English Vocab Week 1

gauge

Verb: to estimate, measure or calculate

distinguish

Verb: to recognize the way something differs

from what’s around it

novel

Adjective: new or unusual in an interesting way

Noun: a (usually) fictitious prose of book length

justify

Verb: to show or prove to be right or reasonable

Noun: justification: the action of showing something to be right or reasonable

emerge

Verb: to come forward into view; to become known or apparent

comprehensive

adjective: complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

dictate

Verb: to influence or control how something is done

incentive

Noun: a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something

explicit

adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

integral

Adjective: necessary to make a whole complete;

essential

As she grew up, the brevity of life became so real to her. Every year passed by more quickly than the last.

shortness

When hiking in the woods it is important to test natural water to determine whether or not it is potable before filling up your water bottle.

drinkable

The cell phone market proved to be very lucrative, making all involved in design and production very wealthy.

profitable

Everyone needs a confidante, with whom they can trust their secrets

close friend

The thief was duplicitous, making friends by day and stealing their possessions by night without getting caught.

deceitful