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Vocabulary. Lesson 3 (words 6-10) English 8. Objective. I will expand my knowledge of vocabulary words. Pronunciation 6. “derive” [dih-rahyv]. Derive (verb). Definition: to receive or trace, as from a source; to arrive at by logic, to come (from).
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Vocabulary Lesson 3 (words 6-10) English 8
Objective • I will expand my knowledge of vocabulary words.
Pronunciation 6 • “derive” • [dih-rahyv]
Derive (verb) • Definition: to receive or trace, as from a source; to arrive at by logic, to come (from)
Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • You can derive an extensive vocabulary from practicing using your vocabulary words each week. • My mother often derives my punishment based on what I have been in trouble for in the past.
Synonyms • Acquire • Arrive • Determine
Antonyms • Create • Invent
Pronunciation 7 • “extensive” • [ik-sten-siv]
Extensive (adjective) • Definition: far-reaching; vast; of wide scope
Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • Extensive amounts of practice are required for an athlete to make it to the professional level. • With houses knocked down and power outages around town, it was clear that the tornado caused extensive damage.
Synonyms • Broad • Across the board • All-inclusive
Antonyms • Limited • Narrow • Restricted
Word Family • Extensively (adverb) • Extensiveness (noun)
Pronunciation 8 • “miscellaneous” • [mis-uh-ley-nee-uhs]
Miscellaneous (adjective) • Definition: having varied parts; a variety of characteristics or abilities; assorted
Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • Usually when I hold a garage sale, I have an assortment of miscellaneous items I would like to get rid of. • The bottom of Clara’s backpack is full of pencils, pens, and other miscellaneous school supplies.
Synonyms • Assorted • Disordered • Scattered
Antonyms • Alone • Simple • Alike
Pronunciation 9 • “secluded” • [si-klood-ed]
Secluded (adjective) • Definition: remote; isolate; private; cut off
Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • In Touching Spirit Bear, Cole is transported to a secluded island in Alaska. • My family likes to look for a secluded spot in the park to have a picnic on Sundays.
Synonyms • Hidden • Isolated • Quiet
Antonyms • Obvious • Visible • Exposed
Pronunciation 10 • “tangible” • [tan-juh-buhl]
Tangible (adjective) • Definition: capable of being touched; concrete; that which can be understood; definite
Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • The scar on my knee is a tangible reminder of the bike accident I had when I was younger. • Tangible evidence is much easier to use to support your claim than using hearsay.
Synonyms • Actual • Definite • Factual
Antonyms • Abstract • Intangible • Unreal