Monday, March 9, 2009

Literature Circles Week 5- Vocabulary Enricher


This week I am the Vocabulary Enricher.

“But by the pool among the mottled sycamores.” (99) Any of several North American plane trees.
“She wore a huge gingham apron.” (100) yarn-dyed, plain-weave cotton fabric, usually striped or checked.
“Now Lennie retorted belligerently.” (102) Warlike; given to waging war.
“Lennie removed his hat dutifully.” (105) Performing the duties expected or required of one; characterized by doing one’s duties.
“His voice was monotonous.” (103) Speaking but with no emphasis.

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