Vocabulary for The Interlopers
1.3.3 Study: Vocabulary for The Interlopers
Study Sheet
English I Sem 1 (S2359985)
Liliana Silvas
Date: _____02/12/14______
This is a two-part study sheet for you to print out and complete. The first part will help you collect and review the information you learn in preparation for quizzes and tests. The second part will help you tie the pieces of information together in preparation for future writing assignments.
In the Study
What I need to know about "The Interlopers" vocabulary:
1. Understanding the context in which a word appears means looking at the words, sentences, and paragraphs that come before and after the word in question in order to decide which meaning the author intends.
2. etymology refers to the origin and development of words over time.
3. acquiesce is to go along with or comply without protest.
4. A(n) affray is a conflict or brawl.
5. To deprive or strip one of his or her possessions is to dispossess .
6. You hinder advancement when you block the progress of something.
7. If one lacks physical or mental energy, he or she is filled with langour .
8. A looter or marauder is one who roams in search of plunder.
9. Something is precipitous when it is abrupt or extremely steep.
10. A skirling is described as a shrill wailing sound.
11. When something is likely, it is wont to happen.
In Your Own Words
1. Explain why it is important to look at the words, sentences, and paragraphs that come before and after words with more than one meaning.
It’s important because you might get some of the sentences, vocabulary words or paragraphs incorrect or have different meanings to certain works.
Study Sheet
English I Sem 1 (S2359985)
Liliana Silvas
Date: _____02/12/14______
This is a two-part study sheet for you to print out and complete. The first part will help you collect and review the information you learn in preparation for quizzes and tests. The second part will help you tie the pieces of information together in preparation for future writing assignments.
In the Study
What I need to know about "The Interlopers" vocabulary:
1. Understanding the context in which a word appears means looking at the words, sentences, and paragraphs that come before and after the word in question in order to decide which meaning the author intends.
2. etymology refers to the origin and development of words over time.
3. acquiesce is to go along with or comply without protest.
4. A(n) affray is a conflict or brawl.
5. To deprive or strip one of his or her possessions is to dispossess .
6. You hinder advancement when you block the progress of something.
7. If one lacks physical or mental energy, he or she is filled with langour .
8. A looter or marauder is one who roams in search of plunder.
9. Something is precipitous when it is abrupt or extremely steep.
10. A skirling is described as a shrill wailing sound.
11. When something is likely, it is wont to happen.
In Your Own Words
1. Explain why it is important to look at the words, sentences, and paragraphs that come before and after words with more than one meaning.
It’s important because you might get some of the sentences, vocabulary words or paragraphs incorrect or have different meanings to certain works.