Manipulate (v):

1. Manipulate (v): • Manipulate is toinfluence or control someone or something to youradvantage • Language of Origin: Latin manipulus 'handful'

2. Manipulate (v) • The editorial was a blatant attempt to manipulate public opinion. • She knows how to manipulate her parents to get what she wants.

3. Examine (v) • To look at someone or something very carefully; to study • Language of Origin: Middle English

4. Examine (v) • An accountant has been hired to examine the company's books. • The police examined the evidence carefully.

5. Ominous (adj) • Making you think something bad is going to happen • Language of origin: from Latin ominosus, from omen, omin- 'omen'.

6. Ominous (adj) • The black clouds looked ominous, so we paddled toward the shore. • He spoke in ominous tones.

7. Impulse (n) • A sudden feeling that you must do something, without thinking about the results. • Language or Origin: the verb from Latin impuls-

8. Impulse (n) • He has to learn to control his impulses. • Her first impulse was to run away.

9. Audibly (adv) • If something is audible, you can hear it • Language of origin: from late Latin audibilis, from audire 'hear'

10. Audibly (adv) • Speak audibly so all can hear. • The student sighed audibly.

11. Reluctantly (adv) • Not wanting to do something • Language of origin: from Latin reluctant

12. Reluctantly (adv) • Coach Elliott reluctantly chose Mrs. Chew as her assistant. • Colleen reluctantly agreed to the strapless purple bridesmaid’s dress.

13. Apprehensive (adj) • Feeling anxious about something that you are going to do • Language or origin: from French appréhensif or medieval Latin apprehensivus

14. Apprehensive (adj) • He’s a bit apprehensive about living away from home. • Many students and teachers feel apprehensive on the first day of school.

15. Peculiar (adj) • Strange, often in an unpleasant way • Language or origin: from Latin peculiaris of private property

16. Peculiar (adj) • Her accent was peculiar to the region. • The dog’s peculiar behavior worried them.

17. Scorn (n) • Harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something • Language of Origin: Middle English

18. Scorn (n) • They treated his suggestion with scorn. • She displayed a look of scorn on her face.

19. Perception (n) • The way you think about or understand someone or something • Language of origin: Latin

20. Perception (n) • The public perception of him as a hero is surprising. • We need to challenge many popular perceptions of old age.

21. Conscious (adj) • Awake and able to understand what is happening around you • Language of Origin: Latin conscius, from com- + scire to know

22. Conscious (adj) • He was fully conscious when we found him. • He was very conscious of his appearance.

23. Word Parts: • Manipulate • Mani (Latin) = hand • Impulse • Im (Latin) = without, not • Pul = urge • Conscious • Con (Latin) = with, jointly • Sci (Latin) = to know • Examine • Min (Latin) = small, less • Audibly • Aud (Latin) = hear • Reluctantly • Luct (Latin) = Struggle • Apprehensive • Prehens (Latin) = take, grasp