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Unit 10 Level F

Unit 10 Level F. Annotation. Noun Definition: a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work Sentence: When reading a text, making annotations , comments or notes directly on the text can be beneficial. bedlam. Noun

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Unit 10 Level F

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  1. Unit 10Level F

  2. Annotation • Noun • Definition: a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work • Sentence: When reading a text, making annotations, comments or notes directly on the text can be beneficial.

  3. bedlam Noun Definition: a state or scene of uproar and confusion Synonyms: commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy Antonyms: peace and quiet, order, tranquility Sentence: After the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in 2014, bedlam broke out amongst team members and pandemonium ensued.

  4. Covert • Adjective and Noun • Definition: (adj.) hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; (n.) a sheltered place, a hiding place • Synonyms: (adj.) undercover, clandestine, sub-rosa • Antonyms: (adj.) open, overt, undisguised • Sentence: In the television show “Covert Affairs,” Annie Walker is a CIA agent who often must hide her identify and disguise her real mission to protect national security.

  5. debonair • Adjective • Definition: pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance • Synonyms: carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane • Antonyms: distraught, agitated, boorish • Sentence: Prince William’s appearance is always smooth and polished as he looks debonair dressed in his morning suit.

  6. fortuitous • Adjective • Definition: accidental, occurring by a happy chance • Synonyms: unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky • Antonyms: intentional, deliberate premeditated • Sentence: Due to the fortuitous drop in oil prices many families will be lucky enough to travel this holiday season.

  7. Gist Noun Definition: the essential part, main point, or essence Synonyms: substance, core, nucleus Sentence: When reading a newspaper article it is important to get the gist of the information because understanding the main point improves reading comprehension skills.

  8. Imperious • Adjective • Definition: overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling • Synonyms: domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative • Antonyms: fawning, obsequious, humble, unassuming • Sentence: The Wizard of Oz’s imperious manner masked the reality that he was simply an ordinary man hiding behind a curtain who tried to fool people with his overbearing and domineering personality.

  9. motley • Adjective or Noun • Definition: (adj.) showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; (n.) a jester’s costume; a jester • Synonyms: (adj.) variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; (n) fool • Antonyms: (adj.) homogenous, monochromatic • Sentence: In the Middle Ages, court jester’s often wore motley, a costume composed of many different colors.

  10. procrastinate • Verb • Definition: to delay, put off until later • Synonyms: stall, temporize, dillydally • Sentence: We all want to procrastinate when a task is no fun, but some people make delaying the enviable a way of life and procrastination an art.

  11. Provocative • Adjective • Definition: tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying • Synonyms: stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling • Antonyms: dull, insipid, bland, unstimulating • Sentence: Lady Gaga’s outfits are often very provocative producing strong feelings in her fans of either approval or dismay.

  12. Sedentary • Adjective • Definition: characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place • Synonyms: static, stationary • Antonyms: active • Sentence: Couch potatoes are characterized by their sedentary state, remaining in one place for long periods of time glued to the television.

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