week 6

ADDITIONAL IN CLASS:

The book(story) is about…

VOCABULARY JOURNAL:

default

definition: 1. failure to do something required by duty or law 2. a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative 

use the word in a sentence: 1. The defendant has made no appearance in the case and is in default. 2. Orange is my default color for pain.

root: de-reduce  ex: dethrone, debug

incorporate

definition: 1. to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole 2. to form into a legal corporation

use the word in a sentence: 1. This design incorporates the best features of our earlier models.

The company was incorporated in 1981.

root: corp/o-body  ex: corpse, corporal

perceive

definition: to attain awareness or understanding of

use the word in a sentence: I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure.

root: ceive-take or catch  ex: receive                                               

diagnosis

definition: understanding a condition by going through a detailed review of symptoms

use the word in a sentence: She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

root: dia-through, between, apart, across  ex: diabetes, diagnosis, dialog

illusion

definition: something that looks or seems different from what it is : something that is false or not real but that seems to be true or real

use the word in a sentence: The video game is designed to give the illusion that you are in control of an airplane.

root: lud, lus-to play  ex: delude, deceive.

unique

definition: used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else

use the word in a sentence: She's in the unique position of running for office against her husband.

thrash

definition:  to hit (someone or something) very hard with a stick, whip, etc.

use the word in a sentence: He thrashed me with his belt.

passion

definition: a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something

use the word in a sentence: Everyone could see the passion in his approach to the work.

understatement

definition: to say that (something) is smaller, less important, etc., than it really is

use the word in a sentence: He understated his taxable income.

nurse

definition: 1. a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people and who usually works in a hospital or doctor's office 2. a woman who is paid to take care of a young child usually in the child's home

use the word in a sentence: The nurse will take your blood pressure before the doctor sees you.

relief

definition: a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen

use the word in a sentence: I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my thesis.

manhole

definition:  a covered hole in a street that a person can go down into to do work under the street

use the word in a sentence:

nomination

definition: the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc.

use the word in a sentence: We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.

portrayal

definition: 1. the act of showing or describing someone or something especially in a painting, book, etc. 2. the way in which an actor plays a character

use the word in a sentence: his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness.

bravery

definition: 1. the quality that allows someone to do things that are dangerous or frightening 2. the quality or state of being brave

use the word in a sentence: He received a medal for bravery.

romance

definition: 1. a medieval tale based on legend, chivalric love and adventure, or the supernatural 2. a prose narrative treating imaginary characters involved in events remote in time or place and usually heroic, adventurous, or mysterious

use the word in a sentence: He was always romancing younger women.

comedian

definition: a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a way that is funny : an actor who plays roles that make people laugh

use the word in a sentence: You'll like my friend. He's a real comedian.

legendary

definition: told about in a legend

use the word in a sentence: He is the most legendary football player of his time.

mainstream

definition: 1. to place (a child with special educational needs) in regular school classes 2.  to cause (someone or something) to be included in or accepted by the group that includes most people

use the word in a sentence: The poor should be mainstreamed into the private health-insurance system.

everyman

definition:  the typical, ordinary person

use the word in a sentence: an actor who is seen as the image of everyman

vulnerability definition: easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally

use the word in a sentence: He was very vulnerable after his divorce.

propel definition:  to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction

use the word in a sentence: He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.

sequel

definition:  a book, movie, etc., that continues a story begun in another book, movie, etc.

use the word in a sentence: The new film is a sequel to the very successful comedy that came out five years ago.

debut

definition:  the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public

use the word in a sentence: He made his singing debut at a very young age.

 

 

occasional definition: happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way

use the word in a sentence: She receives occasional phone calls from her mother.