· Web viewThe computer is an ingenious invention because it helps people in many different ways....
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Anticipate
Expecting something
He is anticipating rain.
Apparel
Clothes
The store had a lot of apparel for sale.
Controversy
Disagreements that many people know about
There is much controversy about the value of EOG tests.
Deluge
A large amount of something, usually rain
There was a deluge of rain and then town flooded.
Designated
When a person has certain responsibility (designated paper passer) or certain place has a certain purpose (designated cell phone area)
The hospital has a designated cell phone area so that sick people are not disturbed.
Equivalent
Equal
The groups were equivalent because there were 3 boys and 3 girls in each one.
Hostile
Against; opposed to; enemy; angry
The hostile dog bit the child.
Ingenious
Smart and invents things that are very useful
The computer is an ingenious invention because it helps people in many different ways.
Jovial
Very happy
He was jovial because he got an A on the test!
Makeshift
Making something out of whatever you can find in a short time
The people of the village made makeshift homes out of branches because the tornado blew away their houses.
Salvage
Save things from being thrown away
A few pieces of furniture and some dishes were salvaged from the burned house.
Significant
Important; of great value
Dr. Martin Luther King was a significant civil rights leader.
Terrain
A section of land; usually the type of land will be described when this word is used
The soldiers rode in a Humvee jeep because the terrain was bumpy and uneven.
Unruly
Bad behavior; out of control
The students were unruly and this caused them to miss Fun Day.
Vacate
Leave; go away
The police said to vacate the premises. They wanted us to leave because some electrical wires were hanging down which is dangerous.