I'm late, I'm late for a very important date . . . I know! The vocabulary words weren't on the blog yesterday. I'm a big, fat loser. But there are only so many hours in the day - you guys tell me that ALL the time. But I am sorry.

Here you go:

Vocabulary 18:

1. tactless - adj. - rude and thoughtless
2. thwart - v - to oppose, to block
3. unobtrusive - adj. - inconspicuous, not noticeable
4. vicarious - adj. - experienced through someone else
5. nonplus - v - to confuse or baffle
6. admonish - v - to scold
7. ambivalence - n - being undecided
8. assuage - v - to calm or soothe
9. blithe - adj. - happy and cheerful
10. encomium - n - glowing praise, an enthusiastic tribute
11. blandishment - n - flattery
12. coeval - adj. - living at the same time
13. mollify - v - to soothe
14. pretext - n - excuse
15. treacle - n - contrived or unrestrained sentiment

Extra Credit:
chorine - n
baksheesh - n
bellwether - n
glabella - n
hypnagogic - adj.

Phew! At least that's finished.

I'm giving out grade sheets in B, D, F, H periods this week. All make-up work is due the first day our class meets after vacation.

Assignments reminder:

This week: drafting due in B,D,F, and H periods. Vocabulary sentences and quizzes also due. Quizzes in ALL class periods. B period and F period had polished writing pieces due. H and D periods have dialogue journals due.

After vacation: D and H periods have polished writing due on 3/4 or 3/5. Remember that three-week projects are due in ALL classes right after vacation.

Everyone in B,D,F, and H periods should have end words for sestinas!

I think that about covers it.

Have a delightful vacation! I'm skiing . . . wish me luck. I'm going to try one of those blue trails for my three-week project. Hope I live to tell the tale. . .