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AP English Language and Composition Vocabulary, Grammar, Rhetorical Terms For first semester, students are required to provide one appropriate vocabulary word a week. This word must be found in online reading of **current** editorials, news stories, or other school-appropriate writings. Follow these instructions:


 * 1) Post the word and part of speech on the appropriate page on the left.
 * 2) Tell us where you found the word.
 * 3) Write a reader-friendly definition.
 * 4) **Link the word** to a real definition.
 * 5) Use the word in the sentence.
 * 6) Give us your opinion on the word. Why did you choose it? This part is optional--especially if you have no real feeling about the word.
 * 7) Write your first name and last initial after your entry. Never use your full name on this site, please.

Your entry should look something like the following:

**Unremitting** is an adjective that means persistent or never giving in. It can also be used to mean continuing for a long time. I found the word in a New York Times Op-Ed piece by Nicholas D. Kristof titled [|"Would You Let This Girl Drown?"]The article is about malaria and the G8 leaders' responsibility to encourage humanitarian intervention. I chose the word because it's a strong word--carries weight. (Mrs. V)


 * We will split up into two vocabulary teams. Teams A and B will post vocabulary words for alternating weeks. Team A will post for all odd numbered tests, and team B will post for all even numbered tests. See the team lists below. **
 * **Team A** || **Team B** ||
 * Lindsey B. || Nicolas M. ||
 * Brian C. || Rachel M. ||
 * Brittany C. || Sara N. ||
 * Meggan D. || Chandni P. ||
 * Karly D. || Brennan P. ||
 * Sage F. || Clare R. ||
 * Erin G. || Lauren S. ||
 * Josh L. || Alexandra S. ||
 * Samantha L || June W. ||
 * Lucy L. || Sarah Z. ||