English II Vocabulary 17

______ will you go on vacation?

Please pass your papers _______ the row.

brings or recalls to mind (makes you think of)

The ________ of the music on my test score was incredibly negative.

The smell of the ocean air _______ a sense of calmness and many wonderful memories

Subject of a talk, writing, person's thoughts, or exhibit; "moral of the story"

_____ house is next door.

pull or twist out of shape; misleading impression or account

The NFL tries to raise ________ for Breast Cancer during the month of October by wearing pink.

The passengers were asked to _______ that she had taught the lesson.

gave special importance or prominence

I tried hard to ________ to my surroundings but I could not change who I was to fit in.

I asked each of you to turn in your _________ papers even though you worked as a group.

knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

means by which something is communicated

I would _________ like to call your mother and set up a conference.

I plan to __________ the goal I made at the beginning of the year for all A's.

not prominent; not in the forefront: in a story it's what happened before

I _________ the job as lead teacher on the assignment.

The teacher tried to ___________ for the pep rally last Thursday.

You could ________ the trail of tears on her face but she tried to hide it from the children.

I do not ______ what you are thinking.

Emotions or feelings associated with a word (opposite of denotative)

The music in the room ________ my concentration.

Will you please tell her _____ so we can leave.

single or seperate

grasp mentally; to understand

The ________ of Batman is that "Good triumphs over Evil."

She lives over _____ next to the park.

In a chunk paragraph after "For example," I __________ something from the text I have read.

The stewardess was asked to _______ her teaching plan before the next flight.

The __________ of the letters made it impossible to read the child's handwriting.

Consisting of many different and connected parts

Unifying Element of the story

She offered a valid ________ for why she had not turned in her missing work.

______(ly) speaking, she fell down the ugly tree and hit every branch on her way down.

There is ______ excuse for missing this.

adjust for a new purpose or surrounding

She _____ (ed) the failing grade because she knew she did not study for the test.

The snake was laying ____ the fence.

Growth, advancement, or elaboration of a topic or character

______ my new best friend!

reconsider and make alterations to make more efficient or realistic

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions

My mother told me _____ how she wanted my room to be cleaned to her specifications.

The boy was very ____________.

move forward; make or cause to make progress

prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group; usually seen as unfair

________ going to be your new neighbors

I will change the due date to _____________ for the Homecoming Pep Rally.

The story was very ______ to my life. The main character and I were the same.

The __________ was about abortion and many students got angry with their arguments.

I am asking you to make a ________ of yourself using paint and clay.

I tried to ________ between their claims but they were too repetitive.

Can you look through the dictionary and help me to ________ what this word means?

The teacher was ask to _______ the child's work and give it a grade from 1-10.

I told you about the relationship to help to ________ the plot to the next scene.

I am waiting for you to ______ your prom tickets.

They should have taken care of this issue in a different ______ not on the plane.

The pilot had to ______ himself in a manner that would make passengers feel safe.

a sudden realization of a problem’s solution; ability to grasp a situation based on clues

develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form

has an effect on something or someone else

formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing.

I had to give her the whole _______ of the story or she would not have understood my reaction.

The class _________ (ed) from basic understanding to advanced understanding.

I wanted to ________ my goals but my finances would not allow it.

honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness

explanation of an individual’s viewpoint of a story or situation

I love all fruits ________ cantaloupe.

Detailed examination of the elements or structure to discuss or interpret

I was __________ disappointed with the grade I received.

In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for doubt

recognize or perceive using your senses

Includes all that you have learned; added to each day

establish the truth or correctness of something

I was penalized in the game for ____________ behavior.

form an idea of the value of something

Not literal- implying something different than what is being said

circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea; easier to analyze

May I have _____ tissues?

I would like to see ______ house

I ate way _____ much food this weekend.

___________ most people love to play games on their phones.

identify differences between; make appear different or distinct

She tried to ________ her emotions to the students but they could not discern how she felt.

Relevant or appropriate

I _________ the role of disciplinarian if the kid breaks the rules

the manner in which a person behaves; action of managing an activity

The paintball field was very _____ there were many places to hide and attack people.

I am asking you to put aside your phones and _____ with each other. You could change your life.

The side ______ of the zero was the failing grade in the class.

view as probable

__________ throwing your cleat at someone is against some rule.

This was a written ________ on how not to argue with a teacher.

being separated from others; avoiding others

My sister admitted that her vote for me for Homecoming was a bit _____, she had to vote for me.

Quote as evidence for justification or argument

What am I supposed to ______?

I went _____ the mall

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

establish exactly, typically as a result of research

I am asking you to remain ___________ while you listen to both sides of the story,

make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone

The song was an awesome artistic ______ for the young children to learn the story.

Can you _________ the Algebra lesson?

I have listed all of your missing work _______ for the things I have not put in the gradebook.

a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.

It __________ my sense of taste and made me dizzy

a portrayal of someone or something

I have asked you _______ not to turn in a paper without a name.

The word "seeping" and the word "overflowing" have similar meaning but different ___________.

move forward; make or cause to make progress

He threw the pencil ________ the room.

a reason or justification given for an action or belief

existing as a natural part of something or a habit; essential