English 4 – Vocabulary Week 7 E4 VQ7 English 4 – Vocabulary Week 7
E4 – VQ7 Create CC sentences with NO linking verbs, and start with verbs or prepositional phrases formative (adj) – serving to form something, esp. having a lasting influence on a person’s development coherent (adj) – (of an argument, theory or policy) logical; reasonable acclaim (n) – enthusiastic, public praise virtually (adv) – nearly; almost speculate (t/v) – to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence depict (tv) – to show or represent by drawing, painting or other art form immortalize (tv) – to bestow enduring fame upon (someone/something) plight (n) – a dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation dignify (tv) – to make (something) seem worthy and impressive fundamental (adj) – a central or primary rule upon which something is based segregation (n) – the action or state of setting someone (or a group) apart from other people integrate (tv) – to bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group
formative formative (adj) – serving to form something, esp. having a lasting influence on a person’s development EX. During Harper Lee’s formative years, her father was a lawyer, newspaper editor, and state senator. SYN: developmental ANT: destructive RELATED: formation (n)
coherent coherent (adj) – (of an argument, theory or policy) logical; reasonable EX. Some toddlers approach puzzles in a coherent manner, while others seem to just play with the shapes. SYN: consistent ANT: obscure RELATED: coherently (adv)
acclaim acclaim (n) – enthusiastic, public praise EX. Harper Lee received widespread critical acclaim for her works. SYN: applause ANT: criticism RELATED: acclaimed (adj)
virtually virtually (adv) – nearly; almost EX. Virtually grabbing the acorn from my hand, the intrepid squirrel ventured where few others would. SYN: practically ANT: actually RELATED: virtual (adj)
speculate speculate (t/v) – to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence EX. I wouldn’t want to speculate any further about the crime without some investigation. SYN: guess ANT: disregard RELATED: speculation (n)
depict depict (tv) – to show or represent by drawing, painting or other art form EX. Classical and modern portraitists have very different ways of depicting faces. SYN: characterize ANT: conceal RELATED: depiction (n)
immortalize immortalize (tv) – to bestow enduring fame upon (someone/something) EX. Pet owners sometimes get tattoos to immortalize their beloved pets. SYN: commemorate ANT: forget RELATED: immortalization (n)
plight plight (n) – a dangerous, difficult or otherwise unfortunate situation EX. Consider the plight of children in less fortunate countries the next time you waste food or water. SYN: predicament ANT: advantage RELATED: (none)
dignify dignify (tv) – to make (something) seem worthy and impressive EX. Brightly colored decorations serve to dignify and distinguish horses in the game of polo. SYN: exalt ANT: degrade RELATED: dignity (n); dignified (adj)
fundamental fundamental (adj) – a central or primary rule upon which something is based EX. The Bill of Rights establishes and protects the fundamental freedom of humans to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. SYN: necessary ANT: inessential RELATED: fundamentally (adv), foundation (n)
segregation segregation (n) – the action or state of setting someone (or a group) apart from other people EX. The segregation between “colored” and “white” services and opportunities fortified the Jim Crow “separate but equal” belief; however, on all accounts, these services were quite unequal. SYN: separation ANT: integration RELATED: segregate (tv)
integrate integrate (tv) – to bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group EX. When society began to see the value of integrating all ethnic backgrounds into public schools, the civil rights movement reached a crucial turning point. SYN: incorporate ANT: segregate RELATED: integration (n)