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AC12, Unit 3

AC12, Unit 3. Modify. Definition: To make small changes to something. Synonyms: Adjust Change Alter revise. Antonyms: Leave alone Let be. Examples: Modify a vehicle by adding new speakers Tractors have been modified—cabs, A/C, GPS

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AC12, Unit 3

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  1. AC12, Unit 3

  2. Modify • Definition: • To make small changes to something Synonyms: Adjust Change Alter revise • Antonyms: • Leave alone • Let be • Examples: • Modify a vehicle by adding new speakers • Tractors have been modified—cabs, A/C, GPS • Modify game strategies depending on who your opponent is

  3. Modify sentences • The chef modified the recipe by adding applesauce and taking out vegetable oil. • I would modify my vehicle by…

  4. Objective (1) • Definition: • 1) a goal, a purpose • Synonyms: • Aim • Intention • target • Examples: • My job objective is to become a lineman • In basketball, the objective is to make a basket • One objective you have is to earn your diploma • Antonyms: • No goals • aimless

  5. Objective Sentences (1) • The objective of the running back was to score a touchdown. • One of my objectives is…

  6. Objective (2) • Definition: • Free of bias, based on facts • Synonyms: • Neutral • Unbiased • unprejudiced • Examples: • Multiple choice, true false tests are objective • Judges should be objective • Asking advice from someone not involved • Antonyms: • Biased • Prejudiced • One-sided

  7. Objective Sentences (1) • When you need advice, it’s good to ask someone with an objective point of view. • Someone I know who is objective is…

  8. Chronological • Definition: in order of time • Synonyms: • In sequence • Examples: • The story of a day in the life of a person • Biographies • Timelines • Antonyms: • Random • Jumping forward and back in time

  9. Chronological sentences • The Back to the Future movies are not chronological, because they go back and forth in time. • Something that is in chronological order is…

  10. Personnel • Definition: • A group of people who work for a business • Synonyms: • Workers • Staff • Employees • Examples: • Members of a sports team • Staff at McDonald’s • All the teachers and staff in the school • Antonyms:

  11. Personnel Sentences • All personnel need to complete the new health insurance forms. • I’ve been part of the personnel of…

  12. Dignified • Definition: • Noble, honorable • Synonyms: • grand • Regal • majestic • Examples: • The parade marshal is someone who is dignified • The head table at a wedding is for dignified guests • Medals, awards worn on uniforms make you appear dignified • Antonyms: • Improper • Humiliating • Shameful • degrading

  13. Dignified Sentences • Although she lost, the senator remained dignified and congratulated her opponent. • The dignified veterans…

  14. Conservative • Definition: • Traditional; slow to change • Synonyms: • Conventional • Old-fashioned • Careful • cautions • Examples: • Suit and tie • Republicans • Longer dresses • Not taking chances—field goals instead of 2-pt conversions • Antonyms: • trendy • Modern • Forward-thinking

  15. Conservative Sentences • My brother is very conservative with his money and rarely ever gambles. • I am/am not a conservative person because…

  16. Criteria • Definition: • A basis or standard to judge something • Synonyms: • Deciding factors • Principles • reasons • measures • Examples: • Quarterbacks: accurate throwers, good decision makers • Chefs: tasty food, cook on time • College: size, location, majors, dorms • Antonyms:

  17. Criteria Sentences • Before you choose a college, you should think about what criteria are important. • The criteria I have for a new car are…

  18. Periodically • Definition: • Every so often; at certain times • Synonyms: • Occasionally • Sometimes • From time to time • Examples: • Magazines, newspapers are published periodically • Tests, quizzes • Days off school • Antonyms: • Constantly • Never

  19. Periodically Sentences • Periodically, employees will evaluated by their manager. • Something I do periodically is…

  20. Initiative • Definition: • The ability to act on your own. • Synonyms: • ambition • Desire • “get up and go” • Examples: • Start your own business • Begin a new project at work • Start a fundraising drive • Antonyms: • apathy • Laziness • indifference

  21. Initiative Sentences • The church started a new fundraising initiative to send their teenagers on a mission trip. • At a job, I can show initiative by…

  22. Proficient • Definition: • Very skilled • Synonyms: • Talented • Skillful • Capable • competent • Examples: • Good grades • Getting raises and good comments • Winning records • Antonyms: • Clumsy • Incompetent • Unskilled • ineffective

  23. Proficient Sentences • Being proficient in another language is a skill some businesses look for in employees. • I am proficient at…

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