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This educational content dives into various terms including 'bigot,' 'expunge,' 'manifest,' 'negligence,' 'candid,' 'appease,' 'augment,' 'ostentatious,' and 'conundrum.' It outlines their definitions, contextual usage, and the implications of free speech and intolerance in society. From the challenges of expunging one's academic record to understanding how bigotry manifests in actions, this resource is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their vocabulary while grappling with complex social issues.
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Bigot to Wane Unit Four
Bigot noun adJ---Bigoted The free speech amendment in America protects the rights of everyone, including bigots, unfortunately, like the Fred Phelps’ followers who find it necessary to spread hate. • One who is intolerant of differences; used sometimes to refer to someone who is racist; sexist; etc.
expunge Verb-- expunge Ted wanted to expunge his 9th grade record from his transcript; he worried how it might affect his overall GPA and wanted to go to a prestigious college. • To erase or eliminate
manifest • V-to show itself; to appear or prove itself; to make clear • Her anger toward her mom manifested in her slamming her door and refusing to come out of her room.
negligence • Noun- careless neglect; often resulting in injury • The parent was accused of negligence for not putting his daughter in a car seat.
candid • Outspoken; blunt; honest • I’d like to say I like your haircut, but to be perfectly candid, I don’t.
appease • V- to calm or make satisfied (at least temporarily) • To appease the crying baby we gave her the pacifier.
augment • V-to increase in amount or intensity; to enlarge • To augment my income, I took a second job.
ostentatious • adj-pretentious; showy; grandiose; extravagant • Some people dress in an ostentatiousmanner in the name of fashion.
conundrum • Noun-a problem or predicament that is difficult or that can not be solved • Tom faced a conundrum when he realized that he had both a soccer match and a baseball game scheduled for the same day and time.
wane • verb- to diminish, fade, get smaller, decrease in size • As the rain began to wane, I took off my raincoat.
Test Yourself! • Which two words are opposites? • Which word means the same as flashy or over-the-top? • What would you call a problem that can not be solved? • Candid means….? • A racist or sexist would be also known as a __________?
