1. VOCABULARY Unit 1
Identify the part of speech that each word functions as in the sentence.
Noun: person, place, thing, or idea
Verb: an action word
Adjective: a describing word
Adverb: ends in –ly. Tells when, where, why, or how an action was completed.

2. adamant Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym Adj
Unyielding in opinion or attitude despite appeals from others
Stubborn
Insistent
Determined
Acquiescent
Yielding

3. bestow Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym Verb
To present as a gift or award
Grant
Give
Reward
Deprive
Refuse
Take 5

4. disheartened Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym Adj
Made less hopeful or enthusiastic
Discouraged
Demoralized
Disappointed
Encouraged
Confident
Unshaken

5. encumbrance Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym Noun
Something that causes a burden
Hindrance
Impediment
Bother
Advantage
Aid
Assistance

6. transcend Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym Verb
To rise above or go beyond
Exceed
Overpass
Excel
Fall
Lose
Decline

7. Roots: Ego Definition: self
Cognates: egotism, alter ego, egomania, ego trip

8. Alter Definition: other
Cognates: alternative, alteration, alterior, altercation

9. Verto Definition: to turn
Cognates: vertical, revert, introvert, vertigo

10. Ambi- Definition: both
Cognates: ambivalent, ambidextrous, ambient, ambitious

11. Mis- Definition: hate or fail
Cognates: misanthrope, misogynist, misadventure, misunderstand

12. Vocab Review Turn to a partner.
One of you will take the odd-numbered vocab words.
One of you will take the even-numbered vocab words.
Teach your partner the words– discuss part of speech, definition, synonym, antonym, and use the word correctly in a sentence.
EXTENSION: If you two finish early, collaborate to compose one sentence that correctly uses all ten words.