“Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas

VOCABULARY

Barrage

• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a rapid, heavy attack • SENTENCE: He received a barrage of criticism

for his comments.

devastating

• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: causing great pain or destruction • SENTENCE: The report shows the devastating

effects of the illness.

pensively

• PART OF SPEECH: adverb• DEFINITION: thoughtfully • SENTENCE: She considered the offer pensively.

Torrent

• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a violent, rushing stream • SENTENCE: The crowd burst into a torrent of

laughter.

perpetual

• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: continual; unending • SENTENCE: He can’t stand her perpetual

complaining.

unbridled

• PART OF SPEECH: adjective• DEFINITION: lacking restraint or control • SENTENCE: We were surprised at their

unbridled enthusiasm.

dispel

• PART OF SPEECH: verb• DEFINITION: to get rid of • SENTENCE: They worked hard to dispel my

concerns.

bedlam

• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: a noisy confusion • SENTENCE: It was a noisy classroom, where

bedlam ruled.

flail

• PART OF SPEECH: verb• DEFINITION: to wave wildly • SENTENCE: His arms began to flail as he lost

his balance.

clarity

• PART OF SPEECH: noun• DEFINITION: clearness of mind • SENTENCE: She has remarkable clarity for a

person her age.

PRACTICE:

• First, add your own sentence to your vocabulary notes.

• Then, your mission is to create ONE logical and coherent sentence using AS MANY vocab words as possible.– You must use at least 2.– Run-on sentences are forbidden.– GOOD LUCK :o)