7 th Vocabulary

1. 7th Vocabulary tend, tens, tenu: “stretch, thin”

2. Think about it… 1. Describe how a tent is set up. How does tent mean “stretch or thin?” tent: canvas ‘stretched’ tight over a frame

3. 2. When small children play house, they often pretend to be grown-ups. How does pretend mean “stretch or thin?” pretend: “stretch” the truth

4. 3. Describe what an extension cord is used for. How does extension mean “stretch or thin?” extension: ‘stretches’ ‘out’

5. 4. Olympic athletes are contenders for gold, silver, or bronze medals. How does contender mean “stretch or thin?” contender: ‘stretching’ ‘with’ others to compete

6. Literal, Figurative or Both? tent pretend extension contenders

7. *She had traveled extensively but still intended to visit more countries. -‘stretched’ ‘out’ over a broad area -‘stretched’ ‘in’ a certain direction *When our attention is focused, we also tense our facial muscles. -’stretch’ ‘toward’ an area of concentration -’stretched’ tightly

8. *Intense stress sometimes causes hypertension. -focus ‘stretched’ ‘on’ something -’overly’ ‘stretched’ or ‘thin’ veins *A school superintendent has many responsibilities. -someone who watches or ‘stretches’ ‘over’ others *Tardiness is often excused if there are extenuating circumstances.

9. -’thinned’ ‘out’ or less severe tender: easily chewed because it is thin distended: the state of being ‘stretched’ ‘out’ tenuous: ‘thin’; having little substance contend: to ‘stretch’ or strive for something