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VOCABULARY UNIT 10-7

VOCABULARY UNIT 10-7. DIS – Not, apart, away. DISCERN – verb - to tell apart or recognize as different. I could not discern which puppy was mine. All the Dalmatians looked exactly the same!. Discern . Can you discern the real Smith ?.

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VOCABULARY UNIT 10-7

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  1. VOCABULARY UNIT 10-7

  2. DIS – Not, apart, away

  3. DISCERN – verb - to tell apart or recognize as different I could not discern which puppy was mine. All the Dalmatians looked exactly the same!

  4. Discern Can you discern the real Smith?

  5. DISDAIN – verb – to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn Cats disdainnon-feline species. They act as if they are superior to humans, and especially dogs.

  6. INDISTINCT – adjective - not clearly marked The photo of the suspect was too indistinct to be of any help in the search.

  7. FORT - STRONG

  8. Forte – noun – personal strength • Dirk Nowitzki’sforte is making baskets, not singing.

  9. FORTITUDE – noun - emotional strength in a difficult situation Thefortitude this athlete demonstrates is a true inspiration. If he can accomplish his dreams, everyone can.

  10. Faith, a dog with only two legs, inspires everyone with her fortitude!

  11. Fortuitous – adjective – happening by chance, luck, or fortune • It was quite fortuitous that a good Samaritan found my lost wallet and not someone who would have kept it.

  12. LEG – read, speak

  13. ALLEGE- verb - to declare without proof • The police officer alleged the elderly woman hit him over the head with her cane. “Make my day!”

  14. DELEGATE – noun - one who speaks as a representative • The Ambassador to Ambassador Program selects leading students to act as delegates for the U.S. in exotic locales all over the world.

  15. ELEGY – noun - a funeral song • The elegy for Whitney Houston honored the beautiful performer in her hometown church.

  16. PET – Seek, go towardsDon’t go to the light!

  17. IMPETUOUS – adjective – sudden or impulsive action or emotion • Some would say that bungee jumping is an impetuousact, yet it requires very careful planning. Oh, and meercats should NEVER bungee jump!

  18. PETULANT – adjective – moved to sudden, impatient, irritation, especially over a small annoyance • A petulant expression is often described as a pout.

  19. Petition – noun – request for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request to authority • The students’ petition for an improved lunch had over a thousand signatures.

  20. Rid – to laugh

  21. Deride – verb – to laugh at with scorn • It is rude to deride someone for poor fashion choices, but we still do it.

  22. Ridiculous – adjective - laughable People used to think the idea of space travel was ridiculous, but now it is a reality.

  23. Riddance – noun – to deliver from something undesirable While one person may say “Good riddance” to something, another will view it as a treasure.

  24. Remember to keep track of all of your lists! Vocabulary is important for reading, speaking, and writing!

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