Week 9
Over and Under
• sub =
below, under
• trans = across, over
subconscious (noun)
Def:
• the part of the mind’s function
of which you are not aware
Sentence:
• Something in my subconscious
told me that things were not
quite right, but I wasn’t sure
what. (compound sentence)
subconscious
• Despite the
fact that the
man became an
accountant, he
subconsciously
felt he was
meant to be a
ninja. (complex
sentence)
subdue (verb)
Def:
• to conquer or bring under
control
Sentence:
• The lion tamer was able to
subdue the agitated animal, for
he demonstrated great control.
(Compound Sentence)
subdue
• After recess, the
teacher’s soothing
voice successfully
subdued her noisy
students, and
they quietly began
to work
independently.
(Compound Complex
Sentence)
subjugate (verb)
Def:
• to bring under control by force
Sentence:
• While the people rioted in the
street, the military tried to
subjugate them. (Complex
Sentence)
subjugate
• If the boss’s
employees did
not agree with
him, he
threatened to
subjugate them,
and he meant it.
(CCS)
subterranean (adj.)
Def:
• beneath the earth’s surface
Sentence:
• The subterranean cave took us
down 500 meters from the cave’s
entrance, and we all began to panic.
(Compound Sentence)
subterranean
• In The City of
Ember, Lina and
Doon live in a
subterranean
city that is
slowly
destructing.
(Complex
Sentence)
transfer (verb)
Def:
• to carry or send from one
person or place to another
Sentence:
• In frustration, the unhappy
student asked to be
transferred to a different gym
class. (Complex Sentence)
transfer
• Upon having an
idea, Sophia
went on iTunes,
and she
transferred her
music onto her
iPod. (CCS)
transform (verb)
Def:
• to change in form or appearance
Sentence:
• The fairy godmother transformed
the pumpkin into a carriage, and
Cinderella travelled to the ball in
style. (Compound Sentence)
transform
• Cruising down
the freeway,
everyone stared
in awe as
Optimus Prime
transformed
into a massive
18-wheeler.
(Complex
Sentence)
translucent (adj)
Def:
• permitting some light to pass
through, but giving an unclear
image
Sentence:
• The curtains were translucent,
allowing only a little light to
pass through. (Complex
Sentence)
translucent
• While playing Hide
and Seek, Sally was
quickly found hiding
behind the
translucent screen,
and she realized her
hiding spot was not
a wise choice. (CCS)
transplant (verb)
Def:
• to plant in another place
Sentence:
• I transplanted my entire flower
garden to a spot where it could
get more sun, yet they still
began to wilt. (Compound
Sentence)
transplant
• After the man
donated a portion
of his liver, the
doctors were able
to transplant it
into the patient’s
body. (Complex
Sentence)
Week 10
Before and After
• fore = before, toward
• pre = before, toward
• post = after, behind
forecast (verb)
• to predict or estimate in
advance
• The economic forecast for 2011
shows steady growth in the
housing market.
forecast
• The weatherman
forecasted that
it will snow this
week.
forethought (noun)
• a thought that comes
beforehand, a prediction
• With a little forethought, you
can save yourself a lot of work
later on.
forethought
• She had the
forethought to
bring along an
umbrella in case
it rained.
forewarn (verb)
• To warn beforehand
• The weather bureau forewarned
the residents of the
approaching storm.
forewarn
• The girl’s parents
forewarned her
that if she failed
Language Arts,
she would be
grounded for life.
posthumous (adj)
• happening after someone’s
death
• The posthumous reading of his
will offered many surprises
about his wealth.
posthumous
• The soldier was
awarded a
posthumous
medal for his
valor.
postpone (verb)
• to put off until a later time
• Would it be okay with you if we
postponed our appointment until
next week?
postpone
• The baseball game
was postponed
until tomorrow
because of the
rain.
preamble (noun)
• an introduction or introductory
explanation
• The preamble briefly explained
what the intent of the
document was.
preamble
• Mr. Wilt made his
classes memorize
the Preamble to
the U.S.
Constitution.
precaution (noun)
• care taken beforehand
• Looking both ways before
crossing the street is a
precaution that everyone should
practice.
precaution
• The boy’s mother
took extra
precautions by
making sure he
was dressed
warmly before
going outside.
premature (adj)
• happening or ripening before
the natural or proper time.
• The premature baby was born a
month too soon and was very
small.
premature
• Too much
exposure to the
sun can cause the
premature aging
of skin.