Name: ENG 2Block: 09.10.13

Vocabulary Packet #2: Voice

Word:

aesthetic Part of speech:

adj.

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Meaning:

related to beauty; each person’s own preference towards what is beautiful or attractive Sentence:

Some people find the aesthetic of graffiti to be art; they find the self-expression and vibrant colors pleasing to the eye. Other people, usually an older crowd, tend to regard graffiti as trash.

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distinctivePart of speech:

adj.

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Meaning:

having a special quality or style; distinguishing; something that makes something stand out

Sentence:

Like the Impressionists before him, Van Gogh drew inspiration from nature. However, Van Gogh’s painting is quite distinctive. Starry Night stands out when compared to the work of the Impressionists. Word: Part of speech: Drawing:

eloquent adj.Meaning:

Skillful use of words to express ideas; articulate

Sentence:

Television personalities, like Oprah Winfrey and Anderson Cooper, must be eloquent and use words skillfully in order to captivate their audience’s attention.

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embodyPart of speech:

adj.Drawing:

Meaning:

to give a concrete form to; to represent

Sentence:

The Thanksgiving holiday embodies, or represents, the spirit of community and giving. Word:

grapplePart of speech:

v.Drawing:

Meaning:

to engage in a struggle

Sentence:

The grape grapples, or struggles, with an identity crisis when it wants to be an apple.

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paragon Part of speech:

n.

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Meaning:

model of excellence

Sentence:

Every Friday during family meeting, students chant, “We are a paragon of respect” which means we are the models of what respect should look like. Word:

personaPart of speech:

n.

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Meaning:

The way a speaker characterizes him or herself; the kind of personality one shows in different situations

Sentence:

Your teacher may exhibit one persona to students but present a completely different personality outside of the classroom. Her actions change when she is a sister, daughter, or friend.

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Psycheroot = psych

Part of speech:

n.

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Meaning:

mind; soul; spirit

Sentence:

Although the little girl emerged from the wreckage undamaged, the car accident caused trauma to her psyche. Flashbacks and nightmares haunted her mind. Word:

reluctantlyPart of speech:

adv.

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Meaning:

hesitant; unwilling

Sentence:

The student walked slowly and reluctantly to Mr. Wandera’s office. Once he arrived, he realized he should not have hesitated because Mr. Wandera only wanted to invite him to the college tour.

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stoicPart of speech:

adj.

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Meaning:

not showing emotion; unflappable

Sentence:

Professional poker players must keep a stoic demeanor; they must behave in a way that does not reveal their excitement or disappointment about the cards they are dealt.