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Vocabulary Power 3 Chapter 7 Vocabulary Words. Date: February 16,2012. Word: Acknowledge. Definition: to admit something is true Part of speech: verb Synonyms: accept, agree, allow Antonyms: ignore, refuse, renounce Original sentence: I acknowledge the fact that Japan is part of Asia.
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Vocabulary Power 3 Chapter 7 Vocabulary Words Date: February 16,2012
Word: Acknowledge Definition: to admit something is true Part of speech: verb Synonyms: accept, agree, allow Antonyms: ignore, refuse, renounce Original sentence: I acknowledge the fact that Japan is part of Asia.
Word: apparently Definition: based on what you’ve heard is true Part of speech: adverb Synonyms: as though, it seems that, possibly, probably Antonyms: improbably, questionably, uncertain, unlikely Original sentence: Apparently, my sister planned the surprise party for me by herself.
Word: conform Definition: to behave in the way most people do Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: fit in, follow, obey, comply Antonyms: differ, fight refuse Original sentence: If we do not conform to the rules of the school, we can get in trouble.
Word: eliminate Definition: to get rid of something completely Part of speech: verb Synonyms: cancel, discard, erase, ignore Antonyms: accept, include, keep Original sentence: Everyone got question three wrong on the test, so I eliminated it from your test score.
Word: function Definition: purpose or job Part of speech: noun Synonyms: duty, role, use Antonyms: none Original sentence: An adjective’s function is to describe nouns.
Word: insight Definition: the ability to understand clearly Part of speech: noun Synonyms: comprehension, observation, perception Antonyms: ignorance, stupidity Original sentence: Because I have been to Antarctica, I have insight into the weather there.
Word: justify Definition: to give an acceptable explanation for Part of speech: verb Synonyms: confirm, approve, explain Antonyms: excuse, deny Original sentence: How can you justify not doing your project when you knew it was due today?
Word: perspective Definition: a way of thinking; point of view Part of speech: noun Synonyms: angle, mindset, overview Antonyms: None Original sentence: From my perspective, the joke wasn’t funny, though all my students laughed.
Word: proportion Definition: a part of a larger amount Part of speech: noun Synonyms: degree, dimension, measure Antonyms: None Original sentence: Your outfit is out of proportion; the pants are too short and the shirt is too long!
Word: shift Definition: to change; move Part of speech: Verb Synonyms: turn, transfer, veer Antonyms: stagnate, deactivate, maintain Original sentence: When you drive a car with a manual transmission, you need to shift gears with your hands and feet.
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