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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. November 2010. Astute. Parts of Speech: adjective Definition: having practical intelligence Sentence: The detective’s astute observations helped solve the crime. Synonyms: ingenious, shrewd . Formulate . Parts of Speech: verb Definition: to devise or develop as a method

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary November 2010

  2. Astute • Parts of Speech: adjective • Definition: having practical intelligence • Sentence: The detective’s astute observations helped solve the crime. • Synonyms: ingenious, shrewd

  3. Formulate • Parts of Speech: verb • Definition: to devise or develop as a method • Sentence: Sheldon hasn’t formulated an opinion about which pizza is the best. • Synonyms: conceive, frame

  4. Deprecate • Parts of Speech: verb • Definition: to express disapproval of • Sentence: Emily’s self-deprecating jokes were more sad than funny. • Synonyms: belittle “I appreciate being nominated as president of our youth group, but I am afraid that I must decline on the grounds that I am too stupid!”

  5. evoke • Parts of Speech: verb • Definition: to call up or produce • Sentence: Disco music evokes memories of polyester leisure suits. • Synonyms: elicit

  6. Routine • Parts of Speech: adjective • Definition: customary or commonplace • Sentence: It’s routine for a police officer to carry a badge. • Synonyms: regular

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