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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Lesson 3 (words 1-5) English 7. Objective. I will expand my knowledge of vocabulary words. Pronunciation 1. “alternate” [ awl- ter-neyt]. Alternate (verb; noun; adjective). Definition— Verb: to follow by turns; to take Noun: a substitute Adj: substitute.

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Lesson 3 (words 1-5) English 7

  2. Objective • I will expand my knowledge of vocabulary words.

  3. Pronunciation 1 • “alternate” • [awl-ter-neyt]

  4. Alternate (verb; noun; adjective) • Definition— • Verb: to follow by turns; to take • Noun: a substitute • Adj: substitute

  5. Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • The students took turns getting out their English folders, alternating the job between student #1, 2, 3, and 4. • The coach sent in the alternate when his star forward twisted his ankle.

  6. Synonyms • Substitute • Take turns • Change

  7. Antonyms • Continue • Permanent • Remain

  8. Think About It…

  9. Pronunciation 2 • “Diversity” • [dih-vur-si-tee]

  10. Diversity (noun) • Definition: difference; unlikeness; variety

  11. Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • The change in season brought a diversity of colors to the leaves on the trees. • Looking around the room, Sarah could tell that the diversity of her classmates was great.

  12. Synonyms • Assortment • Variety • Difference

  13. Antonyms • Identical • Similar • Uniform

  14. Word Family • Diverse (adjective) • Diversify (verb)

  15. Think About It…

  16. Pronunciation 3 • “Universal” • [yoo-nuh-vur-suhl]

  17. Universal (adjective) • Definition: present everywhere; unlimited; that can be used for many different kinds, sizes, and so on.

  18. Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • The tag on the t-shirt said, “one size fits all,” showing its universal sizing. • Music is a universal language, able to be understood by anyone of any language or culture.

  19. Synonyms • Widespread • General • Common

  20. Antonyms • Specific • Narrow • Unconventional

  21. Think About It…

  22. Pronunciation 4 • “Propel” • [pruh-pel]

  23. Propel (Verb) • Definition: to push or drive forward

  24. Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • As the driver pressed the gas pedal, the car propelled forward and entered the intersection. • The mother propels her child in the stroller so she doesn’t have to carry him on the long walk to the park.

  25. Synonyms • Push • Launch • Drive

  26. Antonyms • Hinder • Stop • Halt

  27. Think About It…

  28. Pronunciation 5 • “Tributary” • [trib-yuh-ter-ee]

  29. Tributary (Noun) • Definition: a small stream flowing into a larger one; owed or paid as a tribute; contributory

  30. Sentences showing the meaning of the word: • After the heavy flooding created new water paths, the small creek became a tributary to a nearby larger river. • In St. Louis, Missouri, the Missouri River becomes a tributary as it flows into the larger Mississippi River.

  31. Synonyms • Stream, Creek • Supplementary • Secondary

  32. Antonyms • Primary • Major • Superior

  33. Word Family • Tribute (noun)

  34. Think About It…

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