NEW MASTERY VOCABULARY

•Get out your notebooks.

•VOCAB section!

•Week 1

NEW MASTERY VOCABULARY

•Please review this week’s words and word parts loudly and with enthusiasm!

CLASS WORK: NEW MASTERY VOCABULARYMake sure you copy down the following:

1.The word2.Part of speech3.Definition4.Sentence (original or one of mine)5.Synonyms6.Antonyms

•Aesthetic

(es-thet-ik)

•Arid

(ar-id)

•Assiduous

(uh-sij-oo-uhs)

s ss fa-stid-ee-uh s

AESTHETIC(ES-THET-IK)

Because Henry could see both the mountains and the ocean from his hotel room, he really enjoyed the aesthetic view.

Please repeat after me…..

AESTHETIC (ADJ.): PERTAINING TO BEAUTY OR THE ARTS

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

AESTHETIC (ADJ.): PERTAINING TO BEAUTY OR THE ARTS

Synonyms: artistic, creative, gorgeous, lovely,

appealing, attractive

Antonyms: displeasing, ugly, unattractive,

unappealing

PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…

•The definition of the word aestheticis pertaining to beauty or the arts.

WARM-UP

What are three things you can think of that are aestheticallypleasing to you? Why are they so nice to look at? Be specific,

and don’t forget to use the vocab word in your response. School appropriate answers only. Get ready to share!

Example: I find the changing of the leaves on the trees in fall to be very aesthetic. I enjoy looking at the lovely reds, browns, yellows, and

oranges as I pass by them.

ARID(AR-ID)

The moon has waterless, central regions that are covered in rippling dunes and arid deserts.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Arid (adj.): extremely dry or deathly boring. Please

repeat after me…..

Synonyms: dull, dreary, vapid, barren,

uninspiring, monotonous

Antonyms: exciting, imaginative, rich,

fertile, thrilling, interesting

Arid (adj.): extremely dry or deathly boring. Please

repeat after me…..

PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…

•The definition of the word arid is extremely dry or deathly boring.

WARM-UPHave you ever been to a very arid place? If so, where? If not, describe one. Have you ever had to sit through something that you consider to be extremely arid? What was it? Please make sure that you are using

the vocab word, and that all answers are school appropriate! Be prepared to share.

Example: On the way to California, I once visited the Mojave desert, which was the most arid place I had ever been to.

Something I consider to be very arid is the TV show Unearthed. The show centers around ancient myths in History, and I often find it to be very boring.

ASSIDUOUS(UH-SIJ-OO-UHS)

Claire was assiduous when it came to learning French, because she really wanted to master the language before her trip.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

Assiduous (adj): showing great care, attention, and effort. Please

repeat after me…..

Synonyms: diligent, studious,

persistent, continuous, hardworking

Antonyms: lazy, inconsistent, inactive,

idle, sedentary

Assiduous (adj): showing great care, attention, and effort. Please

repeat after me…..

PLEASE REPEAT AFTER ME…

•The definition of the word assiduousis showing great care, attention, and effort.

WARM-UP

Who is the most assiduous person you know? Do you consider yourself to be assiduous? Why or why not? Be specific, don’t forget to use the vocab word, and make sure that all answers are school appropriate!

Be prepared to share.

Example: The most assiduous person I know is Mr. Leddy because he is so dedicated to his students and to teaching. He works so hard on his curriculum, as well as NHS, and he strives to make sure that all of his students truly understand his material.

I do consider myself to be assiduous, because I never like to leave before finishing my job, and I try to be as thorough as possible in making sure my work is correct.

THAT’S IT FOR VOCAB WEEK ONE!

Be on the lookout for:

• Towne Word Parts

• Content Specific Vocabulary