __homework__ **
 * Due Friday, September 21: **
 * Directions**: ( You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed.)
 * // Write neatly. //
 * //Copy the words and definitions through your warm-ups and keep a running list.// // Number the words //
 * // Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time. //
 * // On your own, use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word. Number the sentences, and underline the vocabulary words in them. //
 * // Also, //**// recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit //**
 * || **Word** || **Part of Speech** || **Definition** ||
 * 20. || austere ||  || very bare, bleak, simple ||
 * 21. || taciturn ||  || not inclined to talk ||
 * 22. || enervate ||  || to weaken, make weary ||
 * 23. || abscond ||  || to sneak away and hide ||
 * 24. || desolate ||  || deserted, lifeless ||
 * 25. || forlorn ||  || lonely, hopeless ||
 * 25. || forlorn ||  || lonely, hopeless ||


 * Week 5: __Study the words__. **


 * Week 6: ** **Test** ** over the words. **