Divergent
Vocabulary List 2
Name: _____________________________
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goad (v.) to provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
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bereft (adj.) deprived of or lacking something, esp. a nonmaterial asset
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deprecate (v.) to express disapproval for
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dilapidated (adj.) a building or object in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect
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revere (v.) to have great respect or honor for
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artifice (n.) clever or cunning devices or expedients, esp. as used to trick or deceive others
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terse (adj.) sparing in the use of words; abrupt
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peruse (v.) to read something, typically in a thorough or careful way
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flippant (adj.) not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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dissent (v.) hold or express opinions that are different than those previously, commonly, or officially expressed
Directions: Compose and original sentence for each of the assigned words. Your sentence must illustrate the meaning of the word in context.
1. goad: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. bereft: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. deprecate:_______________________________________________________________________________________
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4. dilapidated: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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5. revere:
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6. artifice: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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7. terse: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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8. peruse: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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9. flippant: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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10. dissent: ________________________________________________________________________________________
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ON THE BACK – chart out each WORD, SYNONYM, ANTONYM, AND PICTURE