collections by houghton mifflin harcourt 2015-2016 1
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collections by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
2015-2016
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Write in ink!
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I found
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Journal: Write the phrases, correcting the errors.
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1. Copy the word
2. Fill in “My Definition” including the part of speech
v. to compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
Other forms: n. enforcement, adj. enforceable
Synonyms: impose, apply, administer, implement, execute
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#2 entity
n. a thing with distinct and independent existence
ETYMOLOGY:late 15th century (denoting a thing's existence): from French entité or medieval Latin entitas, from late Latin ens, ent- ‘being’ (from esse ‘be’).
Synonyms: being, creature, individual, organism, life form
The church and empire were fused in a single entity.
Some think our government, as an entity, has lost some of its integrity of late.
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#3 internal
adj. existing or happening within a person, thing, organization, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:Latin interus meaning inward, from modern Latin internalis
Synonyms: inside, home, interior, mental, secret
The country stepped up internal security although the borders remained open.
Internal motivation is the only thing that drives a person to achieve his or her personal best.
The home’s internal walls are made of plasterboard, while the outside walls are hardy plank.
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#4 presume #4 presume
#4 presume#4 presume
v.
Synonyms:•suppose•imagine•expect •postulate
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#4 presume #4 presume
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1. v. to settle or find a solution to (a problem or dispute) or to set about a course of action
2. n. a firm determination to do something
Synonyms: v. settle, fix, rectify n. decision, solution, commitment
Sentence examples: v. Our team resolved to improve skills rather than focusing on the “win,” but THIS is what lead us to win. n. Successful people have the resolve to seek solutions rather than focusing on problems.
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v. to decrease; to go down; to politely refuse
n. A gradual, continuous loss or decrease in number, quality or quantity
ETYMOLOGY:late Middle English: from Old French decliner, from Latin declinare “bend down, turn aside”
Other forms: n. declination, adj. declinable
Synonyms: decrease, reduce, lessen diminish, shrink, contract
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In a sentence:
Since the boy’s grade had experienced a steady decline below his past year’s average, he was assigned to ESD to help Improve it.
Notice the context of the sentence gives clues to the definition.
Synonyms: decrease, reduce, lessen diminish, shrink, contract
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#7 enable#7 enable
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verb: to create the conditions for someone or something to continue or succeed; to activate
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Click the link to see a video related to enabling and alcoholism, a common issue.
Other forms of the word: enabler, enabling, enabled
Synonyms: allow, permit, empower, facilitate, let
#7 enable#7 enable
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v. to force a situation, belief or compliance upon another
Related forms: imposition, imposable, impossible, imposableness
Synonyms: exploit, compel, inflict, force, take advantage of
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Sentence: Our visitors told us they were going to stay for one week, but after a month it began to feel like quite an impositon.
Write your own sentence describing a time you were imposed upon.
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#9 integrate#9 integrate NEEDS REVISION
FROM HERE ON
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#9 integrate#9 integrate
adj. probable or reasonable
Synonyms: compelling, congruent, consistent, convincing, deducible, discerning, judicious, legit, legitimate, plausible, rational, sensible, sound, valid,
Other forms: illogical (+il = “not” or “opposite of”)
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#10 reveal#10 reveal
#10 reveal#10 reveal
v. to make (previously unknown or secret information) known to other
The grimace on her face revealed that she was not satisfied with the result.→Write three descriptive sentences that illustrate that you know the meaning of the word “reveal” using context clues. Underline them.
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Unincorporated quote:Tim looks up to Sam. “My brother Sam was standing there, wearing a uniform. Oh my, he looked proud” (1). This quote describes how Tim saw Sam's uniform. He was constantly mentioning Sam’s uniform and so he must want to be just like him. [This is what some call quote dumping].
Incorporated quote:Since Tim frequently mentions Sam’s uniform, noting that "he looked proud," (1) this underscores his apparent admiration of him. He obviously looks up to him and there are many examples…
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v.: to include within something larger; to contain; to mix in
The spending agreement incorporates ideas from both Democrats and Republicans.
Synonyms: integrate, mix, assimilate
Other forms: incorporated,
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#14 generate#14 generate
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#14 generate#14 generate
v. to portray in words; to describe
Other form: depiction
Synonyms: illustrate, describe, represent, relate
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I asked the student to elaborate on his answer by including an example so that the rest of the class would fully understand his example.
The wedding dress’ elaborate beading made it quite expensive.
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adj. many carefully arranged parts or details; complicated in design
v. to develop in intricate and rich detail
Other forms: elaboration, elaborately
Syn.: adj. complicated, complex, detailed
v. develop, elucidate, illustrate, detail