Part I-Connotation: based on how the word is
used in the following phrase, give a logical, implied meaning for the word.
This should not be from a dictionary but from your understanding. Please put
your answers on a separate piece of paper.
1. Debris a layer of wet, dirty brown debris.
2. Tartly “I’m glad,” Ginger said tartly.
3. Reluctance Despite his reluctance to get into
4. Consensus the consensus is that your ‘bottom line’ quote
5. Imminent an attempt to downplay the imminent confrontation.
Chapter 4 Matching – Toxin
Part II-Denotation: on a separate piece of
paper match the vocabulary word with its definition. You will probably need a
dictionary to accomplish this.
1. Debris A. feeling or showing
aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness
2. Tartly B. general agreement:
unanimity
3. Reluctance C. the remains of something
broken down or destroyed
4. Consensus D. ready to take place; especially :
hanging threateningly over one's head
5. Imminent E. marked by a biting,
acrimonious, or cutting quality