You Say You Want a
Revolution?
Words for the
Downtrodden
Due Friday, February
10
Provide the definition for each of the following words that
you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should
check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to
define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary
definition into your own words.
Write an original sentence for each word in the list,
whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment. You only
need to post a sentence for one of the eleven following words. Please type your
work.
Bonus challenge: Write all your sentences about a silly
sport.
- alienated
- alliance
- disparity
- servile
- suppressed
You are so Beautiful
Words for the Interior Decorator
- embellish
- florid
- opulent
- ornate
- ostentatious
- poignant
The knight bolted up and interrupted her from sneaking into the mansion, interjecting, “There is a wide disparity between the two of us. We have absolutely nothing in common, you mutinous cur.” He pushed ahead of her and stepped into the mansion first. Her head hung to the side as she sighed out her mouth, glaring through him rather than at him.
ReplyDelete- Madi Schreiter, P.4
The internets tried to suppress Levi's voice, but they failed:
ReplyDeleteI formed an ALLIANCE with the trees, I provided then water, and they would provide me with air and apples.
Levi S.
No, I don’t live an opulent life, but it’s a good one all the same.
ReplyDeleteMy mom decided to embellish a boring pillow by embroidering wiener dogs on it.
ReplyDeleteMarissa Levy
The ornate works of the woodworker was astounding; no wonder why his prices were so high!
ReplyDeleteThe internets thought these sentences were too florid to post; I humbly disagree.
ReplyDeleteThe teachers formed an alliance with the students in order to take down the administration at the school.
Every one of my uncle’s stories was greatly embellished to make a routine hike seem like a death-defying adventure.
-Andrea Rempel, Per.4
When I cancel plans with friends to cover a coworkers shift, I feel servile.
ReplyDeleteKennah Watts
As I took my first step into the museum, the florid styles along the walls caught my eyes instantly.
ReplyDelete-Portia Bailey
Often times teenagers feelings are suppressed by the overrule of adults.
ReplyDeleteSometimes posting a comment requires a fierce alliance between teacher and student:
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a huge disparity between my sister and I as far as my parents saw: they thought I was the angel child and my sister was the troublemaker.
Jordan C.
Most bosses want servile employees who will not question them.
ReplyDeleteThe disparity of conditions from one end of his country to the other never ceased to amaze him.
ReplyDeleteEmotional scenes in movies or T.V. shows are often made more poignant with the adept use of music.
ReplyDeleteThe last member of the orange team cowered in a corner. The game was practically over all, orange had lost, Jerry had to do was suppress it. He fired, and the last paint bullet he had was now smeared on the forehead of the enemy.
ReplyDelete-Clara V
The ostentatious professor kept his framed diploma on the wall of the classroom.
ReplyDeleteAna Imes
There was a great disparity in skills but they were united nonetheless.
ReplyDelete-Abby Jensen
Elizabeth was alienated from the conversation once her parents began to talk about their taxes.
ReplyDeleteI constantly find myself suppressing my feelings towards my country.
ReplyDeleteTallinn, the capital of Estonia, is quite renowned for its ornate Old Town architecture.
ReplyDeleteAnd two more:
ReplyDeleteThe new kid felt very alienated on his first day of class.
Logan B.
I sat alone at the edge of the classroom feeling alienated from the rest of the world.
Jenna G.
The survivor contestants had an alliance within their tribe.
ReplyDeleteThey could not alienate a single utensil.
ReplyDeleteDakotah-Rae Mick
The mansions of the Vanderbilts were so Romantic and ornate, they drew the ire of the proletariat.
ReplyDeleteIn the end his servility meant nothing because decency is only acknowledged when it's not given.
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