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Vocabulary List 4Directions: For class you need to look up the following words and complete the following:Part of speechDefinition2 synonyms 2 antonyms Use the word in a sentenceList 4Banal – Adj. lacking originality as to be obvious and boring Bane – N. a cause of great distress or annoyance.Belie – V. (of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.Benevolent – Adj. well-meaning and kindlyBequeath – V. pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else.Bolster – V. support or strengthen; prop up.Brevity – N. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.Cajole – V. persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.Candor – N. the quality of being open and honest in expression; franknessCensure – V. the expression of formal disapproval. Clemency – N. mercy; pile – V. collect (information) in order to produce something; accumulateReminders to be successful: If you don’t know what the synonym or antonym means, don’t use it! Find one you do know.When using the word in a sentence your sentence should use the appropriate part of speech as well as show that you understand the word’s meaning. Bad: It is an abate. (Uses the word as a noun). The girl abates. (This sentence has no clues showing me you know what it means). Good: Rather than leaving immediately they waited for the storm to abate. (Uses the correct form AND gives a clue that you understand the meaning).Vocabulary List 4Directions: For class you need to look up the following words and complete the following:Part of speechDefinition2 synonyms 2 antonyms Use the word in a sentenceList 4Banal – Adj. lacking originality as to be obvious and boring Bane – N. a cause of great distress or annoyance.Belie – V. (of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.Benevolent – Adj. well-meaning and kindlyBequeath – V. pass (something) on or leave (something) to someone else.Bolster – V. support or strengthen; prop up.Brevity – N. concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.Cajole – V. persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.Candor – N. the quality of being open and honest in expression; franknessCensure – V. the expression of formal disapproval. Clemency – N. mercy; pile – V. collect (information) in order to produce something; accumulateReminders to be successful: If you don’t know what the synonym or antonym means, don’t use it! Find one you do know.When using the word in a sentence your sentence should use the appropriate part of speech as well as show that you understand the word’s meaning. Bad: It is an abate. (Uses the word as a noun). The girl abates. (This sentence has no clues showing me you know what it means). Good: Rather than leaving immediately they waited for the storm to abate. (Uses the correct form AND gives a clue that you understand the meaning). ................
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