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Vocabulary. Mnemonics – Unit 8. as sur anc e. “I’m sure!” – self confidence. asylum. “insane” asylum – rather mental hospital an institution for the care of children, elderly people or mentally ill. con sole. to comfort – sole = of a comfort able shoe. dil ate.
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Vocabulary Mnemonics – Unit 8
assurance • “I’m sure!” – self confidence
asylum • “insane” asylum – rather mental hospital an institution for the care of children, elderly people or mentally ill
console • to comfort – sole = of a comfortable shoe
dilate • to become larger – (not very nice, but it works!)
dross • Waste products = trash Toss the dross into the trash can
dwindle • To lessen, diminish dwarf, diminish, dwindle
flippant • Lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy • flip of the hair – “snotty” • back flips – lacking in seriousness
immunity • Resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation • immune system - immunization
institute • To establish, set up; an organization for the promotion of learning • ITT – Technical Institute
liability • ability to pay – a debt • liable something disadvantageous
preposterous • ridiculous
pugnacious • A pug is a dog – fond of fighting
rabid • Furious, violently intense; mad; infected with rabies
realm • a REAL big kingdom • a region or field of study
rejuvenate • to make young again • juvenile
remunerate • mun = money – to reward or pay; reimburse
sparse • meager, scant; scattered
sterling • genuine – made of silver of standard fineness • sterling silver
venture • a risky or daring undertaking or to expose to danger = • adventure
warp • To twist out of shape – time warp or warp a vinyl record in the sun