“The Tell - Tale Heart” Vocabulary Slides
Mailmen have to act sagaciously when they deliver to homes with dogs.
He lacked the suavity to fit in at the elegant party.
Steve Irwin showed his audacity when he was willing to go face to face with thousands of crocodiles.
She quietly tiptoed to the cookie jar because the wooden floor planks creak loudly.
During election season, many people feel vexed by all the political phone calls they receive.
My stories were always greeted with derision and disbelief.
The batman acts stealthily so as not to reveal his identity.
She punctuated her speech with wild gesticulations .
The detective was working on the supposition that the old man’s death was murder.
Dogs have an acute sense of hearing which allows them to better protect their humans.
Your Turn The definition will appear along with the picture. If your name/popsicle stick is called, tell me what word the slide represents.
to annoy or worry (someone) vex
grace and good manners suavity
a long, thick board that is used especially in building something plank
intelligence, ability to understand situations and make good decisions sagacity
daring, willingness to take (often unwise) risks audacity
heightened, intense, sensitive. acute
Something that is believed to be true by someone who doesn't know for sure. supposition
q uiet and secret in order to avoid being noticed
movements, usually with the hands, that add to the meaning of something that is being said gesticulations
scorn, lack of respect. derision
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