1. Chapter 25
Vocabulary

2. Acquire Precede Commitment Resent Formal Solemn Fragment Spite
Vocabulary
Acquire
Commitment
Formal
Fragment
Fundamental
Precede
Resent
Solemn
Spite
Symbolize

3. Acquire
Definition – To get through one’s own actions; gain something as one’s own
Part of speech – verb
Sentence – Before going on the trip, I acquired a good pair of hiking boots.

4. Commitment Definition – A promise to do something; pledge
Part of speech – noun
Sentence – Nita has made a commitment to stop smoking this year.

5. Formal
Definition – Proper; not casual; according to custom or tradition
Part of speech – adjective
Sentence – The boss is very formal so the workers never call him by his first name.

6. Fragment Definition – A small piece broken off something whole
Part of speech – noun
Sentence When I broke a bulb, a fragment of glass fell on the floor.

7. Fundamental Definition – Basic; forming a foundation; essential
Part of speech – Adjective
Sentence – A fundamental rule of water safety is this: Don’t go swimming alone.

8. Precede Definition – To come before Part of speech – Verb
Sentence – The 11 o’clock news precedes the Tonight Show.

9. Resent Definition – To feel angered and injured by
Part of speech – verb
Sentence – People often resent advice they did not ask for.

10. Solemn Definition – Serious and respectful Part of speech – Adjective
Sentence – The laughing children became solemn when their friend was hurt.

11. Spite
Definition – An unfriendly feeling that causes one to want to hurt or shame another
Part of speech – Noun
Sentence – The unhappy girl said to her friend with spite, “You’re a real loser.”

12. Symbolize Definition – To stand for; be a symbol of; represent
Part of speech – verb
Sentence – The U.S. flag symbolizes freedom.