Chapter 27
Debate Discredit Displace Enforce Enumerate Identical Singular Sprawl Spurt Stern
Definition – To discuss by looking at different points of view; argue Part of speech – verb Sentence – Over desert, we were debating which was best – chocolate ice cream or vanilla ice cream.
Definition – To damage a good name or reputation Part of speech – verb Sentence – The writer claimed the work as his own and discredited himself.
Definition – To move from the usual or proper place; shift the location of Part of speech – verb Sentence – The war in Afghanistan displaced thousands of people.
Definition – To make sure that a rule or law is obeyed Part of speech – Verb Sentence: Our parents enforce “one hour of TV a day.”
Definition – To name one by one; list Part of speech – Verb Sentence – Emily enumerated the toys she wanted on her Christmas list.
Definition – Exactly alike Part of speech – adjective Sentence – The real necklace looked identical to the fake one.
Definition – Being only one; not plural Part of speech – verb Sentence – The word “sheep” can be singular meaning just one animal.
Definition – To sit or lie with the arms and legs thrown outward Part of speech – Verb Sentence – The dog sprawled on the cool kitchen floor.
Definition – To flow out suddenly and with force Part of speech – Verb Sentence – The water spurted out higher than I expected.
Definition – Serious and strict Part of speech – adjective Sentence – When I heard my father’s stern voice, I knew I was in trouble.