Eng III: Voc. #4 Government

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #4: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences conducive (adj) helpful; contributing induce (v) to persuade; to influence traduce (v) to slander; to speak falsely hegemony (n) dominance, esp. of one political body over another annunciation (n) an announcement; a proclamation renunciation (n) the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action politic (adj) wise; prudent puissant (adj) (pew-iss-ant) mighty; powerful regalia (n) elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty potentate (n) ruler possessing great power; monarch

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #4 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences conducive (adj) helpful; contributing induce (v) to persuade; to influence traduce (v) to slander; to speak falsely hegemony (n) dominance, esp. of one political body over another annunciation (n) an announcement; a proclamation

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Voc. #4 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. renunciation (n) the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action politic (adj) wise; prudent puissant (adj) mighty; powerful regalia (n) elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty potentate (n) ruler possessing great power; monarch

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #4: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences conducive (adj) helpful; contributing induce (v) to persuade; to influence traduce (v) to slander; to speak falsely hegemony (n) dominance, esp. of one political body over another annunciation (n) an announcement; a proclamation renunciation (n) the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or action politic (adj) wise; prudent puissant (adj) mighty; powerful regalia (n) elaborate attire; emblems and symbols of rank, office, or royalty potentate (n) ruler possessing great power; monarch

Vocabulary #4 conducive induce traduce hegemony annunciation Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. Next, write your own analogies for the remaining 5 words.   conducive induce traduce hegemony annunciation renunciation politic puissant regalia potentate *Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later…. inhibit : prevent :: persuade : _______ award : trophy :: _______ : medal president : commander-in-chief :: king : _______ national anthem : The Star Spangled Banner :: _______ : The Declaration of Independence Studying with flash cards : _______ to earning an A :: sleeping in class : failing Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

Vocabulary #4 Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz! conducive = renunciation = induce = politic = traduce = puissant = hegemony = regalia = annunciation = potentate =

ENG III: Voc #5 Up and Down

Voc. #5: Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions debase (v) to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity proclivity (n) a natural inclination or tendency leverage (n) a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts levitate (v) to cause to rise levity (n) lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude) penchant (n) a strong inclination or liking ponderous (adj) extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious imponderable (adj) unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing) preponderant (adj) superior in number, force, power, or importance transcendent (adj) transcend (v) going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

Vocabulary #5 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions debase (v) to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity proclivity (n) a natural inclination or tendency leverage (n) a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts levitate (v) to cause to rise levity (n) lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude)

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #5 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions penchant (n) a strong inclination or liking ponderous (adj) extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious imponderable (adj) unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing) preponderant (adj) superior in number, force, power, or importance transcendent (adj) transcend (v) going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity Voc. #5: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions debase (v) to degrade; to lower in quality, value, or dignity proclivity (n) a natural inclination or tendency leverage (n) a position of strength; power to influence; the action of a lever that raises or lifts levitate (v) to cause to rise levity (n) lightness in speech or behavior (unbecoming humorous attitude) penchant (n) a strong inclination or liking ponderous (adj) extremely heavy; massive; dull or tedious imponderable (adj) unable to be assessed or measured precisely (confusing) preponderant (adj) superior in number, force, power, or importance transcendent (adj) transcend (v) going beyond the limits of ordinary experience

Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Vocabulary #5 Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. debase proclivity leverage transcendent levitate levity penchant transcend ponderous imponderable preponderant compliment : to praise :: insult : ________ serious : solemn :: frivolous :________ 3. stale food : dislike for :: home cooked meal : _________ 4. A king : _______ :: a commoner : powerless 5. algebra : logical :: advanced calculus : _________ Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

Use the word bank to complete the following sentences Use the word bank to complete the following sentences. You must WRITE out the entire sentence. debase proclivity leverage transcendent levitate levity penchant transcend ponderous imponderable preponderant John’s _________ for mischief earned him the reputation as a class clown. In The Odyssey, Helen of Troy was believed to have been one cause for the Trojan War due to her _________ beauty that made men fight over her. Political candidates often stoop to __________ their opponent’s character. Since I have had my job for three years, I have _________ over others when it comes to asking for holiday time off. I have such a __________ for sweets that I can’t keep Oreos in the house or I’ll eat the entire bag.

Use the word bank to complete the following sentences Use the word bank to complete the following sentences. You must WRITE out the entire sentence. debase proclivity leverage transcendent levitate levity penchant transcend ponderous imponderable preponderant In The Crucible, the girls looked in the rafters, seeming to see spirits _________ above the heads of on-lookers. The ____________ army was able to win the battle with little effort. Writing a research paper may seem a __________ task, but it will strengthen many skills needed to succeed in college. The influence people can have on others is sometimes ____________ , but it is no less significant and should guide our actions to be positive. Any display of ___________ during a military ceremony is highly frowned upon.

Use the word bank, write 5 multiple choice questions for the vocabulary words. debase proclivity leverage transcendent levitate levity penchant transcend ponderous imponderable preponderant

Vocabulary #5 Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz! debase = penchant = proclivity = ponderous = leverage = imponderable = levitate = preponderant = levity = transcendent =

ENG III: Vocabulary #6 Up and Down

Vocabulary #6 Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions incumbent (n) person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on) succumb (v) to yield; to give in or give up; to die hypochondria (n) psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc. hypothesis (n) an assumption on which a conclusion is based cataclysm (n) a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences catapult (n) mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas) subjective (adj) relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts verisimilitude (n) a thing or a quality that appears true or real verity (n) quality of being true or accurate; a human truth aver (v) to affirm; to declare

Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Vocabulary #6 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions incumbent (n) person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on) succumb (v) to yield; to give in or give up; to die hypochondria (n) psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc. hypothesis (n) an assumption on which a conclusion is based cataclysm (n) a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #6 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions catapult (n) mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas) subjective (adj) relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts verisimilitude (n) a thing or a quality that appears true or real verity (n) quality of being true or accurate; a human truth aver (v) to affirm; to declare

to yield; to give in or give up; to die Voc. #6: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions incumbent (n) person who holds office; required as a duty or obligation (incumbent on) succumb (v) to yield; to give in or give up; to die hypochondria (n) psychological disorder in which the person believes he is ill, in pain, etc. hypothesis (n) an assumption on which a conclusion is based cataclysm (n) a large scale disaster or catastrophe with permanent consequences catapult (n) mechanism for launching aircraft; (sometimes used to refer to launching ideas) subjective (adj) relating to personal opinions and thought rather than facts verisimilitude (n) a thing or a quality that appears true or real verity (n) quality of being true or accurate; a human truth aver (v) to affirm; to declare

Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Vocabulary #6 Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. incumbent succumb hypochondriac hypothesis cataclysm catapult subjective verisimilitude verity aver 1. sports addict : games :: ________ : doctor 2. deny: ________ :: strength : weakness 3. prove : fact :: test/trial: ________ 4. exaggeration : “raining cats and dogs” :: ________ : the Earth is round 5. objective : multiple choice :: ________ : essay Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

Vocabulary #6 Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz! incumbent = catapult = succumb = subjective = hypochondria = verisimilitude = hypothesis = verity = cataclysm = aver =