February College Words Presentation

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College Words / FCAT Tool for South Dade Middle, Homestead, FL Students

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quintessential

part of speech: adjective

definition: a perfect example,

exemplary

Sentence:  Adam wrote a quintessential paper for last week’s writing prompt.

How can you use quintessential in your vocabulary this

week?

commemorate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to honor the memory of something

Sentence:

The students at our school commemorated the events

of Sept. 11th.

How will you use commemorate in

your vocabulary this week?

facetious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: intended to be humorous, but often silly and inappropriate

Sentence:

Jacky was being facetious when she said she enjoyed her

grandmother’s burnt toast.

How will you use facetious in your vocabulary this week?

cacophony

Part of speech:noun

Definition:loud and unpleasant sounds

Sentence:

As I neared the cafeteria, cacophony filled the halls.

How can you use the word cacophony in your vocabulary this

week?