1. Vocabulary Boot Camp Week 5: 2/7/12-2/14/12

2. Vocabulary 5 Terms substantial intrinsic voracious eminent replete descriptive perceive assemble pivotal devise

3. substantial Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  important, significant, large Sample Sentence:

4. intrinsic Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  basic, true, central, fundamental Sample Sentence:  The intrinsic values of loyalty, trust, and honesty are paramount themes throughout novels for young adults.

5. voracious Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  very hungry, greedy, consuming great qualities Sample Sentence:

6. eminent Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  superior, prominent, notable, high reputation Sample Sentence:  Steve Irwin was considered to be an eminent expert of Australian wildlife.

7. replete Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  full, complete Sample Sentence:

8. descriptive Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  detailed, specific Sample Sentence:  Kate DiCamillo is favored by many young readers because of her descriptive writing.

9. perceive Part of Speech:  verb Parallel Terms:  notice, sense, see, observe Sample Sentence:  As Harry wound his way through the hexed maze, he could perceive the danger lurking behind every corner.

10. assemble Part of Speech:  verb Parallel Terms:  bring together, gather, collect Sample Sentence:  The football team assembled around their quarterback to hear their next play.

11. pivotal Part of Speech:  adjective Parallel Terms:  crucial, important, vital Sample Sentence:

12. devise Part of Speech:  verb Parallel Terms:  invent (design), construct, prepare Sample Sentence: