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Vocabulary Words from Chapter 8: Ancient to Threat

This chapter explores various vocabulary words, providing definitions, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences. Key words include "ancient," describing something very old or historical, down to "threat," which refers to a warning or risk. Synonyms and antonyms are supplied for each word, reinforcing understanding and usage in daily life. This resource is valuable for enhancing one's vocabulary and comprehension in English.

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Vocabulary Words from Chapter 8: Ancient to Threat

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  1. VP 1 – Chapter 8 Vocabulary Words Date:2-15-12

  2. Word: ancient Definition: Very old or from far back in history Part of speech: adjective Synonyms: age, old, older Antonyms: new, young. Original sentence: There are many old buildings in the world. For example, The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are ancient.

  3. Word: blame Definition: To think someone must answer for something bad Part of speech: verb. Synonyms: attack Antonyms: applause Original sentence: Don’t blame me for your mistake. You’re the one who locked the keys in the car!

  4. Word: course Definition: a class Part of speech: noun Synonyms: session, lecture, subject Antonyms: independent study Original sentence: Professor Jones is very popular. Many students try to take his courses.

  5. Word: entire Definition: all of something Part of speech: adjective Synonyms: all, full, whole Antonyms: limited, partial, incomplete Original sentence: I was sick the entire vacation and didn’t get to do anything fun.

  6. Word: gather Definition: to come together Part of speech: verb Synonyms: cluster, collect Antonyms: allot deal Original sentence: The workers gathered near the main office to wait for their pay checks.

  7. Word: motion Definition: the way something moves Part of speech: noun Synonyms: act, body, drift Antonyms: repose, rest, stillness Original sentence: The up and down motion of the bus didn’t make it easy to read. In fact, it made me feel very sick

  8. Word: practical Definition: relating to real things Part of speech: adjective Synonyms: applied, possible, solid Antonyms: impossible, impractical, unrealistic Original sentence: I like to think and talk about practical things, but my sister is a dreamer.

  9. Word: purpose Definition: the reason Part of speech: noun Synonyms: big idea, intent, hope Antonyms: aimlessness, avoidance, purposelessness Original sentence: Some people wonder about the purpose rules at school. I think it’s to keep order and politeness.

  10. Word: ruin Definition: to destroy Part of speech: verb Synonyms: violate, harm, crash Antonyms: fixed, new, build Original sentence: Jonathan ruined the party by starting a fight.

  11. Word: threat Definition: a warning Part of speech: noun Synonyms: blackmail, menace, risk Antonyms: bluff, fix Original sentence: With a gun in his hand, the robber made a threat. He told the bank teller to give him all the money from the drawer, or he would shoot.

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