​WALT: Acquire new vocabulary through reading comprehension.

WILF:
Identify unfamiliar vocabulary in context.
WILF:
Use context clues to infer the meaning of vocabulary words.

WILF:
Use new vocabulary words accurately in writing and discussion.

Definition: A person employed in an office or store to keep records or perform routine tasks. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: Her husband was a humble clerk who worked long hours for little pay.

​Clerk

Definition: Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral (can depend on context)
Sentence: She had no dowry, no expectations, no means of being known or loved.

​Dowry

Definition: A social class system based on birth or wealth. (Noun)

Connotation: Negative/Neutral

Sentence: She felt out of place among people from a higher caste

​​Caste

Definition: Behaving in a playful or flirtatious manner. (Adjective)

Connotation: Slightly Negative

Sentence: She gave a coquettish smile, hoping to catch his attention.

​​Coquettish

Definition: Polite gestures or remarks, especially in terms of admiration or compliments - Noun (plural)

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: He was full of gallantries, always complimenting her on her beauty.

Gallantries

​Definition: A feeling of distress or embarrassment. (Noun)

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: To her chagrin, the necklace was missing when she returned.

Chagrin

​Definition: A lack of necessities or comforts of life. - Noun (plural)

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: After the party, they endured many privations, struggling to make ends meet.

​​Privations

​Definition: The process of improving something or making it more elegant. - Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: Her refinement was evident in the way she spoke and carried herself

Refinement

Definition: The quality of being flexible or adaptable - Noun

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: The suppleness of her posture impressed everyone at the dance.

Suppleness

Definition: Extremely beautiful or delicate - Adjective

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: The necklace she wore was exquisite, sparkling with jewels.

​​Exquisite

Definition: Shining brilliantly; radiant - Adjective

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: She looked resplendent in her new gown at the ball.

Resplendent

​Definition: Special honor or respect shown publicly. Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: The entire town paid homage to the noblewoman who had helped them.

​​Homage

Definition: Excessive; beyond reasonable limits. - Adjective

Connotation: Negative

Sentence: His immoderate spending on luxuries led to financial ruin.

​​Immoderate

Definition: The quality of being clever, original, or inventive. - Noun

Connotation: Positive

Sentence: Her ingenuity helped her come up with a solution to the problem.

​​Ingenuity

Definition: A system in which people or things are ranked according to authority or importance. (Noun)

Connotation: Neutral

Sentence: The hierarchy in her workplace placed her at the bottom.

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Hierarchy