1. Chapter 27

2.  Debate  Discredit  Displace  Enforce  Enumerate  Identical  Singular  Sprawl  Spurt  Stern

3.  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.

4.  Definition – To damage a good name or reputation  Part of speech – verb  Sentence – The writer claimed the work as his own and discredited himself.

5.  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.

6.  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.”

7.  Definition – To name one by one; list  Part of speech – Verb  Sentence – Emily enumerated the toys she wanted on her Christmas list.

8.  Definition – Exactly alike  Part of speech – adjective  Sentence – The real necklace looked identical to the fake one.

9.  Definition – Being only one; not plural  Part of speech – verb  Sentence – The word “sheep” can be singular meaning just one animal.

10.  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.

11.  Definition – To flow out suddenly and with force  Part of speech – Verb  Sentence – The water spurted out higher than I expected.

12.  Definition – Serious and strict  Part of speech – adjective  Sentence – When I heard my father’s stern voice, I knew I was in trouble.