On a piece of lined paper, define the following terms and then write a sentence using the word.

1. Fowler’s War on Vocabulary On a piece of lined paper, define the following terms and then write a sentence using the word. articulate assert assume contradict converse disclose imply intervene media speculate

2. Fowler’s War on Vocabulary articulate assert assume contradict converse disclose imply intervene media speculate Noor and Clyde like to _________ quietly at lunchtime. Mr. Kelly had to _________________ when the boys’ voices rose. Don’t always _______________ that you know what someone else is thinking. Sometimes the ___________ gives gossip as well as news. Alex _____________ his position in no uncertain terms. Did anyone dare to ___________ the speaker’s point of view? Laila was able to ____________ clearly what the group wanted. Before returning the doctor’s call, Derrick ___________ on what his tests revealed. What did Lee mean to _____________ by that remark? Did this article __________ any new information on the crime?

3. Fowler’s War on Vocabulary Directions: Read the vocabulary word on the left, then identify two words in that row with similar meanings. assert review claim question insist imply impair reform suggest hint speculate ponder meddle prepare reflect disclose design uncover discount divulge contradict oppose deny contact implant assume mend suppose assure surmise articulate whisper arrange verbalize vocalize

4. Fowler’s War on Vocabulary Some words have more than one meaning. Choose the word that gives the best meaning for the vocabulary word in each sentence. She assumed a new name. adopted presumed requested 2. Will they intervene in the affairs of another country? interrupt interfere dabble He speculates in the stock market. gambles ponders specializes

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