Lesson 5 & 6 Word Lists PDF

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This document provides word lists, definitions, and examples for vocabulary learning. It includes lessons on words like "antic", "attire", and "appreciate" and their usage within sentences.

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# Lesson 5 ## Word List Study the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises for the lesson. * **antic** (an' tik) * n. (usually pl.) A playful or funny act. * [The antics of the clown made the crowd roar with laughter.] * **attire** (ə tir) * n. Clothes, especially fine an...

# Lesson 5 ## Word List Study the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises for the lesson. * **antic** (an' tik) * n. (usually pl.) A playful or funny act. * [The antics of the clown made the crowd roar with laughter.] * **attire** (ə tir) * n. Clothes, especially fine and expensive clothes. * [One often needs special attire to be in a wedding party.] * v. To dress up or be dressed up. * [The designer attired the models in shirts and trousers for the fashion show.] * **captivate** (kap' ti vāt) * v. To please greatly; to win over by special charm. * [The cast's superb acting captivated the audience.] * **deft** (deft) * adj. Quick and sure; skillful at handling. * [A deft juggler can keep five or more objects in the air at one time.] * **diligent** (dil ə jənt) * adj. Working with great care and effort. * [Diligent students usually attain high marks.] * **eclipse** (ē klips) * n. The total or partial hiding of one heavenly body by another. * [An eclipse of the sun occurs when the moon passes directly in front of it.] * v. To do or be better than; to outshine. * [Her latest novel eclipses all of her previous work.] * **evolve** (ē vôlv) * v. To develop and change gradually over time. * [Some scientists think that modern birds may have evolved from dinosaurs.] * **evolution** n. (ev ə lü´ shən) The changes that take place as something evolves. * [The evolution of aircraft from the Wright brothers' flimsy plane to the modern jet airplane occurred over an incredibly short time.] * **innate** (in āt) * adj. Having from birth; occurring naturally rather than being learned. * [Mozart's innate musical ability showed itself at a very early age.] * **inscribe** (in skrīb) * v. To write, print, or etch into as a permanent record. * [Most of the gravestones were simply inscribed with the person's name, date of birth, and date of death.] * **inscription** n. (in skrip' shǝn) The act of inscribing or what is inscribed. * [Coins of the United States bear the inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM."] * **posture** (päs chər) * n. 1. The way one holds one's body; a pose or position. * [You can improve your posture by throwing your shoulders back.] * v. To assume a particular position, especially a pretended one. * [They postured as my supporters while secretly campaigning against me.] * **shroud** (shroud) * n. 1. Something that covers or hides from view. * [A shroud of mystery surrounds the couple's disappearance.] * 2. Cloth used to wrap a dead body before burial. * [It used to be the custom to make a shroud from a long linen sheet dipped in melted wax.] * v. To block from sight. * [Dense fog on the river shrouded the tug boats.] # Lesson 6 ## Word List Study the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises for the lesson. * **apparel** (ǝ per əl) * n. The things that are worn by a person; clothing. * [Party goers dressed in their finest apparel for New Year's Eve.] * **appreciate** (ǝ prë´ shē āt) * v. 1. To see the worth or quality of. * [I appreciate handmade lace edgings on pillowcases.] * 2. To increase in value. * [The house we bought for $20,000 has appreciated to $80,000.] * **continuous** (kən tin yoo əs) * adj. Going on without stopping. * [The continuous flow of traffic makes it impossible to cross the street here.] * **dissolve** (di zälv) * v. 1. To make or become liquid. * [Sugar dissolves easily in warm water.] * 2. To bring or to come to an end. * [The members agreed to dissolve the chess club.] * **domesticate** (dō mes ti kāt) * v. To tame; to bring plants or animals under human control. * [Some people claim that they can domesticate skunks, and that they make good pets.] * **domesticated** adj. Brought under human control; tamed or cultivated. * [The carrot is a domesticated form of a plant called Queen Anne's lace.] * **emerge** (ē