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LESSON 6

LESSON 6. Possible. Call me tomorrow evening if possible . It is now possible for humans to walk on the moon. Considering Melissa’s weakness in writing, it is not possible for her to help you with your composition. . Adjective

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LESSON 6

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  1. LESSON 6

  2. Possible • Call me tomorrow evening if possible. • It is now possible for humans to walk on the moon. • Considering Melissa’s weakness in writing, it is not possible for her to help you with your composition. Adjective Able to be, be done, or happen; able to be true; able to be done or chosen properly

  3. Compel • It is not possible to compel a person to love his fellow man. • Heavy floods compelled us to stop. • Mr. Gorlin is a teacher who does not have to compel me to behave. Verb Force; get by force

  4. Awkward • Sally is very awkward in speaking to the class but quite relaxed with her own group of friends. • The handle of this bulky suitcase has an awkward shape. • Slow down because this is an awkward corner to turn. Adjective Clumsy; not well-suited to use; not easily managed; embarassing

  5. Venture • Ulysses was a man who would not reject any venture, no matter how dangerous. • John Jacob Astor made his fortune by a lucky venture in animal furs. • Medics venture their lives to save wounded soldiers. Noun A daring undertaking; an attempt to make money by taking business risks; to dare; to expose to risk

  6. Awesome • The towering mountains, covered with snow, are an awesome sight. • Connie had such an awesome amount of work to complete before graduation, she doubted she would have everything ready in time. • The atom bomb is an awesome achievement for mankind. Adjective Causing or showing great fear, wonder, or respect

  7. Guide • Tourists often hire guides. • The Indian guided the hunter through the forest. • Use the suggestions in the handbook as a study guide. Noun, Verb A person who shows the way; to direct; to manage

  8. Quench • Foam will quench an oil fire. • Only Pepsi Cola will quench my thirst on such a hot day. • He reads and reads and reads to quench his thirst for knowledge. Verb Put an end to; drown or put out

  9. Betray • Nick’s awkward motions betrayed his nervousness. • Without realizing what he was doing, the talkative soldier betrayed his unit’s plans. • The child’s eyes betrayed his fear of the fierce dog. Verb Give away to the enemy; be unfaithful; mislead; show

  10. Utter • Stephenuttered a sharp cry of pain when he felt the claw on his nose. • Seth was surprised when he was told that he had uttered Joan’s name in his sleep. • When Mr. Fuller saw that his house had not been damaged in the fire, he uttered a sigh of relief. Verb Speak; make known; express

  11. Pacify • This toy should pacify that screaming baby. • We tried to pacify the woman who was angry at having to wait so long in line. • Soldiers were sent to pacify the countryside. Verb Make calm; quiet down; bring peace to

  12. Respond • Gregresponded quickly to the question. • My dog responds to every command I give him. • Mrs. Cole responded to the medicine so well that she was better in two days. Verb Answer; react

  13. Beckon • Jackie beckoned to me to follow her. • The delicious smell of fresh bread beckoned the hungry boy. • The sea beckons us to adventure. Verb Signal by a motion of the hand or head; attract

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