Reflection 2
Patricia Sanchez
Crystal Reynolds
Scott Nicklas
Bri Buzonik
Reflection 2
The reading rules that our group has cover so far are main idea, topic, vocabulary, major and minor details, and inferring. Main idea tells what a text is about. Topic is the subject or theme of the text. Vocabulary is a list of words or phase of a language that is given with a definition. Major and minor details give more depth information to what the story is about. Major details are a support to the topic and the minor support the major details. Inferring means what is being in implied or an educated guess. An example of main idea in the book is Shiver Me Letters A Pirate book on ABC is it is going to talk about the letters of the alphabet and how they related to pirates each letter representing a different pirate term. The topic of the book is letters. The five vocabulary words that are from the book are doubloons, landlubber, commotion, slothful, and swashbuckling. Doubloons are a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value. Landlubber is an unseasoned sailor or someone unfamiliar with the sea. Commotions are violent or tumultuous motion such as noisy disturbance. Slothful is being lazy. And lastly swashbuckling is the characteristic or behaving in the manner of a swaggering swordsman, soldier, or adventurer.
Word of the Day
Preamble
Noun
Definition- A prelimary statment, especally the introduction to formal document that serves to explain its purpose.
Example- The preamble in the Constitution begins with the famous words"We the people of the United States of America..."
Synonyms- Forward, prelude
Concise
Adjective
Definition-Expressed briefly and simply, succint
Example- Less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statment of the freedoms enjoyed by all American.
Synonyms- Abridged, Compact
Abridge
Verb
Definition-Shorten, to reduce
Example- The Bill of Right is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-Shorten,abbrevaite, cutback
Mutable
Adjective
Definitions-Likely to change
Example-A politican's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of President Harry Truman-mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms-Changeable, Permutable
Discomfit
Verb
Defintion-to frustrate, thwart, or embarras
Example-Discomfited by the interviewer's unexpected question, Peter could only stammer in reply.
Synonyms-disconcert,Flusters
Consummate
Verb
Definition-to complete, finish, or perfect.
Example-The deal was consummated with a handshake and the payment of the agreed-upon fee.
Synonyms-achieve, conclude
Benevolent
Adjective
Definition-Wishing or doing good
Example-In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms-altruistic, generous
Abrigde
Verb
Definition-Shorten or reduce
Example-The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Divulge
Verb
Definition-to reveal
Example-The people who count the votes for the Oscar awards are under
strict orders not to divulge the names of the winners.
ostentatious
Adjective
Definition-overly showy, pretentious
Example- To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of food.
Synonyms- boastful, flashy
Words for mentees
Scotts words
Horrid
(Adjective) Hideous, repulsive
Beacon
(noun) a signal fire
Squawked
(noun) to utter a harsh cry
Consecrate
(verb) together sacarare to set aside as sacred; to induct into office with a religious rite
Detract
(verb) to take away or diminish the value of or effect of something
Pond
(noun) a small body of water
Delighted
(noun) highly pleased, gratified
Dither
(noun) a highly nervous or agitated state
Trish words
Moat
Moht: 1. a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle. 2. any similar trench, as one used for confining animals in a zoo.
Kin
noun 1. a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk. 2. family relationship or kinship. 3. a group of persons descended from a common ancestor or constituting a family, clan, tribe, or race. 4. a relative or kinsman. 5. someone or something of the same or similar kind: philosophy and its kin, theology. adjective 6. of the same family; related; akin. 7. of the same kind or nature; having affinity.
Shadow
noun 1. a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. 2. shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. 3. shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. 4. shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. 5. a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Blossom
blos-uhm noun Botany . 1. the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit. 2. the state of flowering: The apple tree is in blossom. verb (used without object) 3. Botany . to produce or yield blossoms. 4. to flourish; develop (often followed by into or out ): a writer of commercial jingles who blossomed out into an important composer. 5. (of a parachute) to open.
