1. Vocab unit 4
Eduardo saman

2. glean
Definition – to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the reapers
Connotation - positive
Sentence - From several library resources, Sara was able to glean enough information to write her research paper.
Synonym - cull, pick up

3. grouse
Definition – (n.) a type of game bird; a complain; (v.) to complain, grumble
Connotation - negative
Sentence - The blue grouse and partridge are the principal game birds
Synonym - kvetch, bellyache

4. incarcerate Definition – (v.) to imprison, confine, jail
Connotation - negative
Sentence - The court will incarcerate the suspect if he is found guilty by the jury.
Synonym – intern, imprison

5. incumbent
Definition – (adj.) obligatory, required; (n.) one who holds a specific office at the time spoken
Connotation - neutral
Sentence - If the incumbent governor dies, his lieutenant governor will take over his office.
Synonym – mandatory, necessary