murj) * v. 1. To come into view; to appear. * [A large brown bear emerged from the cave.] * 2. To become known. * [The truth did not emerge until the trial was under way.] * **fiber** (fi bər) * n. 1. A thin, threadlike part of animal hair or plant tissue; also, an artificial thread that resembles this. * [Cotton, wool, and rayon fibers can all be spun into yarn to make cloth.] * 2. An arrangement of body cells that forms muscles and nerves. * [Red meat is made up of muscle fiber.] * 3. A food substance that provides bulk but is not digested. * [Bran is a good source of fiber in one's diet.] * **function** (funk´ shən) * v. To serve a purpose. * [This couch also functions as a bed.] * n. 1. The special purpose something is used for. * [One function of a dictionary is to define words.] * 2. An important ceremony or gathering. * [Following tonight's function to honor the retiring teachers, there will be a buffet.] * **hatch** (hach) * v. 1. To come or to bring forth from an egg. * [A little yellow chick hatched last night.] * 2. To think up. * [The children hatched a plot to scare their parents.] * n. A small opening with a door or cover. * [The hatch on the main deck flew open when the ship hit a reef.] # Lesson 7 ## Word List Study the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises for the lesson. * **brawl** (brôl) * n. A rough, noisy fight. * [A brawl broke out when one of the workers accused another of stealing.] * v. To fight noisily. * [Players who brawl during the game are fined.] * **casual** (kazh o əl) * adj. 1. Not planned. * [Several friends got together for a casual meeting after the movie.] * 2. Not regular; occasional. * [I have a casual job doing errands for my uncle when he needs me.] * 3. Suitable for everyday use; comfortable. * [The store sells casual apparel for the beach.] * **constant** (kän stənt) * adj. 1. Not changing. * [The function of the cruise control is to keep the car at a constant speed.] * 2. Loyal; faithful. * [The farmer's constant companion is an affectionate collie.] * 3. Without a pause; unending. * [A small child requires constant attention.] * **excel** (ek sel) * v. To do well; to be better or greater than others. * [Babe Ruth excelled both as a pitcher and as a batter.] * **exhaust** (eg zôsť) * v. 1. To use up. * [Lost on the mountain, the climbers exhausted their supplies after two days.] * 2. To tire out. * [A ten-mile hike will exhaust most people.] * n. The waste gases from an engine; also, the system that pumps out such waste gases. * [The muffler is often the first part of the exhaust to wear out.] * **hardy** (här dë) * adj. Able to survive under bad conditions; tough. * [Sage is a hardy plant that can be left outside during the winter.] * **mediocre** (mē dē ō kər) * adj. Of low to medium quality; barely passable. * [Mediocre grades make it difficult to get into a good college.] * **monotonous** (mə nätn əs) * adj. Always the same; not varying; boring. * [Making photocopies is monotonous work.] * **monotony** n. Lack of variety resulting in boredom. * [Switching tasks helps to relieve the monotony of assembly-line work.] * **originate** (ə rij ə nāt) * v. To bring or come into being. * [The custom of sending Valentine cards originated in the 1800s.] * **origin** n. (ôr ə jin) A beginning or coming into being. * [What is the origin of the story that alligators live in the New York sewers?] * **punctuate** (punk choo āt) * v. 1. To add marks such as commas and periods to writing to make the meaning clear. * [Choose the best way to punctuate this sentence.] * 2. To interrupt from time to time. * [Claps of thunder punctuated the evening.] * **punctuation** n. (punk choo āt´ shən) The use of marks such as commas and periods in writing. * [Using a comma instead of a semicolon is a common error in punctuation.] * **ravenous** (rav ə nəs) * adj. 1. Very hungry. * [The skaters were ravenous because they'd skipped lunch.] * 2. Eager for whatever satisfies one's needs or wants. * [To be ravenous for praise shows a lack of confidence in oneself.] * **realistic** (rē ǝ lis tik) * adj. 1. Closely resembling real life. * [This video game has very realistic racing-car sounds.] * 2. Aware of things as they are; practical. * [Running a Saturday car wash is a realistic way for the club to raise money.] * **soothe** (sooth) * v. 1. To make calm and relaxed. * [The principal tried to soothe the angry students by promising to consider their