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Vocabulary Lesson 11. Words to Go Book F. absolute adjective . AB suh loot complete; entire; total. Vocabulary Lesson 11. absolute adjective . My parents insist on absolute obedience. Vocabulary Lesson 11. blunder BLUN dur. NOUN a foolish or stupid mistake VERB
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Vocabulary Lesson 11 Words to Go Book F
absoluteadjective • AB suh loot • complete; entire; total Vocabulary Lesson 11
absoluteadjective My parents insist on absolute obedience. Vocabulary Lesson 11
blunderBLUN dur • NOUN • a foolish or stupid mistake • VERB • a foolish or stupid mistake • to move clumsily or carelessly Vocabulary Lesson 11
blunder NOUN I made an embarrassing blunder. VERB I hoped I wouldn’t blunder during my speech. Make sure not to blunder off the path. Vocabulary Lesson 11
calamitynoun • kuh LAM uh tee • a terrible event that causes great harm or destruction Vocabulary Lesson 11
calamitynoun The hurricane was a calamity. Vocabulary Lesson 11
devourverb dih VOWR 1. to eat,especially to eat very hungrily 2. to destroy by using up Vocabulary Lesson 11
devourverb 1. I will devour my lunch today. 2. Active children can devour every last bit of a parent’s energy. Vocabulary Lesson 11
enchantverb en CHANT to cast a spell over; to use magic on to delight greatly; to charm Vocabulary Lesson 11
enchantverb In the story, a wizard was able to enchant a prince. Sara’s sweetness and humor enchant all who meet her. Vocabulary Lesson 11
illiteracynoun • lack of education; especially not knowing how to read and write Vocabulary Lesson 11
illiteracynoun My brother teaches adults who want to overcome illiteracy. Vocabulary Lesson 11
inciteverb • to urge or stir into action Vocabulary Lesson 11
inciteverb I hope my speech can incite people to work on solving the problem. Vocabulary Lesson 11
instantaneous adjective in stun TAY nee us • done, or happening in an instant Vocabulary Lesson 11
instantaneous adjective In stun TAY nee us The effect was instantaneous. Vocabulary Lesson 11
presumptionnoun prih ZUMP shun • a belief; something that is taken for granted; something one presumes 2. annoying or unpleasant boldness or nerve Vocabulary Lesson 11
presumption noun • My presumption is that there will be food at the party. • Mark had the presumption to get right in our car even though he hadn’t been offered a ride. Vocabulary Lesson 11
refuge noun REF yooj • protection from danger, difficulty, or annoyance • a place of shelter or safety Vocabulary Lesson 11
refuge noun • We found refuge from the rain. • Our cat’s refuge from the visiting dog was a closet shelf. Vocabulary Lesson 11
segment noun • one of the parts into which something is divided or can be separated. Vocabulary Lesson 11
segment noun Could I have a segment of the orange? Vocabulary Lesson 11
strew verb STROO • to spread about here and there • to cover with something scattered or sprinkled Vocabulary Lesson 11
strew verb STROO • to spread about here and there • to cover with something scattered or sprinkled Vocabulary Lesson 11
supplement SUP luh ment NOUN • something added to make a thing more complete or better • VERB • a to add to or complete Vocabulary Lesson 11
supplement SUP luh ment NOUN • Our Sunday newspaper has a supplement that gives information about local entertainment. • VERB • You could supplement the speech with a video Vocabulary Lesson 11
uncanny adjective • so remarkable as to seem unnatural; • very strange; • mysterious Vocabulary Lesson 11
uncanny adjective • My dog has an uncanny ability to know when I am sad. Vocabulary Lesson 11
venture VEN chur • NOUN • a risky activity or undertaking • VERB • to dare to say or do • to go in spite of some risk Vocabulary Lesson 11
venture VEN chur • NOUN • The business venture failed. • VERB • I’m not sure, but I will venture a guess. • Let’s venture up the mountain.