english 2 vocab words group 6

articulate

form: verb/adjective
def: to express clearly and effectively; well-spoken.
ex: the student was able to __ her argument so well that she convinced the entire class.
ex 2: she was a very poised and _ young woman always expressing her thoughts with clarity and confidence.

assess

form: verb
def: to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
ex: the teacher will __ the students’ understanding of the material through a written exam.

depict

form: verb
def: to describe or show something, often through words, art, or images
ex: the painting ___ a peaceful countryside scene with rolling hills and a small cottage.

discern

form: verb
def: to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear; distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
ex: the firelight flickered weakly; creating shadows on his face that made his expression hard to ___.

evoke

form: verb
def: to bring to mind or elicit a response, often an emotion or memory
ex: the old song __ memories of summer vacations spent at the beach.

redundant

form: adjective
def: unnecessarily repetitive or excessive
ex: the phrase “free gift” is __ because all gifts are free by definition.

pragmatic

form: adjective
def: dealing with things sensibly and realistically, rather than theoretically.
ex: instead of dreaming about becoming things overnight, he took a __ approach and worked hard to build his career.

ostentatious

form: adjective
def: excessively showy or extravagant, often in a way meant to attract attention
ex: her ___ diamond necklace caught everyone’s attention at the party.

ubiquitious

form: adjective
def: present or existing everywhere
ex: smartphones have become ___, with nearly everyone owning one.