Vocabulary List 3

Vocabulary List 3 Propel

Push something forward Vocabulary List 3 Push something forward The speed he builds up down the hill will propel the skier into the air. Their terrible situation propelled them to move to another country.

Vocabulary List 3 justify

Vocabulary List 3 To prove with evidence You have to justify your answer to receive the best possible grade. I haven’t done enough work to justify a break.

Vocabulary List 3 eloquent

To say something beautifully and clearly Vocabulary List 3 To say something beautifully and clearly Suzy was very eloquent during her speech, articulating and reaching out to so many people's hearts.

Vocabulary List 3 contribute

Vocabulary List 3 Add to They never contribute anything and have no kindness in their hearts. “I want you to contribute to the discussion,” said the teacher.

Vocabulary List 3 inept

Vocabulary List 3 Not able to The teenager was an inept driver who could not back out of his driveway without hitting something.

Vocabulary List 3 improvise

Come up with a plan when you are not prepared. Vocabulary List 3 Come up with a plan when you are not prepared. The man improvised an umbrella by putting a newspaper over his head. The teacher sometimes improvises on the spot.

Vocabulary List 3 dissent

To differ in opinion; to disagree Vocabulary List 3 To differ in opinion; to disagree More than likely, my father will dissent with the idea I am old enough to set my own curfew. In a free country, people are allowed to voice their dissent.

Vocabulary List 3 extensive

A lot; covering a large area Vocabulary List 3 A lot; covering a large area The tornado caused extensive damage to several homes in the neighborhood. She did extensive research on the topic of fossil fuels.

Vocabulary List 3 prominent

important, well-known, most noticeable Vocabulary List 3 important, well-known, most noticeable The meeting was attended by prominent leaders from around the world. Her eyes are her most prominent feature

Vocabulary List 3 degrade

Vocabulary List 3 To treat someone poorly and without respect; to make them feel bad or small. Peter likes to degrade people by calling them embarrassing names. The Kobra’s degraded other students.

Vocabulary List 3 anti-

Vocabulary List 3 against

Vocabulary List 3 dis-

Vocabulary List 3 not/opposite

Vocabulary List 3 ex-

Vocabulary List 3 previous former thoroughly

Vocabulary List 3 im-/in-

Vocabulary List 3 not/opposite

Vocabulary List 3 Pro-

Vocabulary List 3 forward/ in favor of

Vocabulary List 3 tract

Vocabulary List 3 pull or drag

Vocabulary List 3 bio

Vocabulary List 3 life

Vocabulary List 3 chron

Vocabulary List 3 time

Vocabulary List 3 meter

Vocabulary List 3 measure

Vocabulary List 3 therm

Vocabulary List 3 heat