Fences Vocabulary Week #2

Vigilant (adjective)

• Carefully watching for possible dangers or problems.

• Ignoring potential threats and focusing on other tasks.

• Being overly cautious to the point of inaction.

• Taking unnecessary risks without consideration.

St. Peter’s book (Noun phrase)

• A historical document detailing events of the past.

• A metaphorical book that holds the records of a person's life, judged at the gates of heaven.

• A fictional story about St. Peter's adventures.

• A religious text outlining the principles of Christianity.

Vigilance (noun)

Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈvɪdʒɪləns/

-ance: Suffix forming nouns from verbs or adjectives

What does vigilance mean?

• The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

• A state of being overly cautious and paranoid.

• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• A method of solving problems quickly.

Rubbish (Noun)

Phonetic Pronunciation: /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

What does the term 'rubbish' mean?

• Trash or nonsense.

• A valuable item.

• A type of food.

• A form of entertainment.

Judgement (Noun)

• The act of forming an opinion or making a decision.

• A legal decision made by a court.

• An emotional response to a situation.

• A method of evaluating performance.

Recruiter (noun)

Phonetic Pronunciation:

/rɪˈkruːtər/

-er: Suffix meaning "one who does" (recruiter)

What is a recruiter?

• Someone who enlists new members.

• A person who manages a team.

• An individual who conducts interviews.

• A professional who writes job descriptions.

Rogue (Noun, Adjective)

Phonetic Pronunciation: /roʊɡ/

What does the term rogue mean?

• A person who is honest and trustworthy.

• A dishonest or mischievous person; someone who behaves in an unpredictable or uncontrolled way.

• A person who follows rules strictly.

• A person who is always cheerful and friendly.

Recruit (verb)

• To enlist someone to join a group or organization.

• To train someone for a specific skill.

• To evaluate someone's performance in a job.

• To dismiss someone from a position.

Penitentiary (Noun)

• A place for rehabilitation of young offenders.

• A prison for people convicted of serious crimes.

• A facility for holding individuals awaiting trial.

• A center for community service programs.

Commit (Verb)

• To carry out or do something, often something wrong or illegal; or to dedicate oneself to something.

• To avoid taking responsibility for one's actions.

• To make a promise without any intention of keeping it.

• To analyze and evaluate a situation thoroughly.