1. Vocab 15

2. Write or create; Constitute, make up Example:
Compose (V)
Write or create; Constitute, make up
Example:
The question wanted me to compose a short response

3. Antagonist (n) Opponent Example:
The antagonist in the play of Julius Caesar was Cassius

4. Assiduous (adj.) Hard-working Example:
The students were very assiduous

5. Sufficiency (n)
Adequacy
Example:
The paper had sufficient writing

6. Not truly or completely representing reality; misrepresented; false
Distorted (adj.)
Not truly or completely representing reality; misrepresented; false
Example:
She has a distorted view of life

7. Etymology (n)
A chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word
Example:
She studied the etymology of the word “sour”

8. Irritation, frustration Example:
Exasperation (N)
Irritation, frustration
Example:
Her exasperation at being interrupted was understandable

9. Inconsequential (adj.)
Trivial
Example:
The report was inconsequential in the big scheme of things

10. Persuader of legislators Example:
Lobbyist (N)
Persuader of legislators
Example:
The lobbyists tried to get as many politicians on their side

11. Nonchalant (adj.) Calm, casual Example:
He was very nonchalant about the whole situation

12. Your turn
Choose 5 words and write a sentence for each one
Choose 3 different words and give an synonym and an antonym for each one.
Due the NEXT DAY!