1st Quarter Week 10

Word Part of Syllabication Spanish

Speech

emphasis noun em’ pha sis énfasis

Explanation

Special attention or importance

Special importance that is given to a word or

phrase by saying it louder or higher, or by
printing it in a special way

Sentence

My teacher always puts emphasis on _______.

The doctor wanted to emphasize the importance of

______.
Synonyms Word Forms
stress emphases
importance emphasize (v.)
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

derive verb de rive’ derivar

Explanation

To get something, like a nice feeling or an

advantage, from something or someone

To develop or come from something else

Sentence

I derived an appreciation for ________ after

learning more about it.

Hip-hop music has derived from __________.

Synonyms Word Forms
gain derives
obtain derived
receive deriving
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

examine verb ex a’ mine examinar

Explanation

To look at something carefully, in order to make a

decision, find something, check something

Sentence

In biology class students examine the growth of

_____.

Test questions examine _____________.

Synonyms Word Forms

look at examines
check examined
consider examining
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

affect verb af fect’ afectar

Explanation

To do something that produces an effect or

change in someone or something

Sentence

The weather can affect how you _______.

Lack of sleep was affecting my ________.

Synonyms Word Forms

change affects
alter affected
modify affecting
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

maintain verb main tain’ mantener

Explanation

To make something continue in the same way or at the

same standard as before

To make a level or rate of activity, movement, etc. stay

the same

Sentence

The zookeepers try to maintain the _____ of the animals.

It is difficult to maintain your ______ while eating only

junk food.

Synonyms Word Forms

carry on maintains
continue maintained
manage maintaining
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

text noun text texto

Explanation

A book or other piece of writing that is related to

learning or intended for study

Words that have been written down, typed, or

printed

Sentence

I don’t care for most classes but the text for

_______ is very informative.

The text in this magazine is so small it is ____.

Synonyms Word Forms
words texts
document
class book
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

appropriate adj. ap pro’ pri ate apropriado

Explanation

Correct or right for a particular time, situation,

or purpose

Sentence

Besides helmets, ______ are also appropriate to

wear while playing football.

It is appropriate to ____________ during class.

Synonyms Word Forms

correct appropriately
proper
well-timed
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

consist verb con sist’ consistir

Explanation

To be made of or contain a number of different

parts or things

Sentence

A great meal consists of ___________.

The perfect day would consist of _______.

Synonyms Word Forms

contain consists
include consisted
consisting
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

focus verb fo’ cus enfocar

Explanation

To pay special attention to a particular person

or thing instead of others

Sentence

College students have to focus on a professor’s

lecture if they ________.

While driving you should try to focus on ____.

Synonyms Word Forms

concentrate focuses
target focused
devote focusing
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

construct verb con struct’ construir

Explanation

To build something large such as a building, bridge, or road

To form something such as a sentence, argument, or system

by joining words, ideas, etc. together

Sentence

The students were asked to construct an essay about

________.

Children like to construct _______ with building blocks.

Synonyms Word Forms

make constructs
build constructed
create constructing
construction (n.)
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

identify verb i den’ ti fy identificar

Explanation

To recognize and correctly name someone or

something

To recognize something or discover exactly what it

is, what its nature or origin is

Sentence

The biology class had to identify the _______.

Can you identify three ______ on a world map?

Synonyms Word Forms

recognize identifies
spot identified
name identifying
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

significant adj. sig nif’ i cant significativo

Explanation

Having an important effect or influence, especially on what

will happen in the future

Large enough to be noticeable or have noticeable effects

Sentence

Three hours is a significant amount of time to

_________.

Going to college is a significant ______ for most

people.

Synonyms Word Forms

important significance
major significantly
noteworthy
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

estimate verb
noun
es’ ti mate calcular
cálculo
Explanation

To judge the value, size, speed, cost etc. of something,

partly by calculating and partly by guessing (v.)

A calculation or judgment of the value, size, amount etc.

of something (n.)

Sentence

Try to estimate how many ______ it will take to build a

house.

I got an estimate for _______ before I had the work

done.
Synonyms Word Forms
approximation estimates
guess estimated
calculation (n.) estimating
estimation (n.)
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

illustrate verb il’ lus trate ilustrar

Explanation

To make the meaning of something clearer by

giving examples

To put pictures in a book, article, etc.

Sentence

I will illustrate the proper way to ________.

She illustrated a book about _________.

Synonyms Word Forms

demonstrate illustrates
show illustrated
exemplify illustrating
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

positive adj.
noun pos’ i tive positivo

Explanation

Very sure, with no doubt at all, that something is right or

true

Considering the good qualities of a situation, person, etc.

and expecting success

Any number greater than zero (n.)

Sentence

Are you positive you can ________ by the end of the

day?

The number _______ is a positive number.

Synonyms Word Forms
optimistic positively
constructive positives (n.)
affirmative
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

sequence noun se’ quence secuencia

Explanation

The order that events or actions

happen in, or are supposed to happen in

One part of a story, movie, etc. that deals with a

single subject or action
Sentence
All _________events follow a logical sequence.

