1. Improving Vocabulary Skills Third Edition (Chapter 16)
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2. Word: charisma Definition: the quality of a leader
which captures great popular
devotion; personal magnetism;
charm
Part of Speech: noun
Derivatives: charismatic
Link: Bubba
Sentence: Bubba became the mayor due to his charisma.

3. Word: contemporary Definition: modern; up-to-date Part of Speech:
adjective
Derivative: contemporaries
Link: sanctuary
Sentence: This contemporary window belongs in the sanctuary.

4. Word: contend Definition: to state to be so; claim; affirm
Part of Speech: verb
Link: can mend
Derivatives: contends;
contended, contending
Sentence: I contend that love and time can mend a broken heart.

5. Word: conversely Definition: in an opposite manner; in an altogether
different way
Part of Speech: adverb
Link: Nurse Lee
Sentence: Nurse Lee works with babies; conversely, her friends work in a nursing home with old people.

6. Word: extrovert Definition: an outgoing, sociable person
Part of Speech: noun
Link: Bert, the flirt
Sentence: Bert, the flirt, is an extrovert who enjoys going to parties and chatting with anyone wearing a skirt.

7. Word: poignant Definition: emotionally moving; touching
Part of Speech: adjective
Derivative: poignantly
Link: boy sent
Sentence: The boy sent a poignant letter to Santa asking for a pair of shoes.

8. Word: prevalent Definition: widespread; common
Part of Speech: adjective
Derivative: prevalence,
prevalently
Link: fender bent
Sentence: Accidents are prevalent during rush hour, so try not to get your fender bent.

9. Word: proponent Definition: someone who supports a cause, a supporter
Part of Speech: noun
Link: in a moment
Sentence: In a moment, we will hear from a proponent of free speech.

10. Word: quest Definition: a search; pursuit Part of Speech: noun
Link: best nest
Sentence: The bird was on a quest for the best nest to lay her eggs and did not rest until she found it.

11. Word: traumatic Definition: causing painful
emotions, with possible long-
lasting psychological effects
Part of Speech: adjective
Derivative: traumatically
Link: automatic
Sentence: War memories were traumatic for the soldiers who experienced automatic flashbacks for many years.