Monday, April 6, 2020

Clark ELA 2 W1.L1 6 April 2020 - Vocabulary

Hello scholars!

Here are the basic notes from our class on Monday, 6 April 2020 class.

New Vocabulary Words:

objectionable

Definition:

disagreeable
Sample Sentence:

When she was in a bad mood, her mother told her to get rid of her objectionable attitude.
objectionable (adjective)
Synonyms:

disagreeable
displeasing
offensive
Antonyms:

agreeable
pleasing
unoffensive

Related words:

objection (noun) - a statement of disagreement with something; a reason for disagreeing

        Sample sentence: His objection to taking out the trash was that it smelled really bad.

to object (verb) - to disagree with someone or something

        Sample sentence: He objected to taking out the trash, because it smelled really bad.     

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tentatively

Definition:

In a hesitant or unwilling way
Sample Sentence:

He tentatively told his father that he had lied about doing his homework.
tentatively (adverb)
Synonyms:

hesitantly
unwillingly
Antonyms:

eagerly
willingly

Related words:

tentative (adjective) - hesitant or unwilling

        Sample sentence: He was tentative about telling his father that he lied about doing his homework.

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candor

Definition:

honesty
Sample Sentence:

I appreciate your candor in answering my questions.
candor (noun)
Synonyms:

honesty
truthfulness
Antonyms:

lies
dishonesty
insincerity

Related words:

candid (adjective) - truthful and straightforward; frank

        Sample sentence: She was very candid when she answered the questions.

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