1. Bandit a Robber, Often One Who Is a Member of a Gang

Theme 5 Theme 5 Elena Elena Monday: Monday: 1. bandit – a robber, often one who is a member of a gang 1. bandit – a robber, often one who is a member of a gang 2. condolences – expressions of sympathy for a death 2. condolences – expressions of sympathy for a death 3. dictator – a ruler with complete power 3. dictator – a ruler with complete power 4. frantic – very excited from fear or worry 4. frantic – very excited from fear or worry 5. notorious – having a bad reputation 5. notorious – having a bad reputation 6. refugees – people who escape to another place for refuge 6. refugees – people who escape to another place for refuge

Tuesday: Tuesday: 7. rugged – very rough and uneven 7. rugged – very rough and uneven 8. sombreros – Spanish hats with wide brims 8. sombreros – Spanish hats with wide brims 9. transformed – changed in appearance 9. transformed – changed in appearance 10. urgently – in a manner that calls for immediate action 10. urgently – in a manner that calls for immediate action 11. wounds – injuries in which the skin is broken 11. wounds – injuries in which the skin is broken

Wednesday: Wednesday: 12. grief – intense sorrow caused by loss 12. grief – intense sorrow caused by loss 13. mocking – ridiculing; sneering at 13. mocking – ridiculing; sneering at 14. determination – firmness of purpose 14. determination – firmness of purpose 15. seized – took possession of by force 15. seized – took possession of by force 16. rebel – having to do with people who resist authority 16. rebel – having to do with people who resist authority

Thursday: Thursday: 17. plaza – a public square or similar open area in a town or city 17. plaza – a public square or similar open area in a town or city 18. detain – to keep from going on 18. detain – to keep from going on 19. boardinghouse – a house where people pay for meals and lodging 19. boardinghouse – a house where people pay for meals and lodging 20. boarders –people who stay in a boardinghouse 20. boarders –people who stay in a boardinghouse

Friday: Test today! Friday: Test today!