Week 10 7 th Grade. Do Now: Answer the questions below in your notebook. 1.What do you think “hyper” means? 2.What do you think “super” means? 3.Brainstorm.

Week 10

7th Grade

Do Now: Answer the questions below in your notebook.

1. What do you think “hyper” means?2. What do you think “super” means?3. Brainstorm a list of words that include

“hyper.”4. Brainstorm a list of words that include

“super,” “supr,” or “sur”

Week 10 Wordshyper = above, over, more super, supr, sur = above, over,

morehyperbole superimpose

hypercritical superlativehypertension supernaturalhypothermia supervise

surchargesurplus

Academic/General Vocabularyinitiate stimulate

hyperbole (noun)

Definition: an intentional statement of exaggeration.

Sentence: Gia’s statement that she was so hungry that she could eat a horse was hyperbole.

hypercritical (adj.)

Definition: excessively critical

Sentence: Oscar the Grouch was hypercritical, always finding fault with the people who lived on Sesame Street.

hypertension (noun)

Definition: extreme tension; high blood pressure

Sentence: Hanging out with my malevolent family members during the holidays gives me hypertension.

hyperthermia (noun)

Definition: high temperature

Sentence: After two days of hyperthermia, Justin decided to see a doctor.

superimpose (verb)

Definition: lay one item atop another

Sentence: The cover of the ABIS newsletter featured a picture of Jackie superimposed over the image of the arena from The Hunger Games movie.

superlative (adj.)

Definition: of the highest order; best; greatest

Sentence: Mr. Mags was the superlative ruler, more powerful than King Kong, Donkey Kong or Captain Underpants!

supernatural (adj.)

Definition: beyond the laws of nature

Sentence: The movie Krampus featured many supernatural elements that were scary.

supervise (verb)

Definition: to oversee

Sentence: If you don’t constantly supervise Chris, he will destroy everything in this classroom!!!

surcharge (noun)

Definition: additional charge or tax

Sentence: ABIS will now include a surcharge on all basketball uniforms that are returned after the season.

surplus (noun)

Definition: more than what is needed

Sentence: Every year Jason’s dad has a surplus of red hot chili peppers and has to give it away to the neighbors.

initiate (verb)

Definition: to begin or start

Sentence: Conor initiated the fishbowl discussion by asking the first question, which he posed to Fatima.

stimulate (verb)

Definition: encourage, motivate, raise activity or interest

Sentence: To stimulate interest in the field trip to the aquarium, Mrs. Barney dressed like a giant octopus for her language arts classes.