April+6+-+10,+2015

__RIF:__ Reading Literature __Anchor Text__ : Harriett Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad pp151- 162 __Word of the Day__: resolute (adj.) unyielding, determined, steadfast __Quote of the Day:__ “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by avoiding it today.” Abraham Lincoln __Essential Question:__ What are the qualities of a good leader?

__Unit 10 Vocabulary __
 * 1) **voracious** - desiring or consuming great amounts
 * 2) **indiscriminate** - choosing at random without careful selection
 * 3) **eminent** - of high reputation; outstanding
 * 4) **steeped** - soaked; drenched; saturated
 * 5) **replete** - completely filled or supplied with
 * 6) **abound** - to exist in great numbers
 * 7) **matron** - an older married woman
 * 8) **prognosticate** - to predict or foretell a future event
 * 9) **technology** - a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering and applied science
 * 10) **automaton** - a robot; a mechanical "person"
 * 11) **paradox** - a statement that seems to be absurd but turns out to be true
 * 12) **compound** - to increase or add to
 * 13) **annals** - historical records
 * 14) **realm** - a special field of something or someone; kingdom
 * 15) **tinge** - a trace, smattering, or slight degree
 * 16) **implore** - to plead urgently for aid or mercy
 * 17) **badger** - to plead, nag, or annoy persistently
 * 18) **drudgery** - unpleasant, dull or hard work
 * 19) **interminable** - unending
 * 20) **perceive** - to understand, know or become aware of

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