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Mnemonics – Unit 8

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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Mnemonics – Unit 8

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  1. Vocabulary Mnemonics – Unit 8

  2. assurance • “I’m sure!” – self confidence

  3. asylum • “insane” asylum – rather mental hospital an institution for the care of children, elderly people or mentally ill

  4. console • to comfort – sole = of a comfortable shoe

  5. dilate • to become larger – (not very nice, but it works!)

  6. dross • Waste products = trash Toss the dross into the trash can

  7. dwindle • To lessen, diminish dwarf, diminish, dwindle

  8. flippant • Lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy • flip of the hair – “snotty” • back flips – lacking in seriousness

  9. immunity • Resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation • immune system - immunization

  10. institute • To establish, set up; an organization for the promotion of learning • ITT – Technical Institute

  11. liability • ability to pay – a debt • liable something disadvantageous

  12. preposterous • ridiculous

  13. pugnacious • A pug is a dog – fond of fighting

  14. rabid • Furious, violently intense; mad; infected with rabies

  15. realm • a REAL big kingdom • a region or field of study

  16. rejuvenate • to make young again • juvenile

  17. remunerate • mun = money – to reward or pay; reimburse

  18. sparse • meager, scant; scattered

  19. sterling • genuine – made of silver of standard fineness • sterling silver

  20. venture • a risky or daring undertaking or to expose to danger = • adventure

  21. warp • To twist out of shape – time warp or warp a vinyl record in the sun

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