February 19

Today:
Vocab 4-Square (see below)
Read Introduction
Act 1


Fences Vocab
From the “Introduction”
1. Align (V) - line up, bring into line
2. Aristocrat (N)- a noble, powerful person
3. Mores (N) – tradition, customs of a society
4. Desolate (ADJ)- isolated, empty
5. Refute (V)- Disagree with, disprove
6. Perceive (V)- see, identify
From the “Setting”
7. Congruence (N)- similarity, resemblance
8. Dubious (ADJ)- doubtful, uncertain
From “The Play”
9. Destitute (ADJ)- poor, impoverished
10. Tenacious (ADJ)- stubborn
11. Guile (N)- slyness, cleverness
Act One
12. Emulate (pg. 1, V)- imitate, copy
13. Integral (5, ADJ)- essential, vital
14. Vigilant (11, ADJ)- watchful, on guard
15. Scrutiny (13, N)- a study, an examination of someone or something