WEEK 5

ADDITIONAL IN CLASS:

1. 1.      No man is an island entire of itself every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main

VOCABULARY JOURNAL:

claustrophobic

definition: of a room, space, etc. : not having enough space for people to feel comfortable : causing claustrophobia 

use the word in a sentence: the theater can be a little claustrophobic when it's full.

root: -phobic  of, relating to, or having an extremely strong fear or dislike of someone or something

fate

definition: a power that is believed to control what happens in the future

use the word in a sentence: They thought they would never see each other again, but fate brought them back together.

root: fat-destiny

permanent

definition: lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing

use the word in a sentence: She made a permanent home in this country.

root: per-through, throughout  ex: permanent, permeate, persist, perennial

slogan

definition: a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is used by a group or business to attract attention

use the word in a sentence: Within days, virtually everyone was familiar with the newest advertising slogan for that brand of soda.

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sting (N, V)

definition:  a quick, sharp pain

use the word in a sentence: When you get the shot, you'll feel a little sting.

prejudiced

definition: having or showing an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.

use the word in a sentence: Most Americans deny being prejudiced against people of other races.

 

whereas

definition: used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc., are different

use the word in a sentence: whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well.

conference

definition:  a formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business) usually for several days

use the word in a sentence: The organization held its annual conference in New York this year.

homosexuality

definition: erotic activity with another of the same sex

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forge

definition: a place where objects are made by heating and shaping metal

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prominent

definition: important and well-known

use the word in a sentence: He quickly became prominent in the music industry.

knack

definition: an ability, talent, or special skill needed to do something

use the word in a sentence: she's tried every knack in Cupid's book to get her guy to marry her.

confirm

definition: to state or show that (something) is true or correct

use the word in a sentence: The tests confirmed the doctors' suspicions of cancer

figure

definition: a symbol that represents a number

use the word in a sentence: Are you sure of your figures

physique

definition: the size and shape of a person's body

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flattering

definition: 1. to praise (someone) in a way that is not sincere 2.  to cause (someone) to feel pleased by showing respect, affection, or admiration 3. to show or describe (someone or something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable

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

elegant

definition: showing good taste : graceful and attractive

use the word in a sentence: Her writing was elegant . 

lent

definition:  to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned

: to give (money) to someone who agrees to pay it back in the future

: to make (something) available to (someone or something)

lent  lend·ing

use the word in a sentence: I lent our ladder to the neighbors.

attire

definition: to put garments on :  dress, array; especially :  to clothe in fancy or rich garments

use the word in a sentence: She was disguised in male attire.

manhole

definition: usually used in plural

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manhole

definition: a person whose job is to carry messages, packages, etc., from one person or place to another

use the word in a sentence: Police recently arrested a drug courier in our neighborhood.

manhole

definition: a person who is being trained for a job

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postponement

definition: to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead

use the word in a sentence: The baseball game was postponed until tomorrow because of rain.

envy

definition: to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead

use the word in a sentence: The baseball game was postponed until tomorrow because of rain.

external

definition:1.  located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something 2. coming from outside 3. existing or occurring outside your mind

use the word in a sentence: They did it in response to external pressures .