“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas
VOCABULARY
Barrage
• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a rapid, heavy attack • SENTENCE: He received a barrage of criticism
for his comments.
devastating
• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: causing great pain or destruction • SENTENCE: The report shows the devastating
effects of the illness.
pensively
• PART OF SPEECH: adverb• DEFINITION: thoughtfully • SENTENCE: She considered the offer pensively.
Torrent
• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a violent, rushing stream • SENTENCE: The crowd burst into a torrent of
laughter.
perpetual
• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: continual; unending • SENTENCE: He can’t stand her perpetual
complaining.
unbridled
• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: lacking restraint or control • SENTENCE: We were surprised at their
unbridled enthusiasm.
dispel
• PART OF SPEECH: verb• DEFINITION: to get rid of • SENTENCE: They worked hard to dispel my
concerns.
bedlam
• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a noisy confusion • SENTENCE: It was a noisy classroom, where
bedlam ruled.
flail
• PART OF SPEECH: verb• DEFINITION: to wave wildly • SENTENCE: His arms began to flail as he lost
his balance.
clarity
• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: clearness of mind • SENTENCE: She has remarkable clarity for a
person her age.
PRACTICE:
• First, add your own sentence to your vocabulary notes.
• Then, your mission is to create ONE logical and coherent sentence using AS MANY vocab words as possible.– You must use at least 2.– Run-on sentences are forbidden.– GOOD LUCK :o)