Journeys Sixth Grade Lesson 16

Journeys Sixth Grade Lesson 16

Vocabulary

saga

A story about heroic deeds.

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majestic

Grand, magnificent, impressive.

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embodied

Represented in physical shape and form.

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unearthed

Uncovered; dug up from the ground.

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ancestral

Related to or inherited from family members in the past.

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ruthless

Showing no pity or compassion for others.

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destiny

A person’s fortune or fate; something unavoidable.

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recreational

Concerning relaxing or amusing activities.

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forge

To shape or form with careful effort.

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artistry

Artistic quality or ability.

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confident

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fragrance

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decent

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truancy

The action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.

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resident

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evidence

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reluctant

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

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confidence

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excellent

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decency

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brilliant

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residence

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occupant

The holder of a position or office.

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reluctance

Unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

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fragrant

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excellence

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truant

A student who stays away from school without leave or explanation.

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brilliance

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evident

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occupancy

The action or fact of occupying a place.

Grammar (Check P. 211)

Principal Parts of Verbs

Present Tense

I work hard every day.

Past Tense

I worked late last night

Present Participle

I am working right now.

Past Participle

I have worked all my life.

Grammar (Check P. 212)

Principal Parts of Irregular Verbs

Past Participle

I haven’t eaten since breakfast.

Grammar (Check P. 213)

Using Consistent Tenses

Inconsistent Tense

The cat ran outside and climbs the tree.

Consistent Tense

The cat ran outside and climbed the tree.