demands.] * 2. To relieve soreness; to make less painful. * [Calamine lotion will soothe a sunburn.] * **stampede** (stam pēd) * n. A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear. * [A breeze carried the lion's scent to the antelope and began a stampede of the herd.] * v. To take part in a stampede. * [The crowd stampeded for the exit when someone yelled "Fire!"] * **veteran** (vet ər ən) * n. 1. A person who has served in the armed forces. * [Veterans in their World War II uniforms marched in the Memorial Day parade.] * 2. A person with much experience. * [The new director is a veteran who has been with the dance company from its beginning.] * adj. Experienced. * [We were fortunate to have several veteran musicians in our band.] # Lesson 8 ## Word List Study the definitions of the words below; then do the exercises for the lesson. * **accompany** (ə kum pə nē) * v. 1. To go along with; to be together. * [Thunder often accompanies lightning.] * 2. To play a musical instrument for or with. * [The pianist offered to accompany the singer.] * **beneficial** (ben ǝ fish əl) * adj. Being of use; helpful; favorable. * [A balanced diet is beneficial to one's health.] * **captive** (kap' tiv) * n. One that is held prisoner. * [The captives were closely guarded.] * adj. Unable to escape or get away. * [The hospital patients provided a captive audience for the mediocre comic.] * **captivity** n. (kap tiv' i të) The state of being held against one's will; loss of freedom. * [The giant panda rarely breeds in captivity.] * **convenient** (kən ven yǝnt) * adj. Suitable for one's needs; making life easier or more comfortable. * [The bus stop is convenient because it's close to my house.] * **convenience** n. Anything that makes life easier or more comfortable. * [The new tenants appreciated the central vacuum cleaner and other conveniences of the apartment.] * **ecstasy** (ek sta sē) * n. A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy. * [Fans screamed in ecstasy when their idol appeared on stage.] * **ecstatic** adj. (ek stat ik) Full of or causing ecstasy. * [The winners were ecstatic when the judges read the names.] * **expanse** (ek spans) * n. A wide, open area or surface; a stretch. * [Wheat grows on the broad expanse of the Kansas prairie.] * **expedition** (ek spə dish ən) * n. 1. A long journey by a group to explore or do battle. * [The expedition into the Brazilian rain forest lasted nearly a year.] * 2. A group that makes such a journey. * [The expedition was attempting to find the origin of the Nile.] * **inept** (in ept) * adj. 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion. * [That inept remark you made at the funeral upset those who overheard it.] * 2. Lacking in skill or ability. * [An inept handler damaged the contents of the crate.] * **interpret** (in tur prət) * v. 1. To translate into another language. * [A native Parisian was hired to interpret the French minister's remarks for the audience.] * 2. To explain the meaning of. * [Joseph offered to interpret the dream.] * 3. To understand in one's own way. * [I interpreted your absence from the meeting as disapproval of what we were trying to do.] * **invaluable** (in val you ə bəl) * adj. Too valuable to measure; priceless. * [The students' help in organizing the boycott was invaluable.] * **linger** (lin gər) * v. To be slow in leaving or going away. * [The guests lingered in the hall, reluctant to go out into the cold.] * **retrieve** (rë trëv) * v. 1. To get back; to recover. * [Owners can retrieve their lost articles from the lost and found.] * 2. To find and bring back. * [The puppy retrieves sticks the children throw in the pond.] * **skirmish** (skur mish) * n. A minor fight or battle. * [Apart from a few skirmishes, both sides kept the cease-fire that had been agreed to.] * v. To take part in such a fight. * [The two sides began to skirmish before the major battle.] * **supplement** (sup' lə mənt) * n. Something added to make up for something missing. * [Those who eat a well-balanced diet do not need vitamin supplements.] * v. (sup' lə ment) To add to. * [I supplement my allowance with earnings from a paper route.] * **territory** (ter ǝ tôr ë) * n. 1. A particular area of land. * [A dog will defend its territory.] * 2. A land area under control of a particular group or government. * [The island of Guam is a territory of the United States.]

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