English 4 Vocabulary Week 7 E4 VQ7 Create CC sentences with NO linking verbs and start with verbs or prepositional phrases formative adj serving to form something esp having a lasting influence on a persons development ID: 265015
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E4 VQ7
English 4 – Vocabulary Week 7Slide2
E4 – VQ7
Create CC sentences with NO linking verbs, and start with verbs or prepositional phrases
formative (
adj
) –
serving to form something, esp. having a lasting influence on a person’s development
coherent
(adj) – (of an argument, theory or policy) logical; reasonable
acclaim
(n) – enthusiastic, public praise
virtually
(adv) – nearly; almost
speculate
(t/v) – to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence
depict
(tv) – to show or represent by drawing, painting or other art form
immortalize
(tv) – to bestow enduring fame upon (someone/something)
plight
(n) – a dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation
dignify
(tv) – to make (something) seem worthy and impressive
fundamental
(adj) – a central or primary rule upon which something is based
segregation
(n) – the action or state of setting someone (or a group) apart from other people
integrate
(tv) – to bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group Slide3
formative
formative (
adj
) –
serving to form something, esp. having a lasting influence on a person’s development
EX. During Harper Lee’s formative years, her father was a lawyer, newspaper editor, and state senator. SYN: developmentalANT: destructiveRELATED: formation (n)Slide4
coherent
coherent
(adj) –
(of an argument, theory or policy) logical; reasonable
EX.
Some toddlers approach puzzles in a coherent manner, while others seem to just play with the shapes.SYN: consistentANT: obscureRELATED: coherently (adv)Slide5
acclaim
acclaim
(n)
– enthusiastic, public praise
EX.
Harper Lee received widespread critical acclaim for her works.SYN: applauseANT: criticismRELATED: acclaimed (adj)Slide6
virtually
virtually
(adv)
– nearly; almost
EX.
Virtually grabbing the acorn from my hand, the intrepid squirrel ventured where few others would.SYN: practicallyANT: actuallyRELATED: virtual (adj)Slide7
speculate
speculate
(t/v) –
to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence
EX.
I wouldn’t want to speculate any further about the crime without some investigation.SYN: guessANT: disregardRELATED: speculation (n)Slide8
depict
depict
(tv) –
to show or represent by drawing, painting or other art form
EX.
Classical and modern portraitists have very different ways of depicting faces.SYN: characterizeANT: conceal RELATED: depiction (n)Slide9
immortalize
immortalize
(tv) – to bestow enduring fame upon (someone/something)
EX. Pet owners sometimes get tattoos to immortalize their beloved pets.
SYN: commemorate
ANT: forgetRELATED: immortalization (n)Slide10
plight
plight
(n) –
a dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation
EX.
Consider the plight of children in less fortunate countries the next time you waste food or water.SYN: predicamentANT: advantageRELATED: (none)Slide11
dignify
dignify
(tv) –
to make (something) seem worthy and impressive
EX.
Brightly colored decorations serve to dignify and distinguish horses in the game of polo.SYN: exalt ANT: degradeRELATED: dignity (n); dignified (adj)Slide12
fundamental
fundamental
(adj) –
a central or primary rule upon which something is based
EX.
The Bill of Rights establishes and protects the fundamental freedom of humans to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.SYN: necessaryANT: inessentialRELATED: fundamentally (adv), foundation (n)Slide13
segregation
segregation
(n) –
the action or state of setting someone (or a group) apart from other people
EX.
The segregation between “colored” and “white” services and opportunities fortified the Jim Crow “separate but equal” belief; however, on all accounts, these services were quite unequal. SYN: separationANT: integrationRELATED: segregate (tv) Slide14
integrate
integrate
(tv) –
to bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group
EX.
When society began to see the value of integrating all ethnic backgrounds into public schools, the civil rights movement reached a crucial turning point.SYN: incorporateANT: segregateRELATED: integration (n)