WEEK 1

ADDITIONAL NOTES IN CLASS:

1. I:1 V:5 X:10 L:50 C:100 D:500 M:1000  XL:40 XLIV:44 XC:90 MMXIV:2014

2. authentic: (1) real, not false or copied

           (2) traditional or original, or very similar to this

3. tele- at, over a long distance  ex: telescope telecast

4. se- apart from.   ex: sequence, select, seclusion, seclusion

VOCABULARY JOURNAL:

distraction

definition: something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention

use the word in a sentence: It was hard to work with so many distractions.

root: tract- pull, drag  ex: attract, distract

promote

definition: to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one.

use the word in a sentence: He was promoted to senior editor.

root: pro- before, in front of, for, forward  ex: prognosis, prologue, prophet contemporary

definition: happening or beginning now or in recent times.  existing or happening in the same time period; from the same time period

use the word in a sentence: A magazine devoted to contemporary fashions.

root: temp- time  ex: temporal, temporary

explosion

definition: the sudden, loud, and violent release of energy that happens when something (such as a bomb) breaks apart in a way that sends parts flying outward

use the word in a sentence: The filmmakers staged the car's explosion.

root: ex-from, out  ex: excavate, exhale, extract

significant

definition: large enough to be noticed or have an effect

use the word in a sentence: A significant number of customers complained about the service.

root: sign- mark, seal  ex: design

spur

definition: a sharp pointed object that is attached to the heel of a horse rider's boot and that is pressed into the horse's side to make the horse go faster

use the word in a sentence: the threat of losing its only sports franchise was the spur the city council needed to finally do something about the rising crime rate.

accusation

definition: a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal 

use the word in a sentence: Investigators have made accusations of corruption against a group of former officials.

missile

definition: capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object

use the word in a sentence: These submarines were armed with nuclear missiles. 

collateral

definition: related but not in a direct or close way

use the word in a sentence: the collateral effects of the government's policies

worship

definition: the act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god : the act of worshipping God or a god

use the word in a sentence: Worship services are held daily.

ritual

definition:  the established form for a ceremony; specifically :  the order of words prescribed for a religious ceremony

use the word in a sentence: He was buried simply, without ceremony or ritual.

occasion

definition: a special event or time

use the word in a sentence: They marked the occasion with their families.

disposable

definition: made to be used once or only a few times : made to be thrown away after one use or several uses

use the word in a sentence:

anonymous

definition: not named or identified

use the word in a sentence: The donor wishes to remain anonymous

desperate

definition: very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair

use the word in a sentence: The collapse of her business had made her desperate.

regulate

definition: to set or adjust the amount, degree, or rate of (something)

use the word in a sentence: he dam regulates the flow of water into the river.

 

flatter

definition: to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere

use the word in a sentence: He flattered her with comments about her youthful appearance.

persist

definition:  to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning

use the word in a sentence: Why do you persist in writing these things ?

insist

definition: to demand that something happen or that someone do something

use the word in a sentence: I didn't want to go, but she insisted.

preference

definition: a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing

use the word in a sentence: Car buyers have recently shown a growing preference for smaller vehicles.

sympathy

definition: the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. : a sympathetic feeling

use the word in a sentence: She went to her best friend for sympathy.

casual

definition: happening by chance : not planned or expected

use the word in a sentence: he atmosphere at the meeting was quite casual.

publish

definition: 1. to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale 2. to have something you wrote included in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.

use the word in a sentence: It's a small company that only publishes about four books a year.

interfere

definition: to become involved in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted

use the word in a sentence: I tried to offer advice without interfering.

observe

definition: to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully

use the word in a sentence: The class will be observing the movements of fish.