AC12, Unit 4

1. AC12, Unit 4

2. Contrast • Definition: • the difference between two things Synonyms: Difference variation • Antonyms: • Similarity • Likeness • Examples: • Pencil and charcoal • Ford and Chevy trucks • SUV and Hummer • Curling iron and straightener

3. Contrast sentences • When choosing between two vehicles, look at the contrasts, especially in their engines and gas mileage. • One contrast between McDonald’s and Burger King is…

4. Analyze • Definition: • To study something by breaking it into parts • Synonyms: • Examine • Investigate • Scrutinize • dissect • Examples: • Look at the parts of a car • Look at the aspects of a job • Deciding how to solve a problem • Antonyms: • Put together • Assemble • Look at the big picture

5. Analyze Sentences • Before taking out a loan, analyze all the parts of the contract before you sign. • Before choosing a college/military branch, I would analyze…

6. Divergent • Definition:moving apart, differing • Synonyms: • Different • Opposite • contrary • Examples: • A rural kid who moves to the city • Democrats and Republicans • Not following the crowd • Antonyms: • Similar • Alike • comparable

7. Divergent sentences • The couple broke up because of their divergent beliefs about religion. • I’m divergent because…

8. Convergence • Definition: • Joining of two or more things • Synonyms: • Meeting • Union • joining • Examples: • Two rivers joining together • Two air masses colliding • Lunch in the commons • Assemblies in the auditorium • Antonyms: • Divergence • split • Departure • Moving apart

9. Convergence Sentences • The convergence of the Minnechaduza and Niobrara is located east of town. • There was a convergence of students…

10. Coherent • Definition: • Speaking or writing logically • Synonyms: • Rational • Consistent • reasonable • Examples: • Giving instructions to an employee • Giving driving directions • A speech • Antonyms: • Illogical • Irrational • Unreasonable • unsound

11. Coherent Sentences • Our pastor is known for his coherent, easy-to-understand sermons. • At work, I need to be coherent when…

12. Veritable • Definition: • Absolutely true • Synonyms: • True • Genuine • Real • authentic • Examples: • US currency • checks • Autographs • gold • Antonyms: • False • Fake • Counterfeit • bogus

13. Veritable Sentences • My brother found a veritable antique Indian motorcycle. • Something you want to make sure is veritable is…

14. Judicious • Definition: • Sensible and wise • Synonyms: • Careful • Cautious • Thoughtful • wise • Examples: • Owls • Judges • Buying a car • Choosing a college/military branch • Antonyms: • Stupid • Slow • Unintelligent • brainless

15. Judicious Sentences • Always be judicious when deciding to change jobs. • A situation where I’ll have to be judicious is…

16. Reticent • Definition: • Reserved, reluctant • Synonyms: • Quiet • silent • Examples: • Silent Bob • Pedro • In a courtroom (or at least you should be…) • Antonyms: • Chatty • Talkative • conversational

17. Reticent Sentences • The children became suddenly reticent when their mother found the broken lamp. • I’m reticent when…

18. Prudent • Definition: • Carefully weighing the pros and cons • Synonyms: • Cautious • Sensible • Practical • wise • Examples: • Carefully deciding whether you can afford a car • Saving money instead of buying a pop every day • Deciding whether to invest in a new construction project • Antonyms: • Reckless • Wild • Irresponsible • thoughtless

19. Prudent Sentences • Building a new swimming pool wouldn’t be a prudent investment for our school. • It wouldn’t be prudent if I…