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Name
Word
dictate
contradict
Chapters 9-12 Vocabulary of The City of Ember
Part of Speech
Definition
verb
To speak or read something to a person who writes it down; to decree
verb
edict
autobiography
telegram
noun
To say the opposite of something that someone else has said; to deny the
truth
An official order given by a person with power or by a government
noun
A person’s life story written by that person
noun
calligraphy
graphic
noun
A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form;
sometimes referred to as a wire or cable.
The art of making beautiful handwriting
inscription
transcript
prescription
noun
Shown or described in a very clear way, used especially to refer to things
that are unpleasant or shocking
Words that are written on or cut into a surface
noun
A written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken
noun
enfolding
threadbare
resonant
brawny
jostling
verb
A written message from a doctor that officially tells a patient what medicine
to take
To surround or envelop
adjective
Becoming thin or tattered with age; poor or shabby in appearance
adjective
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring
Physically strong; muscular
To push, elbow, or bump against someone or something roughly,
typically in a crowd
To guard or strengthen from the side.
flanked
adjective
adjective
verb
verb
verb
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
recoil
A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
noun
taunt
Someone of heavy build
adjective
stout
verb
To walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
ambled
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.