Name Chapters 9-12 Vocabulary of the City of Ember

Name Chapters 9-12 Vocabulary of The City of Ember Word Part of Speech Definition dictate verb To speak or read something to a person who writes it down; to decree contradict verb To say the opposite of something that someone else has said; to deny the truth edict noun An official order given by a person with power or by a government monograph noun A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it telegram noun A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form; sometimes referred to as a wire or cable. calligraphy noun The art of making beautiful handwriting graphic adjective Shown or described in a very clear way, used especially to refer to things that are unpleasant or shocking inscription noun Words that are written on or cut into a surface transcript noun A written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken ascribe verb To attribute to a cause or source enfolding verb To surround or envelop threadbare adjective Becoming thin or tattered with age; poor or shabby in appearance resonant adjective Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring brawny adjective Physically strong; muscular jostling verb To push, elbow, or bump against someone or something roughly, typically in a crowd flanked verb To guard or strengthen from the side. recoil verb To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust taunt noun A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. stout adjective Someone of heavy build ambled verb To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace. Vocabulary Activities Directions: Complete 3 of the activities to turn in on Thursday. 1. Write a sentence that contains each spelling word. The sentence must demonstrate the meaning of the word and each sentence must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 2. Make a flashcard for each word. The front of the flashcards must contain the word and a sentence containing the word. The back of the flashcard must contain the word’s part of speech and its definition. 3. Write a story using 15 of your words. The story must contain correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 4. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of 10 of your words. 5. Write a synonym or antonym for 10 of your words. 6. Create a word search using Puzzlemaker on Discoveryeducation.com or graph paper that includes all of your vocabulary words. Then, solve your words search by highlighting each spelling word.