Vocabulary for 3/23 & 3/26

27.    indulge (v)— Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of; become involved in (an

                  activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of)

SAMPLE:  At the end of the story, Mrs. Sommers indulges her desire to splurge the cash on herself.  Reflect on this question: does this decision negate all of her previous virtuous actions?

28.  hedonism (n)—an idea or way of life that suggests that pleasure should be the chief

        goal

§         hedonist(n)—a person

§         hedonistic (adj)—self indulgent; pleasure seeking

29.  convoluted (adj)—complicated; elaborate

SAMPLE: Although the reader first sees Mrs. Sommers’ decision as hedonistic, her reasoning seems much more convoluted upon further analysis.

30.  abstention (n)—to abstain/withhold from an action or practice

§         abstain (v)—refrain; withhold; withdraw

§         abstinence (n)—self-denial; self-restraint (typically used to discuss alcohol, drugs, sex)

SAMPLE:  Mrs. Sommers is dedicated mother; surely, one frivolous purchase doesn’t outweigh a lifetime of abstention and dedication.

If you'd like to watch a film version of "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMSAL4IXjMk

Vocabulary for March 22nd

25.    misanthrope (n)—a person that hates/distrust other humans

                              ANTHROP=HUMAN BEINGS

o       misanthropic (adj)—hating/distrusting other humans

o       misanthropy (n)—isolation from human society

26.    avarice (n)—extreme greed for riches

o       avaricious (adj)—extremely greedy

**NOTE: Remember to read "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" for tomorrow.

Homework for March 21st & 22nd

1. Read and ANNOTATE "The Perfect Day for Bananafish" for Friday.
2. Use the following website for assistance if need be: http://www.shmoop.com/perfect-day-for-bananafish/

Vocabulary for March 21st

23.  recoil(v)—draw back because of fear or disgust; shrink from; flinch

24.    enervate (v)—lessen the vigor or strength of; weaken physically or mentally; make feeble

PRONUNCIATION: “EH-NER-VAY-T”

Vocabulary for March 20th

21.  meek (adj)—submissive; subordinate; yielding;

§         meekly (adv)—to act in a submissive manner

§         meekness (n)—the quality of being submissive

22.  averse (adj)—opposed; unwilling; having an active feeling of repugnance or

distaste

§         aversion (n)— A strong dislike or disinclination: "an aversion to exercise"

§         aversive(adj)—tending to repel or dissuade

§         aversely (adv)—to act in an opposed manner

***NOTE:  Quote worksheet must be completed by March 26th.

Vocabulary and Homework for March 19th

1.  Read Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants"

2.  If you struggle with dissecting the piece, visit http://www.shmoop.com/hills-like-white-elephants/literary-devices.html

3.  Copy down your vocabulary words and write a sample sentence for each.

·         relinquish (v)—give up; surrender; abandon; let go

     §      unreliquished (adj)--not abandoned; persisting

·         dissension (n)—disagreement in opinion; discord; conflict; strife

FROM THE LATIN “dis-“ MEANING “apart”

              and “sent/sens” MEANING “feel”

§         dissent(v)—to disagree (antonym of consent)

**NOTE:  Remember that you received a quote worksheet today.  Continue working on this assignment throughout the week.  It will be collected on March 26th.