Vocabulary unit 7

1. Vocabulary unit 7 English 11 GP

2. 1. bow It is common in the Asian culture to bow which shows respect.

3. 1. bow • POS- verb • Definition- an act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting. • POS- noun • Definition- the forward part of a ship • Synonym- accept, heed, obey • Antonym- straighten

4. 2. Dialogue Do you have any friends that only like to talk about themselves? This is called a one-sided dialogue.

5. 2. dialogue • POS- noun • Definition- a conversation with another • Synonym- discussion, conversation • Antonym- monologue Do you have any friends that only like to talk about themselves? This is a one-sided dialogue.

6. 3. introvert Do all introverts want to be by themselves?

7. 3. introvert • POS- noun • Definition- a quiet, shy person • Synonym- loner, solitary • Antonym- extrovert, outgoing person

8. 4. leeway Our flight was delayed so we had a leeway of 2 hours.

9. 4. leeway • POS- noun • Definition- freedom; extra time or space • Synonym- space, room Our flight was delayed so we had a leeway of 2 hours.

10. 5. lessen Recycling lessens the harmful effects of pollution on the environment.

11. 5. lessen • POS- verb • Definition- to reduce in number or importance • Synonym- become smaller, close • Antonym- increase, expand, enlarge Recycling lessens the harmful effects of pollution on the environment.

12. 6. odyssey This is how our odyssey across the country began.

13. 6. odyssey • POS- noun • Definition- a long wandering or journey • Synonym- adventure, campaign • Antonym- quick trip, outing This is how our odyssey across the country began.

14. 7. rebel These people are trying to rebel against Walmart.

15. 7. rebel • POS- noun • Definition- a person who resists government or authority • POS- verb • Definition- to defy authority or rules • Synonym- antagonist • Antonym- follower, supporter These people are trying to rebel against Walmart.

16. 8. significance The graduation tassel has significance inside the graduation ceremony, representing rank and accomplishment.

17. 8. significance • POS- noun • Definition- importance • Synonym- importance, meaning • Antonym- insignificance, meaninglessness The graduation tassel has significance inside the graduation ceremony, representing rank and accomplishment.

18. 9. symbol This is the common symbol for recycling.

19. 9. symbol • POS- noun • Definition- something that has a meaning of its own, but also represents another thing or idea • Synonym- sign, token • Ex. Heart – love • Ex. Flag – freedom, patriotism This is the common symbol for recycling.

20. 10. teeming This house is teeming with garbage.

21. 10. teeming • POS- adjective • Definition- overflowing • Synonym- numerous, overrun • Antonym- empty This house is teeming with garbage.

22. Roots, prefixes, suffixes Roots 1. log- “speak” (dialogue, catalogue) 2. vert- “turn” (convert, extrovert, introvert) Prefixes 1. intro- “inside” (introvert, introspect) 2. mono- “one” (monologue) 3. uni- “one” (unison, universe) 4. pro- “before” (prologue)

23. 1. Some students are notorious for ___________ against the high school cell phone policy. 2. The ___________ between the couple indicated that they were in an argument. 3. The science fiction novel told a tale of a young man’s _____________ throughout space and the universe. 4. In certain Asian cultures it is proper etiquette to _________ when greeting another person. 5. The exchange of wedding rings and vows is a ____________ of commitment and marriage.

24. 1. The Christmas tree was _____________ with ornaments, you could not see the branches. 2. As the fracture healed, the pain began to ____________. 3. Bobby considered himself an ____________, and did not enjoy participating in class discussions. 4. The ______________ of Independence Day is the establishment of the United States as a free country. 5. The landlord gave the tenants three days __________ before he evicted them.

25. homework • Exercises 2, 3, 6 • 10 sentences • Flashcards (bonus!) • DUE WEDNESDAY • TEST THURSDAY!