For Thursday, you need to write an essay about your ideal hero. The grading sheet is below.
Also, I am including your vocabulary words for the week. The quiz is on Friday.
Vocab List 1
- Abdicate (verb): to cast off or relinquish
- Aberration (noun): a state or condition markedly different from the norm
- Abject (adj): sunk to a low condition or in miserable circumstances
- Abolish (verb): to do away with
- Abridge (verb): lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- Abstemious (adj): sparing in consumption of especially food and drink, marked by temperance
- Accent (verb): put stress on, utter with an accent; to stress, single out as important
- Accolade (noun): a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- Acquiesce (verb): to agree or express agreement; rest satisfied
- Acrimonious (adj): caustic, biting or rancorous in language or expression
- Acumen (noun): shrewdness shown by keen insight
- Affable (adj): friendly; outgoing disposition
- Affirmation (noun): a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
- Alacrity (noun): liveliness and eagerness; youthful energy
- Alleviate (verb): provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier