WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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10/29/18 Amass

Verb to collect for oneself accumulate disperse

The technology genius amassed a fortune from the app he developed.

Belief

What activity, sport, or hobby do you most associate with this word? Why?

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to make better or more

10/30/18 Ameliorate Verb tolerable

enrich

impair

Tommy was given medicine to ameliorate the pain.

Belief

Look through your WOD book and find another word that relates to this one. How are they related?

10/31/18 Belittle

Verb

to speak slightingly of bad-mouth

commend

Belief

Despite its popularity with the viewing audience, the critics belittled the movie.

Pretend this word is old and on its death bed. If it has learned anything from life, what would it be?

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/1/18

PSD DAY

11/2/18 Coalesce Verb to unite into a whole fuse

detach

Civil rights activist

coalesced in order to

be able to reach more

people.

Belief

How could this verb be helpful or harmful to empowering people's voices?

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/5/18 Deplete

Verb

to lessen markedly in

quantity, content, power,

or value

expend

increase

The lake was depleted

of water to make way

for a housing

development.

Belief

If you were doing anything related to this word, where might you be? Why?

11/6/18

NO SCHOOL

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/7/18 Distinguish Verb

to make noteworthy or remarkable : to give prominence or distinction

notable

DJ Kool Herc

distinguished himself

as the founding father

insignificant of hip hop.

Belief

Name an individual who has distinguished themselves by helping others.

11/8/18 Emulate

to strive to equal or Verb excel

imitate

neglect

The boy would

emulate his father's

morning routine, from

reading the

newspaper to sipping

coffee.

Dedication

Who would be someone you'd want to emulate? Why?

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/9/18 Enthrall

Verb to hold spellbound

charm

repulse

The audience sat enthralled by the magicians tricks.

Dedication

What movie, t.v. show, or book do you most associate with this word? Why?

11/12/18

NO SCHOOL

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/13/18 Expedite Verb to speed up

accelerate delay

Sally had to paid more money to expedite her college application because it was due the next day. Dedication

If you were doing anything related to this word, where might you be? Why?

to make easier: help

11/14/18 Facilitate Verb bring about

aid

impede

Teachers do their best to facilitate student learning.

Explain how this action could help empower Dedication people's voices.

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WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/15/18 Acclaim Noun praise, applause

praise

People acclaimed her charitable works.

What activity, sport, or hobby do you most associate with this word? Why?

criticism

Dedication

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11/16/18 Ambiguity noun

a word or expression that

can be understood in two

or more possible

ways :an ambiguous

word or expression

uncertain

The ambiguity of the

poem led to several

explicitness interpretations.

Honesty

Does ambiguity help or hinder the quest to empower people's voices? Explain.

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Vocabulary Word of the Day (Click link to the Part of dictionary Speech

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Definition

WORD OF THE DAY GROUP 3 October 29, 2018 - November 30, 2018

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11/19/18 Bastion

Noun stronghold

fortification weak spot

The rebel army

retreated to its bastion

in the mountains to

regroup.

Honesty

Draw this word or provide a connection to it.

respect and esteem due a submissivenes

11/20/18 Deference noun superior or an elder

s

defiance

Show deference to your classmates by raising your hand rather than shouting out every answer.

Honesty

Who do you have deference for? Why?

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