Vocabulary 2- “A Wrinkle in Time”

  1. Connotation- an implied, additional or suggested meaning.
  2. Bilious- nauseated, unpleasant stomach. Disagreeable or bad-tempered.
  3. Malignant- harmful; wanting to do evil. Likely to cause death.
  4. Precipitously- done rashly without much thought.
  5. Propitious- favorable and likely to lead to success. Kind or gracious.
  6. Writhe- to twist or squirm, especially as result of pain.
  7. Miasma- harmful fumes; can be caused by burning or decaying matter.
  8. Loftily- very high or tall; exalted or high-ranking. Behaving in a falsely superior or haughty manner.
  9. Tentatively- not certain or confident; hesitant. Subject to change, unconfirmed.
  10. Pinioned- to restrain or immobilize someone, especially by binding arms. To keep a bird from flying.
  11. Omnipotent- all-powerful; possessing complete and unlimited power/authority.
Exercises:
1-Words and definitions
2-Sentences
3-Pics
4-Partner Practice quiz
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