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Intro to vocabulary

Intro to vocabulary. Isha Sajjad, Hashawn Waller, Laryn Lewallen , Alaijah Gianfrancesc , Brianna Staton. 1. Desolate. Adjective. Verb. [Des-uh-lit] Definition (Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness. Synonyms: Abandoned, empty, isolated.

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Intro to vocabulary

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  1. Intro to vocabulary Isha Sajjad, Hashawn Waller, LarynLewallen, AlaijahGianfrancesc, Brianna Staton

  2. 1. Desolate Adjective Verb [Des-uh-lit] • Definition (Of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness. • Synonyms: Abandoned, empty, isolated [Des-uh-leyt] • Definition Feeling or showing misery, unhappiness, or loneliness. To lay waste or abandon. • Synonyms: Devastate, ruin, wipe out, ravage

  3. Examples Adjective Verb

  4. 2. Stance Pronunciation: [Stans] Part of speech: Noun Definition: The way in which someone stands. The attitude of a person or organization toward something. Synonyms: Posture, attitude, body position, standpoint.

  5. 3. Chastise Pronunciation: [Chas-tahyz] or [Chas-tahyz] Part of speech: Verb Definition: To discipline. To criticize severely. Synonymous: Scold, lecture, give someone’s a piece of one’s mind.

  6. 4. Fallacy Pronunciation: [Fal-uh-see] Part of speech: Noun Definition: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument. A failure in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. Synonyms: Misconception, delusion, mistaken, myth.

  7. 5. Capacious • Pronunciation: [Kuh-pey-shuh s] • Part of speech: Adjective • Definition: Having a lot of space inside. • Synonyms: Roomy, big, large, spacious

  8. 6. Sporadic Pronunciation: [Spuh-rad-ik] Part of speech: Adjective Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places. Synonyms: occasional, irregular, scattered, isolated

  9. 7. Theme • Pronunciation: [Theem] • Part of speech: Noun • Definition: The subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition. • Synonyms: Topic, subject matter, concern

  10. 8. Haggard Pronunciation: [Hag-erd] Part of speech: Commonly noun Definition: Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. Synonyms: Unhealthy, tired, run-down.

  11. 9. Lucrative • Pronunciation: [loo-kruh-tiv] • Part of speech: Adjective • Definition: Producing a great deal of profit. • Synonyms: Moneymaking, well paid, booming, high-income

  12. 10. Apprehend (Verb) with object Verb (without object) [Ap-ri-hend] • Definition: Arrest (someone) for a crime. • Synonyms: Capture, catch, seize. • [Ap-ri-hend] • Definition: To understand • Synonyms: Appreciate grasp, comprehend, realize

  13. Examples Verb (with object) Verb (without object)

  14. 11. Gullible Pronunciation: [Guhl-uh-buh l] Part of speech: Adjective Definition: Easily persuaded to believe something. Synonyms: Unsuspecting, naïve, overtrusting

  15. 12. Crucial • Pronunciation: [Kroo-shul l] • Part of speech: Adjective • Definition: A great importance • Synonyms: critical, life-and-death, decisive, essential, urgent.

  16. 13. Avid Pronunciation: Part of speech: Adjective Definition: Having an eager desire for something. Synonyms: Keen, enthusiastic, devoted, passionate, earnest.

  17. 14. Pithy • Pronunciation: • Part of speech: Adjective • Definition: Brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression. • Synonyms: concise, to the point, expressive, compact.

  18. 15. Connoisseur Pronunciation: [Kon-uh-sur, -soo r] Part of speech: Noun Definition: an expert judge in matters of taste or any fine art Synonyms: Specialist, authority, judge.

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