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E4 VQ6

E4 VQ6. English 4 – Vocabulary Week 6. E4 - VQ6 Create CC sentences with NO linking verbs, and start with verbs or prepositional phrases. 1) alternative  (n) – other choice(s) 2) buffer  (tv) – to reduce shock or harm 3) fatigued  (adj) – exhausted or very tired

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E4 VQ6

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  1. E4 VQ6 English 4 – Vocabulary Week 6

  2. E4 - VQ6Create CC sentences with NO linking verbs, and start with verbs or prepositional phrases 1) alternative (n) – other choice(s) 2) buffer (tv) – to reduce shock or harm 3) fatigued (adj) – exhausted or very tired 4) massive (adj) – extremely large; bulky 5) compounding (tv) – adding to (something) 6) immerse (tv) – to cover completely in a liquid 7) prolonged (adj) – extended; made to last longer 8) strait (n) – narrow waterway that joins two bodies of water 9) swerve (v) – to change direction, often suddenly 10) tromp (v) – to walk with a heavy step 11) venture (v) – to dare to do something or go somewhere that may be risky, dangerous or unpleasant 12) equilibrium (n) – the state of rest or balance due to equal action of opposing forces

  3. alternative (n) alternative (n) – other choice(s) Ex. If you drop out of school, you will face no alternative than to struggle to find jobs. SYN: substitute ANT: same choice Related: alternate (v)

  4. buffer buffer (tv) – to reduce shock or harm Ex. Helmets buffer the impact of an accident so the wearer is protected. SYN: cushion ANT: damage Related: buffered (adj)

  5. fatigued fatigued (adj) – exhausted or very tired Ex. On hot days, fatigued animals seek safe resting places. SYN: weary ANT: energetic Related: fatigue (n)

  6. massive (adj) massive (adj) – extremely large; bulky Ex. Some people prefer massive dog breeds like the mastiff, who may offer more protection than a Chihuahua. SYN: colossal ANT: diminutive Related: massively (adj)

  7. compounding compounding (tv) – adding to (something) Ex. Wealthy people chose investments that would lead to their money compounding interest. SYN: augmenting ANT: dwindling Related: compounded (adj)

  8. immerse immerse (tv) – to cover completely in a liquid Ex. This cell phone cover allows the user to completely immerse his/her phone in water. SYN: submerge ANT: dehydrate Related: immersed (adj)

  9. prolonged prolonged (adj) – extended; made to last longer Ex. Battery life can be prolonged by charging it less frequently. SYN: lengthened ANT: abbreviated Related: prolong (tv)

  10. strait strait (n) – narrow waterway that joins two bodies of water Ex. Merchant ships use the strait to shorten the distance around large bodies of land. SYN: passage ANT: (none) Related: (none)

  11. swerve swerve (v) – to change direction, often suddenly Ex. When the car ahead of me swerved to avoid the ducks, I slowed down to avoid an accident. SYN: veer ANT: straighten Related: swerving (adj)

  12. tromp tromp (v) – to walk with a heavy step Ex. The toddler joyously tromped in the mud puddle. SYN: trample ANT: pad Related: tromped (adj)

  13. venture venture (v) – to dare to do something or go somewhere that may be risky, dangerous or unpleasant Ex. Venturing in business can be risky to your finances but can pay off in the end. SYN: risk ANT: protect Related: venture (n)

  14. equilibrium equilibrium (n) – the state of rest or balance due to equal action of opposing forces Ex. High-achieving students strive to attain an equilibrium between school work and leisure. SYN: balance ANT: asymmetry Related: equilibrist (n)

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