December 5, 2010

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De-

Definition: used to indicate privation, removal, and separation, negation (  derange ), descent ( degrade; deduce ), reversal ( detract ), intensity ( decompound ).

1.   Demerit (noun)

Pronunciation: [diˋmɛrɪt]

Definition: A fault in something or a disadvantage of something.

Example: If you receive four demerits during a term, you will be expelled from school.

 

2.   Derange (verb)

Pronunciation: [dɪˋrendʒ]

Definition: To make insane.

Example: It derange me with annoying voice.

 

3.   Detract (verb)

Pronunciation: [dɪˋtrækt]

Definition: To make something seem less good or enjoyable.

Example: The scandal will not detract from his fame.

 

Word 1: Bend (verb)

Pronunciation: [bɛnd]

Definition: To force something that was straight into an angle or a curve.

Use the word in a sentence: He bent the iron bar as if it had been made of rubber.

 

Word 2: Element (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋɛləmənt]

Definition: A necessary or typical part of something

Use the word in a sentence: Honesty, industry and kindness are elements of a good life.

 

Word 3: Privilege (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋprɪv!ɪdʒ]

Definition: A special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has.

Use the word in a sentence: He enjoys diplomatic privileges.

 

Word 4: Dignity (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋdɪgnətɪ]

Definition: A calm and serious manner that deserves respect.

Use the word in a sentence: A man's dignity depends not upon his wealth but upon his character.

 

Word 5: Supper (noun)

Pronunciation: [ˋsʌpɚ]

Definition: dinner.

Use the word in a sentence: What do we have for supper today?

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