The __________ in a book are in sequence.

Synonyms Word Forms

succession sequences
chain sequenced
sequencing
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

simplify verb sim’ pli fy simplificar

Explanation

To make something clearer or easier to

understand
Sentence

The Cliff notes for the novel simplify the

____________.

The student asked the teacher to simplify the

_____________.
Synonyms Word Forms
make simpler simplifies
make things easier simplified
shorten simplifying
simplification (n.)
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

verify verb ver’ i fy verificar

Explanation

To find out if a fact, statement, etc. is correct

or true
Sentence

Call to verify that our ________are still on

the list to get into the club.

Teachers grade tests to verify that students

know the ____________.
Synonyms Word Forms
check verifies
confirm verified
validate
verifying
make sure
prove verification (n.)
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

factor noun fac’ tor factor

Explanation
One of several things that influence or cause a
situation

The deciding/decisive/determining factor

Sentence
The _________ could be a factor in
tomorrow's Padre game.

We liked both cars, but in the end the deciding

factor was the___________.
Synonyms Word Forms
issue factors
reason factored
cause factoring
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish Cognate
Speech

plot noun
verb
trama (n.)
conspirar (v.)

Explanation
The events that form the main story of a book,
movie or play

A small piece of land for building or growing things

on

A secret plan made by several people to do

something harmful or illegal
Sentence
The terrorist was involved in a plot to bomb the White
House.

The burial plot for Marnie is under a beautiful

_________.
Synonyms Word Forms
plan story line plots
scheme parcel plotted
scenario section plotting
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

voice noun
verb
voz (n.)
expresar (v.)

Explanation
The sounds that you make when you speak, or
the ability to make these sounds
The right or ability to express an opinion, to
vote, or to influence decisions
Sentence

When my mother raises her voice at me I know

I am in ___________.

Her vote gave voice to the opinion she had on

_________________.
Synonyms Word Forms
say (n.)
voices
right to be heard
influence voiced
declare (v.)
voicing
express
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

category noun cat’ e go ry categoría

Explanation

A group of people or things that all have the

same particular qualities

Sentence
There are two categories of teachers, those who
are interesting and those who are _________.

My favorite category of music is __________.

Synonyms Word Forms

group categories
class
type
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

consume verb con sume’ consumir

Explanation
To completely use time, energy, goods etc.
To have a very strong feeling that changes the
way you behave and what you think about
To eat or drink something
Sentence
Buying my favorite music consumes one-half of my
_______________.

Inez was consumed with her _______ for Roberto.

Synonyms Word Forms
eat consumes
use consumed
use up
consuming
drink
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

role noun role papel

Explanation
The way in which someone or something is
involved in an activity or situation, and how
much influence they have on it
The character played by an actor in a play or
movie
Sentence
Students must take an active role in their
___________ at school.
LL Cool J and Ludacris are two of many music
stars who have had leading roles as actors in
_________.
Synonyms Word Forms
position roles
responsibility
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

alternative noun
adj. al ter’ na tive alternativo

Explanation

An alternative idea, plan, etc. is one that can be used

instead of another one

An alternative system or solution is considered less

damaging or more effective than the previous one

Sentence

Solar power is an alternative source of _____.

Rap and heavy metal are considered alternative forms of

_______.

Synonyms Word Forms

option alternatives
choice alternatively
substitute
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

previo

previous
anterior
adj. pre’ vi ous antes de

Explanation

Happening or existing before the event, time, or

thing that is being mentioned

Before a particular time or event

Sentence

The previous coach of the team was not very good

so he was ________.

Andrew has two ________ from a previous

marriage.
Synonyms Word Forms
preceding previously
earlier
prior
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

strategy noun strat’ e gy estrategia

Explanation

A well-planned action or series of actions for

achieving an aim

Skillful planning in general

Sentence

Teachers research learning strategies so their

students will _________.

The coach changed her strategy to _______.

Synonyms Word Forms

plan strategies
policy
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

consent verb
noun con sent’
permetir
consentimiento
Explanation

Permission to do something, especially from someone in

authority or from someone who is responsible for
something

To give your permission for something or agree to do

something

Sentence

It is easy to get my parent’s consent to go to the _____.

It is difficult to get my parent’s consent to go to _____.

The parent consented to have her son __________.

Synonyms Word Forms
permission consents
approval consented
okay consenting
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

criteria noun cri ter’ i a criterio

Explanation

A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment

or decision can be based

Sentence

The main criteria needed to be a successful

teacher are ______________.

Did you complete the criteria to pass the

_______?

Synonyms Word Forms

standard criterion
measure
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Word Part of Syllabication Spanish
Speech

analyze verb an’ al yze analizar

Explanation

To examine or think about something carefully,

in order to understand it

Sentence

In science class we will analyze __________.

We should analyze the __________ before

making a decision.

Synonyms Word Forms

examine analyzes
study analyzed
investigate analyzing