Vocab unit 4 Eduardo saman

glean Definition – to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the reapers Connotation - positive Sentence - From several library resources, Sara was able to glean enough information to write her research paper. Synonym - cull, pick up

grouse Definition – (n.) a type of game bird; a complain; (v.) to complain, grumble Connotation - negative Sentence - The blue grouse and partridge are the principal game birds Synonym - kvetch, bellyache

incarcerate Definition – (v.) to imprison, confine, jail Connotation - negative Sentence - The court will incarcerate the suspect if he is found guilty by the jury. Synonym – intern, imprison

incumbent Definition – (adj.) obligatory, required; (n.) one who holds a specific office at the time spoken Connotation - neutral Sentence - If the incumbent governor dies, his lieutenant governor will take over his office. Synonym – mandatory, necessary