Quarter 3 Week 1 autonomy Definition independence the condition of having selfgovernment Example sentences Most teenagers desire a greater level of autonomy in their lives The USA achieved autonomy from England in 1776 ID: 173144
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Vocabulary Unit 11
Quarter 3: Week 1Slide2
autonomy
Definition: independence; the condition of having self-government
Example sentences:
Most teenagers desire a greater level of autonomy in their lives. The U.S.A. achieved autonomy from England in 1776. Synonyms: self-determination, self-rule, sovereigntyAntonyms: dependenceRelated words: autonomous (adj)Slide3
Besiege
Definition: to enclose with armed forces; to crowd around in order to ask for favors; to overwhelm
Example sentences:
The Persian army besieged the city of Athens. The students besieged the teacher requesting their marks. Synonyms: blockade, encircle, trapAntonyms: leave aloneRelated words: siege(n)Slide4
devastation
Definition: destruction; desolation
Example sentences:
The result of the war was total devastation. The student felt a sense of devastation after failing his exam. Synonyms: ruin, demolition, havocAntonyms: construction, creationRelated words: devastate (v), devastated (adj
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Inclement
Definition: without mercy; rough or stormy; harsh
Example sentences:
All flights from the airport were canceled due to inclement weather. Synonyms: brutal, harsh, intemperateAntonyms: clear, mildRelated words: clement (adj), clemency
(n); DiClementi Slide6
latitude
Definition: freedom; scope
Example sentences:
I’m not a slave! Give me a little latitude here!While SFS teachers have to follow a unified yearly plan, they have latitude in terms of how to teach their classes. Synonyms: elbow room, independence
Antonyms: limitation, restrictionRelated words:Slide7
Perseverance
Definition: the act or habit of holding to a course of action or belief; persistence; steadfastness
Example sentences:
I was impressed by the athlete’s perseverance. He never gave up. Synonyms: dedication, persistence, tenacityAntonyms: apathy, indifferenceRelated words: persevere (v), perseverant (adj
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Precarious
Definition: unsafe; insecure; uncertain; dangerous
Example sentences:
The man who knew a dangerous secret about the president found himself in a very precarious position. Synonyms: dangerous, problematic, riskyAntonyms: stable, certainRelated words: precariousness (n)Slide9
vulnerable
Definition: easily injured or hurt physically or emotionally; open to criticism or attack
Example sentences:
The student who cried in front of his classmates felt vulnerable. Quick! Attack them now while they are vulnerable!Synonyms: defenseless, exposed, sensitiveAntonyms: guarded, protected, secure, invulnerableRelated words: vulnerability (n)Slide10
Wane
Definition: to decrease gradually; to decline in power, importance, or size
Example sentences:
The power of the government is waning as the number of protesters increases. The moon waxes and wanes throughout the year. Synonyms: dwindle, ebb, subside, weakenAntonyms: enlarge, expand, growRelated words: waning (v) (
adj)Slide11
Wreak
Definition: to inflict (as vengeance or punishment); to express (as anger or hatred)
Example sentences:
Nuclear weapons wreak destruction on the world. Some people believe that constant protests wreak havoc on a country. Synonyms: unleash, bring about, wreckAntonyms: Related words: