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Vocabulary #10. #9, 19, 29, 39, and 49. 9. anonymous. Definition: nameless, without a disclosed identity Part of speech: adjective Sentence: The detectives responded to the anonymous tip that was called in about the murder. 19. collaborate. Definition: to cooperate, work together
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Vocabulary #10 #9, 19, 29, 39, and 49
9. anonymous • Definition: nameless, without a disclosed identityPart of speech: adjective • Sentence: The detectives responded to the anonymous tip that was called in about the murder.
19. collaborate • Definition: to cooperate, work together • Part of speech: verb • Sentence: I never liked it when teachers required that we collaborate on projects – I work better by myself. • Collaboration, collaborating Collaborated, etc.
29. digression • Definition: the act of turning aside, straying from the main point, esp. in a speech or argument • Part of speech: noun • Sentence: Some teachers are known for their fondness of digression – strangely enough, they never manage to get through their entire lesson plan. • To digress
39. evanescent • Definition: quickly fading, short-lived, esp. an image • Part of speech: adjective • Sentence: The ghost was evanescent, and disappeared within seconds of its appearance.
49. hypothesis • Definition: assumption, theory requiring proof • Part of speech: noun • Sentence: If my hypothesis is correct, then the act of studying before tests should result in overall higher test scores.