English Vocabulary Week 1

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What does the term 'plagiarize' mean?

To plagiarize means to copy someone else's work or ideas and present them as one's own.

Explain how the word 'entrepreneur' can be associated with risk-taking.

An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business, often taking financial risks to achieve success.

In what context might someone feel 'awkward'?

Someone might feel awkward in social situations where they are unfamiliar with others or the conversation.

What is 'onomatopoeia' and provide an example?

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Describe the meaning of 'separate' as a verb.

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Which of the following words means a place where the dead are buried?

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'Hypocrisy' refers to being honest and sincere in one's actions.

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What is a common vegetable known for its green florets?

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To take control of something swiftly, one might _____ it.

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Match the following words with their meanings:

<p>Amateur = A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, as a pastime Chauffeur = A person employed to drive a private automobile Entrepreneur = A person who starts and runs a business Liaison = A person who acts as a link to assist communication between groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Amateur

Not professional; a beginner

Cemetery

A place where dead people are buried

Conscience

The inner sense of right and wrong

Fiery

Full of energy or passion; intense

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Gauge

To measure or estimate

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Maneuver

A skillful movement or action

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Parallel

Alike or similar

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Pastime

A favorite activity

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Separate

Apart; not together

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Weird

Strange or unusual

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Broccoli

A green vegetable

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Colonel

A military officer rank

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Hypocrisy

Acting in a way that is different from what you say or believe

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Noticeable

Easily seen or observed

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Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates the sound it represents

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Plagiarize

To copy someone else's work and pretend that it is your own

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Rhythm

A regular pattern of sounds or movements

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Seize

To take hold of something suddenly

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Subpoena

A legal order to appear in court

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Successfully

In a successful way

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Apparently

Seemingly; it would appear

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Awkward

Uncomfortable; embarrassing

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Beginning

The start

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Chauffeur

A person who drives a car for another person

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Entrepreneur

A person who starts their own business

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Liaison

Someone who connects two groups

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Maintenance

Keeping something in good condition

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Recommend

To suggest something positively

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Underrate

To underestimate

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Withhold

To hold back or keep something

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Amateur

A beginner or someone not a professional.

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Cemetery

A place for burying the dead.

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Conscience

Inner sense of right and wrong.

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Fiery

Full of energy or passion.

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Gauge

To measure or estimate.

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Maneuver

A skillful movement.

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Parallel

Alike or similar.

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Pastime

A favorite activity.

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Separate

Apart; not together.

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Weird

Strange or unusual.

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Broccoli

A green vegetable.

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Colonel

A military officer rank.

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Hypocrisy

Acting against one's beliefs.

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Noticeable

Easily seen or observed.

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Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound.

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Plagiarize

To steal someone else's work.

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Rhythm

Regular pattern of sounds or movements.

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Seize

To take hold of suddenly.

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Subpoena

A legal order to appear in court

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Successfully

In a successful way.

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Apparently

Seemingly; it would appear.

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Awkward

Uncomfortable; embarrassing.

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Beginning

The start.

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Chauffeur

A person who drives a car.

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Entrepreneur

Someone who starts a business.

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Liaison

Someone who connects two groups.

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Maintenance

Keeping something in good condition.

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Recommend

To suggest something positively.

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Underrate

To underestimate.

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Withhold

To hold back or keep something.

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Study Notes

English Notes Week 1 Vocabulary

  • Day 1:

    • Amateur
    • Cemetery
    • Conscience
    • Fiery
    • Gauge
    • Maneuver
    • Parallel
    • Pastime
    • Separate
    • Weird

  • Day 2:

    • Broccoli
    • Colonel
    • Hypocrisy
    • Noticeable
    • Onomatopoeia
    • Plagiarize
    • Rhythm
    • Seize
    • Subpoena
    • Successfully

  • Day 3:

    • Apparently
    • Awkward
    • Beginning
    • Chauffeur
    • Entrepreneur
    • Liaison
    • Maintenance
    • Recommend
    • Underrate
    • Withhold

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