Word Sentence Definition based on context clues

innumerableThere are innumerable ways to succeed in life,

so each person should follow his or her passion.

conceited

The conceited girl who always bragged about her intelligence, suddenly found herself with no

friends.

unscrupulous

The unscrupulous mayor made it a practice of appointing friends to high positions in the

government.

rileThe boy would often try to rile his sister and

instigate an argument.

monotonous

Driving the same way to work every day can be monotonous, so I decided to try a different

route.

pacifistThe pacifists were arrested when they refused

to end the nonviolent protest.

adaptA cactus cannot adapt to growing in a cold

weather climate.

nonchalantHis nonchalant attitude toward crashing the car

aggravated his parents.

prematureThe premature birth of the baby made the

doctors very concerned for his health.

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 1

English 10 Name:_________________Date:__________________

Directions: Read each sentence. Underline the context clues in each sentence. Using the context clues, determine the definition of the italicized vocabulary words.

Word Sentence Definition based on context clues

atheistThe atheist enjoyed arguing with the religious

leaders.

disciplesThe early followers of Christianity were called

disciples.

bourgeois

When a person is called bourgeois it often used as an insult indicating that he or she has

new money.

regressThe third graders’ math skills regressed over

the summer due to lack of practice.

conscientiousBecause the student was conscientious, he

earned straight “As” on his report card.

ostracize

Paul’s repeated drug use ostracized him from his friends who chose to refrain from this

dangerous behavior.

WordPart of Speech

Definition Picture Clue

innumerable adj. very many; more than can be counted

conceited adj.overly high opinion of one’s own worth or ability

unscrupulous adj. without principles or morals

rile v. to make angry; to arouse resentment

monotonous adj. sameness; lacking in variety; boredom

pacifist n. opposed to war or the use of force

adapt v.to adjust to different conditions or environment

nonchalant adj. coolly unconcerned; indifferent

premature adj. occurring too soon

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 1

English 10 Name:_________________Date:__________________

Directions: Create or find a picture clue for each word that will help you to visualize the definition.

WordPart of Speech

Definition Picture Clue

atheist n.a person who rejects the existence of a supreme being

disciples n. a person who is a follower of a certain doctrine

bourgeois n. member of the middle class

regress v.the act of going back; return, backward movement or course

conscientious adj. careful; painstaking; particular; meticulous

ostracize v. to exclude or banish from society or a social group

Word Definition

Review your vocabulary words!

Write one word on each flashcard (one color)

Write one definition on each flashcard (a different color)

Practice your knowledge by matching the words with the

definitions.

Once you have matched all of the words to the definitions, write a sentence using each word with context clues.

Push It – Use more than one word in a sentence.

Extension – Write a paragraph about The Catcher in the Rye using all of the words. Include context clues for all words.

Word Wall Practice!

1. I will give you the definition of a word. 2. Raise your hand if you know the word.3. When called on, stand up and place your Post-It on the correct

word on the Word Wall.4. Then, call on another student to come up with a sentence using

the word and context clues.

Word Sentence Definition based on context clues

mutinyingThe crew was mutinying since the captain

refused to listen to their concerns.

provocativeLady Gaga is known for wearing provocative

clothing.

digressionThe students were always able to trick the

teacher into a digression away from the subject.

inaneThank you for putting up with that inane

conversation about stuffed animals.

spiritualMany people find walking in the woods to be a

spiritual experience.

boisterousThe mother looked embarrassed by the

boisterous behavior of her children.

exhaustedHe exhausted a small fortune in stock market

losses.

reciprocal

The two quarterbacks had reciprocal respect given that they were both inducted into the Hall

of Fame.

humilityHumility is often seen in a true leader.

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 2

English 10 Name:_________________Date:__________________

Directions: Read each sentence. Underline the context clues in each sentence. Using the context clues, determine the definition of the italicized vocabulary words.

incognitoHe thought that he was incognito; however,

we all recognized his raspy voice.

immaterial

It was immaterial whether Catherine studied for the test because she believed that even if

she studied, she wouldn’t do well.

putrid The putrid smell coming from the refrigerator was the result of the discovery of rotten eggs.

 

pedagogical

Pedagogical research shows that students’ focus is greatest at the very beginning and end

of class.

harrowing Barely surviving the cold water after the

sailboat overturned was indeed harrowing.

brassy Kim’s brassy attitude was rude and uncalled

for.

English 10 Name:Date:

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 2

Picture Describe what is going on in the

picture

Word Explanation

The Tasmanian devil is wild

boisterous Boisterous means to be wild and crazy just like

the Tasmanian devil.

English 10 Name:Date:

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 2

Directions: Describe what is happening in the picture. Identify the word the picture best represents. Explain your rationale for choosing each word.*NOTE: Some pictures may represent more than one word. Be able to back up your argument.

Picture Describe what is going on in the

picture

Word Explanation

Picture Describe what is going on in the

picture

Word Explanation

The Tasmanian devil is wild

boisterous Boisterous means to be wild and crazy just like

the Tasmanian devil.

digression

putrid

brassy

exhausted

provocative

harrowing

English 10 Name:Date:

The Catcher in the RyeVocabulary 2

ANSWER KEYDirections: Describe what is happening in the picture. Identify the word the picture best represents. Explain your rationale for choosing each word.*NOTE: Some pictures may represent more than one word. Be able to back up your argument.

Picture Describe what is going on in the

picture

Word Explanation

spiritual

pedagogical

incognito

reciprocal

humility

mutiny

inane

immaterial