Definitions
What does it mean to be exemplary?
to be the best example of something - someone or something that should be imitated
thrifty
frugal
Opposite of exemplary
poor, awful, bad
Fill in the blank: The _______________ of the first Pilgrims enabled them to survive their first winter.
fortitude
What are some examples of exemplary works of art?
Paintings by Picasso, Michaelangelo, The Mona Lisa, answers can vary.
What is fortitude?
strength of mind - determination
having no money
impecunious
What is the opposite of frugal?
wasteful, lavish, careless
Fill in the blank: Bozo's argumentative essay was _________________ with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
fraught
What are some examples of hackneyed movie endings?
Girl gets guy, guy gets, girl, happily ever after, answers will vary
What does hackneyed mean?
old, worn out, stale
lucky
fortuitous
Opposite of wealthy
impecunious
Fill in the blank. The train's arrival at exactly the right time was __________________ for the weary traveler.
fortuitous
What are extenuating circumstances that may cause a teacher NOT to drop your grade due to two missed assignments?
death in family (including pets) illness, accident, answers may vary
What does fraught mean?
filled with
the best
exemplary
What is the opposite of foster?
neglect, discourage, block
Fill in the blank: Mr. Scrooge was a ______________ businessman who rarely spent money on himself or others.
frugal
What are examples of vexatious student behavior?
Being loud, use of profanity,
What does vexatious mean?
troubling, causes distress
troubling
vexatious
Opposite of fortitude
apathy, weakness, laziness, fear, cowardice
Fill in the blank: We thank you for your ___________________ while we work to repair the internet connection to your house.
forbearance
What are some character traits of exemplary students?