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What is a synonym for "gargantuan"?
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1. Speaking
2. Writing 3. Reading 4. Listening
What are the different types of vocabulary?
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1. Definitions: Direct Explanation
2. Contrast 3. Past Experience 4. Summary 5. Examples
What are the 5 KINDS of context clues that we discussed in class?
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Oasis and Delphi
What are the names of the two nearest ice-cream parlors that allow Jews?
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the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event
In the article "No Pictures, Please," what does the vocabulary word VENUE mean?
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fat
CORPULENT is a formal word, but what is a conversational word that could take its place?
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Conversational Vocabulary
Which vocabulary emanate (originate or come forth) from words with roots in Anglo-Saxon heritage, those early English words such as childish, break, and frighten?
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drugs OR pain relievers
Read the sentence below and give a definition for the word in CAPS:
The most ignored fact of all about pain is that the best way to eliminate it is to eliminate the abuse. Instead, many people reach almost instinctively for the painkillers--aspirins, barbiturates, codeine, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and dozens of other ANALGESICS or desensitizing drugs. |
Moortje
What was Anne's cat's name?
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National Public Radio.
What does NPR stand for?
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b. in a particular area
Using context, choose the correct definition for the word in CAPS:
The disease seems ENDEMIC to that section of the country. a. mysterious b. in a particular area c. unknown d. peculiar |
Formal Vocabulary
Which vocabulary are less familiar and often have their roots in Greek and Latin
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Definition--synonym
Read the sentence below. What kind of context clue are they using?
The debate revolves around a computer programmer and author of "Pretty Good Privacy," a program that lets computer users ENCRYPT or "scramble" their files. |
Peter
Who was Anne in love with?
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the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
What does the word ETIQUETTE mean? Give an example to show your understanding of the word.
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d. laziness
Using context, choose the correct definition for the word in CAPS:
The sudden warm weather increased our INDOLENCE; we failed to complete the assignment. a. clumsiness b. revision c. lacks dignity d. laziness |
1. Learn to use the context efficiently.
2. Use the word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) you already know and apply them to unknown words. Learn additional common word parts. 3. Develop a systematic way of your own to collect words you read and hear but whose meaning is unclear. 4. Use mnemonics with visualization and association. 5. Use the dictionary routinely to help you pronounce words and understand their meanings. 6. Use the thesaurus to find synonyms and antonyms.
What is ONE of the six strategies we discussed during our first class that will help to increase your vocabulary?
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repugnant (adj.): extremely distasteful; unacceptable
Define the word in CAPS in the sentence below:
You could see how REPUGNANT the bitter medicine was by the way she shuddered and made a face as she swallowed it. |
Helmuth Silberberg
What is Hello's real name (full name)?
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The number of people using their smartphones increased rapidly to the point of inappropriateness.
What does the sentence below mean?
"Smartphone use SOARED to the point of inappropriateness." |
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lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.
What does the word in all CAPS mean:
His brother, Hyesong, was always at ease with everyone he met; Taeyoung, however, was quite GAUCHE in social situations. |
1. Semantic Clues
2. Syntactic Clues
What are the TWO TYPES of context clues that are useful in understanding unknown words AND are interdependent, and together they can help you in anticipating and confirming the meaning of a word.
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copra (n.): dried coconut meat
Define the word in CAPS in the sentence below:
Much COPRA comes from the Malay Peninsula. This dried coconut meat is used for making coconut oil. |
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2. Mr. Keesing 3. "A Chatterbox"; "An Incorrigible Chatterbox"; '"Quack, Quack, Quack," Said Mistress Chatterbox.'"
1. How many essays did Anne have to write for her math teacher?
2. What was his name? 3. What was the name of the three essays? |
BREACH (v.): an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct
synonym: violation
Read the following sentence and give a definition for the word in CAPS:
The banning of phones by entertainment events is a BREACH of personal freedom. |
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