10/12/15
dis, di, dif
“apart, two, separate”
diversion(n) turning aside, as from a course or purpose
Sentence- The boy pulled the fire alarm to create a diversion from the test.
Apply It- Give some examples of when a diversion could result in a better outcome.
10/13/15
diffident(adj) lacking confidence in one’s own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy
Sentence-The teacher asked her to speak louder after her first diffident response
was unheard.
Apply It- List some antonyms of diffident.
10/14/15
distended(adj) increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated
Sentence-They all took naps and tended to their distended bellies after the
Thanksgiving dinner.
Apply It- What are some causes to our country’s distended debt?
10/15/15
dispel(v)to drive away off in various directions
Sentence-She made an official statement to dispel the rumors that were circulating.
Apply It- Do the words dispel and scatter have the same meaning? Explain.
10/16/15
dissent(v) to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; disagree.
Sentence- The two students dissented from the rest of the class when asked about
their opinion on uniforms in schools.
Apply It- Explain a time when the act of dissention was needed to protect another
from harms way.
10/19/15
ced, cess, ceed
“go”
procedure(n) a particular course or mode of action
Sentence-It is standard procedure for seniors to pay off obligations before going to
prom.
Apply It- What are the results when a driver does not follow the proper procedures
when stopping at a red light?
10/20/15
succession(n) a number or persons or things following one another in order of
sequence
Sentence- The army officers entered the building in succession, according to rank.
Apply It- Give an example of a succession that you observe on a daily basis.
10/21/15
recede(v) to go or move away; retreat; withdraw
Sentence-They should have waited for the floodwaters to recede before driving their
cars through.
Apply It- List synonyms for the word recede.
10/22/15
incessant(adj) continuing without interruption; ceaseless; unending
Sentence-When we have incessant rain the mosquitoes are intolerable.
Apply It- How do you handle incessant phone calls?
10/23/15
Employee Planning