“Negotiation and Diplomacy” Vocabulary Lesson 16

English 11 Homework: 3-Column Chart WORD ALL DEFINITIONS (COPY FROM THE SHEET!) YOUR OWN SENTENCE (THIS WEEK: GERUND PHRASES) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

GERUNDS & GERUND PHRASES: A GERUND is an “-ing” word, such as “jumping” or “doing” A GERUND PHRASE begins with a GERUND but adds extra modifiers (words that add details) EXAMPLES: Jumping on a trampoline Doing homework A GERUND PHRASE is always used as a NOUN (a thing) in a sentence: Jumping on a trampoline is good exercise. Doing homework helps students earn good grades.

Arbitration DEF: The process in which parties involved in a dispute allow an impartial party to settle their differences POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What could require arbitration? EXAMPLE: Getting in a disagreement with your neighbor about noise could require arbitration.

Attaché DEF: A person assigned to serve in a specific capacity on a diplomatic mission POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What might be part of the job of an attaché? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ might be part of the job of an attaché.

Consul DEF: A diplomatic official who represents his or her own government’s economic interests in a foreign country and assists fellow citizens living or traveling there POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What might be part of the job of a consul? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ might be part of the job of a consul.

Covenant DEF: A binding agreement; a legal contract POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that probably requires a covenant? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ probably requires a covenant.

Discretion DEF: a. The quality of using good judgement and self-restraint; the quality of acting wisely based on an awareness of the potential consequences of one’s actions b. The ability or power to decide responsibly POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that requires discretion? EXAMPLE: _(gerund phrase)_ requires discretion.

Entente DEF: An understanding or agreement between two or more political powers, providing for a common course of action or policy POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that two countries might reach an entente about? EXAMPLE: Two countries might reach an entente about ___(gerund phrase)___.

Insular DEF: a. Suggestive of the isolated life on an island b. Having a narrow viewpoint POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What activity might seem strange or interesting to someone who has led an insular life? EXAMPLE: _(gerund phrase)_ might seem strange/interesting to someone who has led an insular life.

Machiavellian DEF: Cunning, deceitful, and underhanded in business or politics; aiming to maintain power by whatever means necessary POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is a behavior that is Machiavellian? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is Machiavellian.

Protocol DEF: A code of correct conduct POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is an example of the protocol of going to school? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is part of the protocol of going to school.

Status Quo DEF: The existing condition or state of affairs POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is an example of the status quo at Coronado High School? EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is an example of the status quo at Coronado High School.