Weekly Vocabulary Assignment Name Ms. Tse English 10H, Per. 2 20 August 2018 Vocab #1 1. WORD Guess: (guess part of speech POS & meaning of word) Definition: (copy part of speech & definition provided) Roots & Related Words: (copy the root and its meaning) (find 2 words with the same root) Synonyms (2): (find 2 synonyms must correspond with POS) Antonyms (2): (find 2 antonyms must correspond with POS nouns are optional) Sentences (2): (write your own sentences incorporating the vocabulary word correctly)
1) anachronism A landline is becoming an anachronism, given the widespread use of cell phones. He could not believe that the movie was labeled as a realistic historical representation when there were so many anachronisms in it. GUESS: Definition:
Name Ms. Tse English 10H, Per. 3 20 August 2018 Vocab #1 1.anachronism Guess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: Roots & Related Words: Synonyms (2): Antonyms (2): Sentences (2):
1) anachronism A landline is becoming an anachronism, given the widespread use of cell phones. He could not believe that the movie was labeled as a realistic historical representation when there were so many anachronisms in it. Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time Roots: ana against chron time
Name Ms. Tse English 10H, Per. 3 20 August 2018 Vocab #1 1.anachronism Guess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time Roots & Related Words: ana against chron time Synonyms (2): Antonyms (2): Sentences (2): Use dictionary.com or thesaurus.com for your related words, synonyms, & antonyms
Name Ms. Tse English 10H, Per. 2 20 August 2018 Vocab #1 1.anachronism Guess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time Roots & Related Words: ana against chron time analyze, chronicle Synonyms (2): misplacement, anomaly Antonyms (2): normality [nouns often don t have perfect antonyms, so you may put N/A] Sentences (2): The psychological turmoil of Captain America involves him being an anachronism. TRY YOUR OWN SENTENCE NOW!
2) antithesis A popular use of antithesis is the saying Give me liberty or give me death. Owning an oil-guzzling SUV is the antithesis of climate change efforts. GUESS: Definition:
2) antithesis Owning an oil-guzzling SUV is the antithesis of climate change efforts. A popular use of antithesis is the saying Give me liberty or give me death. Definition: (n) the direct opposite; the contrast of words or ideas to give a feeling of balance Roots: anti against & the place, set down
3) contentious The phone representative wanted to hang up on the contentious customer. She was not fond of going to dinner with the contentious couple who debated about everything. GUESS: Definition:
3) contentious The phone representative wanted to hang up on the contentious customer. She was not fond of going to dinner with the contentious couple who debated about everything. Definition: (adj) fond of arguing; quarrelsome Roots: con with, together & tent stretch, strain
4) disparage The children were admonished for disparaging the little boy s clumsy art project. Nobody wanted to invite the pompous man because he always disparaged every little detail. GUESS: Definition:
4) disparage The children were admonished for disparaging the little boy s clumsy art project. Nobody wanted to invite the pompous man because he always disparaged every little detail. Definition: (v) to express a negative opinion of Roots: des negative/reverse & par equality
5) empathy The icy stare of the drill sergeant made him seem to have no empathy for the suffering of the soldiers. Scientists are trying to prove the link between reading fiction from different perspective and enhancing empathy. GUESS: Definition:
5) empathy The icy stare of the drill sergeant made him seem to have no empathy for the suffering of the soldiers. Scientists are trying to prove the link between reading fiction from different perspective and enhancing empathy. Definition: (n) the ability to understand and enter into another s feelings Roots: em in & path feelings, suffering, disease
6) idiosyncrasy One of Albert Einstein s famous idiosyncrasies was sticking out his tongue in photos. She learned to tolerate her partner s idiosyncrasy of randomly bursting into song; in fact, she found it endearing. GUESS: Definition:
6) idiosyncrasy One of Albert Einstein s famous idiosyncrasies was sticking out his tongue in photos. She learned to tolerate her partner s idiosyncrasy of randomly bursting into song; in fact, she found it endearing. Definition: (n) an unusual behavior that is distinctive to an individual Roots: idio peculiar / syn with, together
7) intermittent A heavy downpour was predicted, but today s rain was only intermittent. His intermittent fasting allowed him to eat mostly whatever he wanted and still lose fat. GUESS: Definition:
7) intermittent A heavy downpour was predicted, but today s rain was only intermittent. His intermittent fasting allowed him to eat mostly whatever he wanted and still lose fat. Definition: (adj) not constant or steady but starting & stopping irregularly Roots: inter between, during & mit/mis send
8) fallacy An ad hominem argument is considered a fallacy as it distract audiences from logical reasoning. Many people nowadays believe in the fallacy that the earth is flat, even though that was debunked a long time ago. GUESS: Definition:
8) fallacy An ad hominem argument is considered a fallacy as it distract audiences from logical reasoning. Many people nowadays believe in the fallacy that the earth is flat, even though that was debunked a long time ago. Definition: (n) a false or mistaken idea based on unsound or deceptive reasoning Related Words: fallacious
8) introspective The introspective artist realized she was motivated by an insatiable desire for fame and recognition. The most introspective people are often attracted to psychology. Definition: (adj) having the habit of examining one s own thoughts and feelings Roots: intro within & spec look
9) metonymy He found her using the metonymy suit toward him disparaging; he was more than his office job. A metonymy and a synecdoche sound interchangeable, but there is a distinction. GUESS: Definition:
9) metonymy He found her using the metonymy suit toward him disparaging; he was more than his office job. A metonymy and a synecdoche sound interchangeable, but there is a distinction. Definition: (n) substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing itself Roots: met changed & onym name
10) plethora I am always amazed at the plethora of collectibles on display at San Diego Comic-Con. With seats filled and people standing in the aisles, the theatre had a plethora of patrons. GUESS: Definition:
10) plethora I am always amazed at the plethora of collectibles on display at San Diego Comic-Con. With seats filled and people standing in the aisles, the theatre had a plethora of patrons. Definition: (n) extreme excess Roots: ple to fill