Crystal words
Sand
bank:noun (sand-bangk)
a large mass of sand
Mischief
noun (mis-chif)
conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance
Implored:
verb (im-plohr)
to beg urgently or piteously
Trembling
noun (trem-buhl)
to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold
Fortnight
noun (fawrt-nahyt)
the space of fourteen nights and days
Bri Words
Shaman
Noun. A person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds
Dream Visions
Noun. onventional device used to narrative ways
Dull
Adjective.Not sharp;Blunt
Ablaze
Adjective. Burning;On fire, gleaming with bright lights;Bold colors
Maiden
A girl unmarried;maid
Crystal Reynolds
Scott Nicklas
Bri Buzonik
Reflection 2
The reading rules that our group has cover so far are main idea, topic, vocabulary, major and minor details, and inferring. Main idea tells what a text is about. Topic is the subject or theme of the text. Vocabulary is a list of words or phase of a language that is given with a definition. Major and minor details give more depth information to what the story is about. Major details are a support to the topic and the minor support the major details. Inferring means what is being in implied or an educated guess. An example of main idea in the book is Shiver Me Letters A Pirate book on ABC is it is going to talk about the letters of the alphabet and how they related to pirates each letter representing a different pirate term. The topic of the book is letters. The five vocabulary words that are from the book are doubloons, landlubber, commotion, slothful, and swashbuckling. Doubloons are a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value. Landlubber is an unseasoned sailor or someone unfamiliar with the sea. Commotions are violent or tumultuous motion such as noisy disturbance. Slothful is being lazy. And lastly swashbuckling is the characteristic or behaving in the manner of a swaggering swordsman, soldier, or adventurer.
Word of the Day
Preamble
Noun
Definition- A prelimary statment, especally the introduction to formal document that serves to explain its purpose.
Example- The preamble in the Constitution begins with the famous words"We the people of the United States of America..."
Synonyms- Forward, prelude
Concise
Adjective
Definition-Expressed briefly and simply, succint
Example- Less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statment of the freedoms enjoyed by all American.
Synonyms- Abridged, Compact
Abridge
Verb
Definition-Shorten, to reduce
Example- The Bill of Right is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-Shorten,abbrevaite, cutback
Mutable
Adjective
Definitions-Likely to change
Example-A politican's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of President Harry Truman-mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms-Changeable, Permutable
Discomfit
Verb
Defintion-to frustrate, thwart, or embarras
Example-Discomfited by the interviewer's unexpected question, Peter could only stammer in reply.
Synonyms-disconcert,Flusters
Consummate
Verb
Definition-to complete, finish, or perfect.
Example-The deal was consummated with a handshake and the payment of the agreed-upon fee.
Synonyms-achieve, conclude
Benevolent
Adjective
Definition-Wishing or doing good
Example-In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms-altruistic, generous
Abrigde
Verb
Definition-Shorten or reduce
Example-The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans.
Synonyms-shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Divulge
Verb
Definition-to reveal
Example-The people who count the votes for the Oscar awards are under
strict orders not to divulge the names of the winners.
ostentatious
Adjective
Definition-overly showy, pretentious
Example- To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of food.
Synonyms- boastful, flashy
Words for mentees
Scotts words
Horrid
(Adjective) Hideous, repulsive
Beacon
(noun) a signal fire
Squawked
(noun) to utter a harsh cry
Consecrate
(verb) together sacarare to set aside as sacred; to induct into office with a religious rite
Detract
(verb) to take away or diminish the value of or effect of something
Pond
(noun) a small body of water
Delighted
(noun) highly pleased, gratified
Dither
(noun) a highly nervous or agitated state
Trish words
Moat
Moht: 1. a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle. 2. any similar trench, as one used for confining animals in a zoo.
Kin
noun 1. a person's relatives collectively; kinfolk. 2. family relationship or kinship. 3. a group of persons descended from a common ancestor or constituting a family, clan, tribe, or race. 4. a relative or kinsman. 5. someone or something of the same or similar kind: philosophy and its kin, theology. adjective 6. of the same family; related; akin. 7. of the same kind or nature; having affinity.
Shadow
noun 1. a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. 2. shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. 3. shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. 4. shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. 5. a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt.
Blossom
blos-uhm noun Botany . 1. the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit. 2. the state of flowering: The apple tree is in blossom. verb (used without object) 3. Botany . to produce or yield blossoms. 4. to flourish; develop (often followed by into or out ): a writer of commercial jingles who blossomed out into an important composer. 5. (of a parachute) to open.
Crystal words
Sand
bank:noun (sand-bangk)
a large mass of sand
Mischief
noun (mis-chif)
conduct or activity that playfully causes petty annoyance
Implored:
verb (im-plohr)
to beg urgently or piteously
Trembling
noun (trem-buhl)
to shake involuntarily with quick, short movements, as from fear, excitement, weakness, or cold
Fortnight
noun (fawrt-nahyt)
the space of fourteen nights and days
Bri Words
Shaman
Noun. A person who acts as intermediary between the natural and supernatural worlds
Dream Visions
Noun. onventional device used to narrative ways
Dull
Adjective.Not sharp;Blunt
Ablaze
Adjective. Burning;On fire, gleaming with bright lights;Bold colors
Maiden
A girl unmarried;maid