Improving Vocabulary Skills

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Improving Vocabulary Skills Third
Edition (Chapter 16) PowerPoint Flashcards
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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.
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Word contemporary
Definition modern up-to-date
Part of Speech adjective
Derivative contemporaries
Link sanctuary
Sentence This contemporary window belongs in
the sanctuary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.