WORD OF THE DAY #37 Candor [ kan-der ] n. Honesty; frankness Outspokenness, forthright, straightforward.

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WORD OF THE DAY #37Candor [kan-der] n.

Honesty; frankness

Outspokenness, forthright, straightforward

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WORD OF THE DAY #38Carnage [kahr-nij] n.

Widespread killing; slaughter; bloodshed

Massacre, annihilation, havoc, mass murder

A: What did you choose to write about for the word carnage?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym_______

__ for the word carnage.

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WORD OF THE DAY #39Cascade

[kas-keyd] n./v./adj.waterfall

Fall, flowing, stream, descendingA: What did you choose to write

about for the word cascade?B: I wrote a

synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word cascade.

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WORD OF THE DAY #40Catastrophic [kat-uh-strof-ik] adj.

disastrous Damaging, harmful, devastating, A: What did you choose to write about for the word catastrophic?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym_______

__ for the word catastrophic.

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1.Which irony is being used (situational, verbal,

or dramatic)?

2. Give one example of irony being used.

“The Gift of the Magi” p. 287Questions

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WORD OF THE DAY #41Chronic [kron-ik] adj.

Frequently occurring Constant, habitual, continuous,

unyieldingA: What did you choose to write

about for the word chronic?B: I wrote a

synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word chronic.

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WORD OF THE DAY #42Clarity

[klar-i-tee]n.clearness

clear, accuracy, brightness, certaintly

A: What did you choose to write about for the word clarity?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word clarity.

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Ticket-Out-the Door

1. (On page 302,second paragraph) How does this

paragraph make the possible future actions of the princess ambiguous?

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Ticket-Out-the DoorPersuasive Essay Pre-

AssessmentBefore we start the persuasive essay and learn about the rhetorical appeals, we will

write an introductory paragraph in response to the following topic: school uniforms.

Keep in mind what you already know about persuasive essays, and what your goal is

when writing one. I cannot tell you what to do --this is similar to a pre-test. Just try your

best.

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WORD OF THE DAY #43Clench [klen-ch]v.

Tightly closeGrasp, grip

A: What did you choose to write about for the word clench?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word clench.

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WORD OF THE DAY #44Coerce [koh-urs]v.

force Pressure, intimidate

A: What did you choose to write about for the word coerce?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word coerce.

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WORD OF THE DAY #45Compulsory

[kuhm-puhl-suh-ree]adj.Required by rule or law

Required, mandatory, obligatoryA: What did you choose to write about for the word compulsory?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word compulsory.

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WORD OF THE DAY #46Conceivable

[kuhn-see-vuh-buhl] adj.Capable of being imagined or

understoodBelievable, possible, reasonable A: What did you choose to write about for the word conceivable?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word conceivable.

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WORD OF THE DAY #47Condolence [kuhn-doh-luhns] n.

Expression of sympathyComfort, compassion

A: What did you choose to write about for the word condolence?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word condolence.

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WORD OF THE DAY #48Condone [kuhn-dohn] v.

Overlook or excuse an offensePardon, disregard, forgive, accept,

tolerateA: What did you choose to write

about for the word condone?B: I wrote a

synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word condone.

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“Title”Based on Albert Einstein’s

articles and Ray Bradbury’s “The Golden Kite, The Silver Wind,” the

main ideas connect through_________________. In ________,

___________ relates because __________ _______________(evidence).

In ________, ___________ correlates because _________

________________(evidence). __________ _________________helps me

understand __________________________________.

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WORD OF THE DAY #49connoisseurship

[kon-uh-sur, -soor] n.Expert knowledge

Specialist, expert, criticA: What did you choose to write

about for the word connoisseurship?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word connoisseurship.

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WORD OF THE DAY #50Conscientious

[kon-shee-en-shuhs] adj.Careful, thoughtful

Exact, thorough, detailedA: What did you choose to write

about for the word conscientious?B: I wrote a

synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word conscientious.

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WORD OF THE DAY #51Conspicuous

[kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] adj.Obvious, noticeable, notable

Plain, visible, evident, transparentA: What did you choose to write about for the word conspicuous?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word conspicuous.

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WORD OF THE DAY #52Conspiracy

[kuhn-spir-uh-see] n.Secret, often unlawful plan carried

out by a groupScheme, plot

A: What did you choose to write about for the word conspiracy?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word conspiracy.

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WORD OF THE DAY #55Controversial [kon-truh-vur-shuhl] n.

Stirring up disagreements between groups holding opposing viewsDebate, belligerent, combative,

contentiousA: What did you choose to write

about for the word controversial?B: I wrote a

synonym/sentence/antonym_________ for the word controversial.

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Name SurveyWho would you hire based on their

name?a. George Nguyenb. George Cortezc. Thien Nguyend. Chen Vue. Juan Carlos Diercoles

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WORD OF THE DAY #56Conviction [kon-vic-shun] n.

Strong beliefOpinion, faith

A: What did you choose to write about for the word conviction?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word conviction.

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WORD OF THE DAY #58Decrepit [de-kre-pit]adj.

Falling apartDeteriorate, decay

A: What did you choose to write about for the word decrepit?

B: I wrote a synonym/sentence/antonym________

_ for the word decrepit.