English 9 Day 36Objective: To define vocabulary for act 1

As we discuss each vocabulary word, take notes in the appropriate portion of your packet.

First, use context clues in the sentence to make a guess.

Then, view the image to help you refine your guess.

Lastly, check your guess with the true definition.

Anguish (n) Extreme pain, distress, or anxiety When the two teenagers were forbidden to see each other, they were both in anguish.

Augment(v) to add to or increase

The students augmented the pile of papers the teacher had to grade by each turning in an essay.

Brawl (n) A noisy fight

The police had to stop the angry fans from beginning a brawl after the town’s basketball team lost the championship game.

Chaste (adj) pure, innocent

The bride looked chaste in her white gown as she walked down the aisle toward her new husband.

Foe (n) enemy, opponent

The two foes argued every time they saw each other.

Forswear(v) To deny, to swear not to

I had to forswear cheating in order to not get into trouble.

Gall (n) Bitterness of

spirit; hate

When we were kids, there was lots of gall between my brother and I; we fought constantly.

Kin (n) Family; relatives

Related words: kinsmen, kindred

Every year, my kin gets together around Christmas to exchange presents and spend time together.

Mad(adj) insane, wild

The mad scientist created a horrible creature that eventually destroyed the city.

Pernicious (adj) destructive, deadly, or wicked

A pernicious illness spread rapidly through the city; thousands of people got sick and hundreds died.

Profane(v) To treat with disrespect; debase

He profaned the church by using inappropriate language while inside.

Quarrel (n) A fight or conflict

A long-standing quarrel between George and his neighbors started because George refused to watch their dog when they went on vacation.

Shrift (n) Confession

When talking to her friend, Maria hoped to hear a true shrift about whether or not he had stolen her watch

Vile(adj) wicked, revolting, terrible

The crime was so vile that no one could talk about it without crying.

Woo (v) To court; seek out love and marriage with someone

To woo someone usually involves complimenting her/him and buying her/her gifts.

Now, complete the vocabulary worksheet in your packet.

We will grade it when you’re all done.