Sunday, January 25, 2009

Frenzied Glossary Page

Frenzied is to frantic as photo is to picture.


-Isabelle

Oblivious Headline

"People are oblivious to the homeless"

Glossary Posts

Lieu:

Newspaper Headline:

Food bank announces that it would appreciate money in lieu of food.  


Oblivious:

Analogy:

Oblivious is to aware as black is to white.


Philanthropist:

Thesaurus Entry:

Synonyms:  patron, humanitarian, generous donor, goodhearted person

Antonyms:  miser, cheapskate, inconsiderate 


Ultimatum:

Dictionary entry:

Word:  ultimatum

Pronunciation:  ul-ti-ma-tum

Part of speech:  noun

Definition: a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force.

Word origin:  1725-35 

Repast

ACROSTIC


Relish
Egg
Pasta
After
Supper
Tonight

Melody

Coming Soon: Book Club!

Hi everyone,

Our literature circles/book club will be starting very soon. In preparation for this, we need as many books as possible so that we have books and genres to suit everybody. Please bring in your favorite novels this week so we can start this excellent program.

Dictionary: Honour

A soure of pride and honour: You are a credit to your school.

Foundling Headline

Headline:
A foundling was rescued and taken off the streets yesterday morning.

Marc L. 7B