AWL Sub list 1Confer, Contrast, Cycle

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By Aracely Chavarria

Pronunciation: CONfer

Definition : to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation .

Synonyms : talk together, consult with, give.

Word Family Words:conference(n) ,conferrable (adj) conferrer (n), confers(v)

Confer (verb )

1- The university conferred an honorary doctorate on her.

2- A share confers certain rights on the person who holds it .

Contrast ( verb) (n)

Pronunciation: CONtrast or conTRAST

Definition: to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures :

Sentences:

Comparison , contradiction, contraposition, contrariety, differentiation, disagreement, distinction, diversity, incompatibility.

Antonyms: agreement ,equale

Word Family Word: con'trastable(adj) con'trastably (adv ) con'trasting(adj)

con'trastive (adj) con'trastively (adv )

Sentences: After all students have presented their reports, have students compare and contrast information.

Synonyms:

Pronunciation: Cycle Definition: era, phase Synonyms: age, alternation, chain, circle,

circuit, course, wheel, period ,orbit rotation ,series, succession.

Word Family Word: cyclical(adj) cycling(n)cyclist(n)

Sentences: How would I set up a cycle shop in Italy?1-Can we make better use of the carbon cycle? 2- Cycle routes in the Olympian game is

horrible.

Cycle (n)