Advancing Vocabulary Skills

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Advancing Vocabulary Skills Third
Edition (Chapter 19) PowerPoint Flashcards
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Word chide
Definition to scold mildly or express disapproval
Part of Speech verb
Derivatives chides, chided, chiding
Link I wanted to hide
Sentence I wanted to hide when the teacher had
to chide me for not paying attention during the
lecture.
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Word coalition
Definition a union of individuals, groups, or
nations for some specific purpose
Part of Speech noun
Link National Safety Belt Coalition
Derivative coalitions
Sentence The National Safety Belt Coalition was
formed mainly to protect children in vehicles.
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Word commensurate
Definition corresponding in degree, number, or
size in proportion
Part of Speech adjective
Derivatives commensurately, commensurateness
Link study proportionate
Sentence Students that have a study
proportionate see results commensurate with
their excellent grades.
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Word connotation
Definition a secondary meaning suggested by a
word, in addition to the words dictionary
definition
Part of Speech noun
Derivative connotations
Link addition to the words definition
Sentence In addition to the words definition of
disgrace, the connotation of disgrace in this
cartoon has a secondary meaning.
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Word diabolic
Definition very cruel wicked demonic
Part of Speech adjective
Derivative diabolical
Link demonic face
Sentence His demonic face was so diabolic, I had
to look away from it to keep from being petrified.
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Word dilapidated
Definition fallen into a state in which repairs
are badly needed broken down
Part of Speech adjective
Derivatives
Link repairs are badly needed
Sentence Repairs are badly needed in the
dilapidated building.
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Word integral
Definition necessary to the whole belonging to
the whole
Part of Speech adjective
Derivatives integrally
Link wheel is integral
Sentence The wheel is an integral part of our
society. Cars certainly need them!
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Word noxious
Definition harmful to life or health poisonous
Part of Speech adjective
Derivative noxiously
Link poisonous
Sentence Another way to say poisonous is
noxious.
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Word scenario
Definition a sequence of events that is
imagined, assumed, or suggested
Part of Speech noun
Derivative scenarios
Link colorful scenario
Sentence The imaginary, colorful scenario was an
interesting contrast to our everyday, dull life.
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Word yen
Definition a strong desire craving
Part of Speech noun
Derivative yens
Link alcoholic had a yen for gin
Sentence The alcoholic had a specific yen for
gin. Even after he went to AA, he still had a
tough time staying away from it.