Saturday, November 13, 2010

Words for the week of November 15-19, 2010

PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!!
1. Read the vocabulary words chosen from our read aloud (listed below) 2. Read the definitions and example sentences carefully. Make sure you understand the information! 3. Research the words on www.dictionary.com to get a SYNONYM AND ANTONYM for each word. 4. Click on the comments section (type your first name only) and enter the synonym and antonym. Also provide a sentence that demonstrates the meaning of each word. (You can read the example format from August 23rd or entries from last year for more examples) 5. Be sure to put your first name and last initial only! 6. Submit your entry. You must choose "anonymous" before submitting.

The words for this week are:
1. ominously p.210- (adjective) suggesting evil or harm (describing how something is done)
"'For something to happen.  For the colored kids to dare to show up,' Bessie replied ominously."
2. envisioned p. 216- (verb) to picture mentally, a vision
"This car is no protection abainst a mob.  Suppose they attack us? Sylvia envisioned herself being bandaged on her mothers sofa this time."