Lesson 3 (words 6-10) English 8
I will expand my knowledge of vocabulary words.
“derive” [dih-rahyv]
Definition: to receive or trace, as from a source; to arrive at by logic, to come (from)
You can derive an extensive vocabulary from practicing using your vocabulary words each week. My mother often derives my punishment based on what I have been in trouble for in the past.
Acquire Arrive Determine
Create Invent
Is the word used correctly in the sentence? The Spirit Bear is a legend that derived from Native American stories of how the Earth was formed. Spirit Bears are actually black bears that derive from a scientific mixing of different types of genes.
“extensive” [ik-sten-siv]
Definition: far-reaching; vast; of wide scope
Extensive amounts of practice are required for an athlete to make it to the professional level. With houses knocked down and power outages around town, it was clear that the tornado caused extensive damage.
Broad Across the board All-inclusive
Limited Narrow Restricted
Extensively (adverb) Extensiveness (noun)
Is the word used correctly in the sentence? Answering with “yes” or “no” would be considered giving an extensive answer. Graduating high school requires an extensive amount of commitment and responsibility.
“miscellaneous” [mis-uh-ley-nee-uhs]
Definition: having varied parts; a variety of characteristics or abilities; assorted
Usually when I hold a garage sale, I have an assortment of miscellaneous items I would like to get rid of. The bottom of Clara’s backpack is full of pencils, pens, and other miscellaneous school supplies.
Assorted Disordered Scattered
Alone Simple Alike
Is the word used correctly in the sentence? Dorothy does not have a favorite color. Instead, she has a miscellaneous assortment of colors decorating her room. I have a miscellaneous box in my room that is full shoes that I no longer wear.
“secluded” [si-klood-ed]
Definition: remote; isolate; private; cut off
In Touching Spirit Bear, Cole is transported to a secluded island in Alaska. My family likes to look for a secluded spot in the park to have a picnic on Sundays.
Hidden Isolated Quiet
Obvious Visible Exposed
Is the word used correctly in the sentence? Football is a great example of a sport where you are secluded from your teammates and the opposing team. With students and teachers everywhere, Dawes Middle School is considered secluded.
“tangible” [tan-juh-buhl]
Definition: capable of being touched; concrete; that which can be understood; definite
The scar on my knee is a tangible reminder of the bike accident I had when I was younger. Tangible evidence is much easier to use to support your claim than using hearsay.
Actual Definite Factual
Abstract Intangible Unreal
Is the word used correctly in the sentence? A hallucination of water in the desert was a tangible item that William could touch. The gold medal Ryan Lochte won in the 2012 Summer Olympics was a tangible reminder that his hard work paid off.