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Date ________________
Week 16
mob, mot, mov = move / grad, gress = step
Word
automobile
Part of Speech
noun
Meaning
a passenger vehicle that moves
The automobile club was having a car show next weekend.
mobilize
verb
to move people or things around for a purpose
The Army needed to mobilize the troops since the war came to an end.
motivate
verb
to do something that makes a person move into action
A personal trainer can help motivate you to exercise regularly.
promote
verb
to raise or move to a higher rank; to advocate something
I will help promote your new movie when it comes to the theater.
demote
verb
to move down in rank or status
Our boss may demote you if you do not do your job well.
removal
noun
the act of moving something away
The swift removal of the obstacle in the road allowed traffic to move smoothly.
aggressive
adjective
stepping into someone’s space with force; hostile; pushy
The pitt bull was showing aggressive behavior toward its owner.
digress
verb
to step away from the main topic; to wander in thought or ideas
Please don’t digress during our class discussion, or you won’t understand the lesson.
gradual
adjective
a slow, step-by-step change
There was a gradual change in weather as we got closer to summer.
graduate
verb
to move up a step in education
Tim will graduate, with honors, from high school.
progress
verb
to move a step closer to a goal
Scientists are making progress in the fight against cancer.
upgrade
verb
to move up a step in quality
I hope I can upgrade my seat on the airplane to first class.