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unit 5 cycle 1 vocabulary
day 1: definitions
| vocabulary word | meaning | my example from text |
|---|---|---|
| sedative (adjective) | \i saw that turbulent emotions possessed her, so i asked what i thought would be some sedative questions about her little girl.\ (chapter 1) | |
| grotesque (adjective) | \this is the valley of ashes—a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens...\ (chapter 2) | |
| facet (noun) | \her face...contained no facet or gleam of beauty, but there was an immediately perceptible vitality about her...\ (chapter 2) | |
| haughtily (adjective) | \throwing a regal homecoming glance around the neighborhood, mrs. wilson gathered up her dog...and went haughtily in.\ (chapter 2) | |
| proprietary (adjective) | \she came in with such a proprietary haste, and looked around so possessively at the furniture that i wondered if she lived here.\ (chapter 2) | |
| strident (adjective) | \...each time i tried to go i became entangled in some wild, strident argument which pulled me back, as if with ropes, into my chair.\ (chapter 2) |
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| Vocabulary Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedative (adjective) | Tending to calm or soothe; having a relaxing effect |
| grotesque (adjective) | Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted |
| facet (noun) | A particular aspect or feature of something |
| haughtily (adjective, adverb form meaning) | Having or showing arrogant superiority; disdainfully proud |
| proprietary (adjective) | Relating to an owner; showing an excessive sense of ownership |
| strident (adjective) | Loud and harsh; grating |