The Assignment:

· Working in groups of up to two (no more), find 12 words unknown to you in Chapters 2-5 (pgs. 14-50), and define, etc. them in the manner shown below.

· There will be a quiz over these and other words in the next few schooldays.

· Make a copy of your work to turn in to Mr. Scot, a copy for yourself (and a copy for your partner, if necessary)

Scot Key

Jurassic Period

11.02.07

Vocabulary List #1

1. Taciturn (p. 4)-- Temperamentally disinclined to talk. Inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.

Synonyms: Silent, uncommunicative, quiet

Sentence: The 2nd Period student was quiet and generally refused to speak in class, even if it was his taciturn.