English 8

Students' news articles are due on Friday (tomorrow), and there will be quiz on verbs on Monday.  The quiz will look very similar to the pre-quiz we had today.  Finally, next Wednesday, there will be a quiz on the vocabulary words from Chapters 1-6.   Here they are for your convenience:

1. acquire (verb) – to obtain; to accomplish; to get as one’s own
2. clammy (adj) - cold and damp; covered with a cold, sticky moisture
3. defiance (noun) - daring or bold resistance to authority or an opposing force
4. contemptuous (adj) - showing disdain, scorn, or disrespect
5. reckless (adj) - utterly unconcerned with the consequences of an action; without caution; carelessness
6. premonition (noun) - feeling or anticipation or anxiety for a future event
7. gingerly (adv) - done with great care or caution; warily
8. incredulous (adj) - skeptical; showing disbelief
9. nonchalantly (adv) - coolly unconcerned; indifferent; casual; unexcited
10. gallantly (adv) - brave, noble, chivalrous
11. clad (v): dressed; wearing an article of clothing
12. ruefully (adv): done with sorrow or regret
13. reformatory (n): an institution for youths who break the law
14. implore (v): to beg
15. apprehensive (adj): nervous and uneasy
16. hue (n):  a particular variety of a colour; a shade
17. indignant (adj):  expressing strong displeasure at something considered to be insulting or offensive
18. sullen (adj):  gloomy; resentfully silent
19. elude (v): to avoid or escape by being quick or skillful
20. doggedly (adv): in a persistent or stubborn manner