#21 9/18/14
Sustain
o Although Elie is tired and weak, his ability to stay alive is sustained by
his love for his father.
o Verb
o Sus-tayn
o To strengthen or support physically or mentally
o In a complete sentence, write what sustains you.
#22 9/18/14
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Emaciated
o In Auschwitz, emaciated bodies were countless.
o E-maysh-e-ate-ed
o Adjective
o Marked by abnormal thinness caused by starvation or disease
o Synonym –
o Antonym –
#23 9/19/14
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Oration
o One of the greatest American orations was Lincoln’s Gettysburg
address.
o Or-a-shun
o Noun
o A formal speech
o Identify a great orator and explain why they are/were great.
#24 9/19/14
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Myriad
o After my break-up, my mom fed me the old line about there being a
myriad of fish in the sea.
o Mir-e-ad
o Adjective/noun
o A very large number; too numerous to be counted
o Synonym o Antonym –
#25 9/22/14
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Thesis
o Matthew made a thesis statement that claimed that there should
be no dress code in high school.
o The-sis
o Noun
o a statement or theory that is put forward as an opinion to be
maintained or proved
o Write a thesis statement.
#26 9/22/14
Laudable
o Lawd-uh-bull
o Adjective
o Worthy of praise; commendable
o The city has made laudable efforts to reduce crime by introducing
after-school programs.
o Antonym
#27 9/23/14
 Objective
o It is difficult to discuss politics objectively because everyone has their
own opinion about it.
o Ub-jek-tiv
o Adjective
o free of any bias or prejudice caused by personal feelings; based on
facts rather than thoughts or opinions
#28 9/23/14
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Subjective
o Most people discuss politics subjectively because of their strong
opinions.
o Sub-jek-tiv
o Adjective
o based on somebody's opinions or feelings rather than on facts or
evidence
#29 9/24/14
Lethargy
o His lethargy was caused by a severe bout of depression.
o Leth-are-gee
o Noun
o Lack of energy; drowsiness, disinterest
o Synonym
o Antonym
#30 9/24/14
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Succinct
o We wanted an assignment that was succinct but our English teacher gave
us a long one, full of writing.
o Suh-sinct
o Adjective
o Short, to the point
o Antonym