Examples and Non-examples Wordly Wise Lesson 4 Examples and Non-examples
Acquire to gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions
Acquire to gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions
Antagonize to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
Antagonize to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike
Competent having the ability to do what is needed
Competent having the ability to do what is needed
Comprise 1. to form or make up 2. to consist of or include
Comprise 1. to form or make up 2. to consist of or include
Correspond 1. to match; to be equal to 2 Correspond 1. to match; to be equal to 2. to exchange letters with another person
Correspond 1. to match; to be equal to 2 Correspond 1. to match; to be equal to 2. to exchange letters with another person
Dilapidated in poor condition from neglect or age
Dilapidated in poor condition from neglect or age
Illustrious very famous; outstanding
Illustrious very famous; outstanding
Incident 1. something that happens in real life or in a story; 2 Incident 1.something that happens in real life or in a story; 2. an event, often of little importance
Incident 1. something that happens in real life or in a story; 2 Incident 1.something that happens in real life or in a story; 2. an event, often of little importance
Inherit 1. to receive something from someone after that person’s death 2. to receive part of one’s physical or mental make-up from one’s parents
Inherit 1. to receive something from someone after that person’s death 2. to receive part of one’s physical or mental make-up from one’s parents
Latitude 1. the distance north or south of the equator 3 Latitude 1. the distance north or south of the equator 3. freedom from strict rules
Latitude 1. the distance north or south of the equator 3 Latitude 1. the distance north or south of the equator 3. freedom from strict rules
Loath unwilling or reluctant
Loath unwilling or reluctant
Maintain 1. to declare something to be true 2 Maintain 1. to declare something to be true 2. to continue in the same way 3. to keep in good condition
Maintain 1. to declare something to be true 2 Maintain 1. to declare something to be true 2. to continue in the same way 3. to keep in good condition
Renovate to make like new again
Renovate to make like new again
Reprimand v. to scold in a harsh or formal manner n. a strong scolding
Reprimand v. to scold in a harsh or formal manner n. a strong scolding
Supervise to direct or manage activities
Supervise to direct or manage activities