1. “Negotiation and Diplomacy”
Vocabulary Lesson 16

2. English 11 Homework: 3-Column Chart
WORD
ALL DEFINITIONS (COPY FROM THE SHEET!)
YOUR OWN SENTENCE (THIS WEEK: GERUND PHRASES) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
10.

3. GERUNDS & GERUND PHRASES:
A GERUND is an “-ing” word, such as “jumping” or “doing”
A GERUND PHRASE begins with a GERUND but adds extra modifiers (words that add details)
EXAMPLES:
Jumping on a trampoline
Doing homework
A GERUND PHRASE is always used as a NOUN (a thing) in a sentence:
Jumping on a trampoline is good exercise.
Doing homework helps students earn good grades.

4. Arbitration
DEF: The process in which parties involved in a dispute allow an impartial party to settle their differences
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What could require arbitration?
EXAMPLE: Getting in a disagreement with your neighbor about noise could require arbitration.

5. Attaché
DEF: A person assigned to serve in a specific capacity on a diplomatic mission
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What might be part of the job of an attaché?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ might be part of the job of an attaché.

6. Consul
DEF: A diplomatic official who represents his or her own government’s economic interests in a foreign country and assists fellow citizens living or traveling there
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What might be part of the job of a consul?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ might be part of the job of a consul.

7. Covenant DEF: A binding agreement; a legal contract
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that probably requires a covenant?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ probably requires a covenant.

8. Discretion
DEF:
a. The quality of using good judgement and self-restraint; the quality of acting wisely based on an awareness of the potential consequences of one’s actions
b. The ability or power to decide responsibly
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that requires discretion?
EXAMPLE: _(gerund phrase)_ requires discretion.

9. Entente
DEF: An understanding or agreement between two or more political powers, providing for a common course of action or policy
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is something that two countries might reach an entente about?
EXAMPLE: Two countries might reach an entente about ___(gerund phrase)___.

10. Insular
DEF:
a. Suggestive of the isolated life on an island
b. Having a narrow viewpoint
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What activity might seem strange or interesting to someone who has led an insular life?
EXAMPLE: _(gerund phrase)_ might seem strange/interesting to someone who has led an insular life.

11. Machiavellian
DEF: Cunning, deceitful, and underhanded in business or politics; aiming to maintain power by whatever means necessary
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is a behavior that is Machiavellian?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is Machiavellian.

12. Protocol DEF: A code of correct conduct
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is an example of the protocol of going to school?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is part of the protocol of going to school.

13. Status Quo DEF: The existing condition or state of affairs
POSSIBLE SENTENCE TOPIC: What is an example of the status quo at Coronado High School?
EXAMPLE: ___(gerund phrase)___ is an example of the status quo at Coronado High School.