1. Vocabulary Boot Camp Week 4 (1/25/12 to 1/31/12)

2. Vocabulary Terms exemplify cognizant independent distinguish dependent appraise compose eccentric appoint perseverance

3. Exemplify Part of Speech: –verb Parallel Term: –illustrate, represent, give an example Sample Sentence: –Gary Soto’s stories exemplify the aspects of excellent short realistic fiction.

4. Independent Part of Speech: –adjective Parallel Term: –free Sample Sentence:

5. Dependent Part of Speech: –adjective Parallel Term: –reliant, controlled by Sample Sentence:

6. Compose Part of Speech: –verb Parallel Term: –create, produce, write Sample Sentence: –Sixth grade students use their writer’s notebooks as a place to compose their creative ideas.

7. Appoint Part of Speech: –verb Parallel Term: –select, assign Sample Sentence: –The student body appointed Stacy to be their class treasurer.

8. Cognizant Part of Speech: –adjective Parallel Term: –aware, mindful Sample Sentence:

9. Distinguish Part of Speech: –verb Parallel Term: –identify, classify, set apart Sample Sentence: –Mrs. Weasley had a difficult time distinguishing her twin sons, Fred and George.

10. Appraise Part of Speech: –verb Parallel Term: –evaluate, judge, review Sample Sentence: –The antique vendor will appraise the value of the gold locket.

11. Eccentric Part of Speech: –adjective Parallel Term: –unusual, odd Sample Sentence:

12. Perseverance Part of Speech: –noun Parallel Term: –determination Sample Sentence: –Batman’s perseverance fuels his crime- fighting actions in Gotham.