Week 10 7 th Grade
Jan 18, 2016
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.