Word of the Day

Week of September 24th

affluent: having a lot of moneyPart of Speech: adjective

synonym: wealthy

• Which words mean about the same as affluent?• poor• rich• broke• well-off• desperate

• If you were affluent, what special things might you own? How might you help others if you were affluent?

hermit: a person who lives alone in a lonely or isolated place

Part of Speech: noun

• Copy and complete this concept map for hermit:

• Why might somebody choose to be a hermit? Do you think you would like to be a hermit? Why?

dapper: attractive in dressPart of Speech: adjective

synonym: fashionable

• Which words describe someone who is dapper?• stylish• trendy• drab• sloppy• classy

• Think of famous people who are dapper dressers. Who would you most want to dress like?

abscond: to run away secretly and hidePart of Speech: verb

• Copy and complete this concept map for abscond:

• If you planned to abscond, where would you go?

curtail: to cut short; reducePart of Speech: verbsynonym: to shorten

• Which activities might you curtail to improve your schoolwork?

• watching television at night• paying attention in class• staying up late on school nights• doing homework• reading books

• List some activities you should curtail if you want to stay healthy.