February 4

Word:	Parts of Speech:	Definition:	Example:	Other Info.:	Sentence Use:
abominable	adjective	Repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.	Most old trash produces an abominable odor.	Antonym:  likable, admirable. 2. delightful.	When Elie Wiesel arrived in Aushwitz, he smelled a(n) abominable odor of burning flesh.
anecdotes	noun	a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.	During road trips most friends and family share anecdotes to comfort each other.	Synonym: story, yarn, reminiscence.	While on the train to Aushwitz, some Jews may have shared anecdotes with each other in order to pass the time and comfort their spirits.
deportation	noun	The lawful expulsion of an undesired alien or other person from a state.	Undocumented immigrants are deported by the immigration department.	Synonym: removal	When Jews were forced to leave their homes in Sighet, they experienced what was called deportation.
diplomacy	noun	Skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact: Seating one’s dinner guests often calls for considerable diplomacy.	Most hard core thugs do not believe in practicing diplomacy.	Synonym: negotiation	The Jews were unable to negotiate with the Nazis about deportation; therefore, there was no diplomacy.

Homework: Please complete 1 of 2 options.

Option 1: Please select 5 words and write sentences utilizing the selected words. Be mindful of punctuation and capitalization. 

Option2: Please select 3 words and write sentences utilizing the selected words. Be mindful of punctuation and capitalization.