Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Deter (v.)  Mr. E’s evil, spikey-haired twin uses electric mouth guards to _____ his students from talking too much. To prevent something from happening deter

Implication (n.)  Even though he said nothing, Mr. E’s tears were an _________ that he was sad. Meaning not directly stated implication

Inequity (n.)  Racial segregation in the 1900s showed the _______ of many American laws. Unfairness inequity

Infirmity (n.)  When Mr. E is 90 years old he hopes he doesn’t have an _______ that limits his ability to play golf. Injury or weakness infirmity

Infringe (verb) Talking loudly in the library ________ on students’ right to study quietly. Talking loudly in the library ________ on students’ right to study quietly. Interrupt Interrupt or violate or violate infringes

Innovation (n.)  The Ipod is an _________ that has made CD players obsolete. Something new, a new invention innovation

Revitalize (v.)  Popeye’s strength is _________ after eating a can of spinach!! To renew with energy or life revitalized

Sparse (adj.)  Hair becomes ______ on your head when you start going bald. Very few of something,thin sparse

Subjective (adj.) OOOOur opinions are _________ because they are based on personal feelings and attitudes, not just the facts. Biased subjective

Succinct (adj.) ““““After 9-11, what would your biggest mistake be…?” asked the reporter. “I don’t know,” responded Bush ________. Clear, shortened speech succinctly