Vocabulary Boot Camp

Week 5: 2/7/12-2/14/12

Vocabulary 5 Terms

substantialintrinsicvoraciouseminentreplete

descriptiveperceiveassemblepivotaldevise

substantial

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms: important, significant, large

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intrinsic

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms:basic, true, central, fundamental

Sample Sentence:The intrinsic values of loyalty, trust, and

honesty are paramount themes throughout novels for young adults.

voracious

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms:very hungry, greedy, consuming great

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eminent

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms:superior, prominent, notable, high reputation

Sample Sentence:Steve Irwin was considered to be an eminent

expert of Australian wildlife.

replete

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms: full, complete

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descriptive

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms:detailed, specific

Sample Sentence:Kate DiCamillo is favored by many young

readers because of her descriptive writing.

perceive

Part of Speech:verb

Parallel Terms:notice, sense, see, observe

Sample Sentence:As Harry wound his way through the hexed

maze, he could perceive the danger lurking behind every corner.

assemble

Part of Speech:verb

Parallel Terms:bring together, gather, collect

Sample Sentence:The football team assembled around their

quarterback to hear their next play.

pivotal

Part of Speech:adjective

Parallel Terms:crucial, important, vital

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devise

Part of Speech:verb

Parallel Terms: invent (design), construct, prepare

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