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1. WORDGuess: (guess part of speech POS & meaning of word)Definition: (copy part of speech & definition provided)Roots & Related Words: (copy the root and its meaning)(find 2 words with the same root)

Synonyms (2): (find 2 synonyms – must correspond with POS)Antonyms (2): (find 2 antonyms – must correspond with POS –nouns are optional)Sentences (2): (write your own sentences incorporating the vocabulary word correctly)

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1) anachronism

A landline is becoming an anachronism, given the widespread use of cell phones.

He could not believe that the movie was labeled as a realistic historical representation when there were so many anachronisms in it.

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Definition: ________________________________________

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1.anachronismGuess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: Roots & Related Words: Synonyms (2):Antonyms (2):Sentences (2):

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1) anachronism

A landline is becoming an anachronism, given the widespread use of cell phones.

He could not believe that the movie was labeled as a realistic historical representation when there were so many anachronisms in it.

Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time

Roots: “ana” – against “chron” – time

NameMs. TseEnglish 10H, Per. 320 August 2018

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1.anachronismGuess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time Roots & Related Words: “ana” – against “chron” – time

Synonyms (2):Antonyms (2):Sentences (2):

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1.anachronismGuess: (n) old-fashioned item Definition: (n) something occurring out of its proper time

Roots & Related Words: “ana” – against “chron” – time analyze, chronicleSynonyms (2): misplacement, anomalyAntonyms (2): normality [nouns often don’t have perfect antonyms, so you may put N/A]Sentences (2): The psychological turmoil of Captain America involves him being an anachronism. TRY YOUR OWN SENTENCE NOW!

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2) antithesis

A popular use of antithesis is the saying “Give me liberty or give me death.”

Owning an oil-guzzling SUV is the antithesis of climate change efforts.

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2) antithesis

Owning an oil-guzzling SUV is the antithesis of climate change efforts.

A popular use of antithesis is the saying “Give me liberty or give me death.”

Definition: (n) the direct opposite; the contrast of words or ideas to give a feeling of balance Roots: “anti” – against & “the” – “place, set down”

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3) contentious

The phone representative wanted to hang up on the contentious customer.

She was not fond of going to dinner with the contentiouscouple who debated about everything.

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3) contentious

The phone representative wanted to hang up on the contentious customer.

She was not fond of going to dinner with the contentiouscouple who debated about everything.

Definition: (adj) fond of arguing; quarrelsome Roots: “con” – with, together & “tent” – stretch, strain

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4) disparage

The children were admonished for disparaging the little boy’s clumsy art project.

Nobody wanted to invite the pompous man because he always disparaged every little detail.

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4) disparage

The children were admonished for disparaging the little boy’s clumsy art project.

Nobody wanted to invite the pompous man because he always disparaged every little detail.

Definition: (v) to express a negative opinion ofRoots: “des” – negative/reverse & “par” – equality

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5) empathy

The icy stare of the drill sergeant made him seem to have no empathy for the suffering of the soldiers.

Scientists are trying to prove the link between reading fiction from different perspective and enhancing empathy.

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5) empathy

The icy stare of the drill sergeant made him seem to have no empathy for the suffering of the soldiers.

Scientists are trying to prove the link between reading fiction from different perspective and enhancing empathy.

Definition: (n) the ability to understand and enter into another’s feelingsRoots: “em” – in & “path” – feelings, suffering, disease

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6) idiosyncrasy

One of Albert Einstein’s famous idiosyncrasies was sticking out his tongue in photos.

She learned to tolerate her partner’s idiosyncrasy of randomly bursting into song; in fact, she found it endearing.

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6) idiosyncrasy

One of Albert Einstein’s famous idiosyncrasies was sticking out his tongue in photos.

She learned to tolerate her partner’s idiosyncrasy of randomly bursting into song; in fact, she found it endearing.

Definition: (n) an unusual behavior that is distinctive to an individualRoots: “idio” – peculiar / “syn” – with, together

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7) intermittent

A heavy downpour was predicted, but today’s rain was only intermittent.

His intermittent fasting allowed him to eat mostly whatever he wanted and still lose fat.

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7) intermittent

A heavy downpour was predicted, but today’s rain was only intermittent.

His intermittent fasting allowed him to eat mostly whatever he wanted and still lose fat.

Definition: (adj) not constant or steady but starting & stopping irregularlyRoots: “inter” – between, during & “mit/mis” – send

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8) fallacy

An ad hominem argument is considered a fallacy as it distract audiences from logical reasoning.

Many people nowadays believe in the fallacy that the earth is flat, even though that was debunked a long time ago.

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8) fallacy

An ad hominem argument is considered a fallacy as it distract audiences from logical reasoning.

Many people nowadays believe in the fallacy that the earth is flat, even though that was debunked a long time ago.

Definition: (n) a false or mistaken idea based on unsound or deceptive reasoningRelated Words: fallacious

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8) introspective

The introspective artist realized she was motivated by an insatiable desire for fame and recognition.

The most introspective people are often attracted to psychology.

Definition: (adj) having the habit of examining one’s own thoughts and feelingsRoots: “intro” – within & “spec” – look

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9) metonymy

He found her using the metonymy “suit” toward him disparaging; he was more than his office job.

A metonymy and a synecdoche sound interchangeable, but there is a distinction.

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9) metonymy

He found her using the metonymy “suit” toward him disparaging; he was more than his office job.

A metonymy and a synecdoche sound interchangeable, but there is a distinction.

Definition: (n) substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing itselfRoots: “met” – changed & “onym” – name

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10) plethora

I am always amazed at the plethora of collectibles on display at San Diego Comic-Con.

With seats filled and people standing in the aisles, the theatre had a plethora of patrons.

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10) plethora

I am always amazed at the plethora of collectibles on display at San Diego Comic-Con.

With seats filled and people standing in the aisles, the theatre had a plethora of patrons.

Definition: (n) extreme excessRoots: “ple” – to fill