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Let alone ?
Sentence
The idea that a child so young would even
have his own money to spend, let alone be
expected to decide how to spend it, seems
beyond their comprehension.
Definitions:
Used to indicate that something is far less
likely or suitable than something else
already mentioned
Syllables/Pronunciation:
LEt aLOne
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
-
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumptions
Synonyms
-To say nothing of
-It goes without saying
Accountable unaccountable
Sentence:
This mother is helping his son learn to make
his own decision and to be accountable for
his own money.
Definitions:
-required or expected to justify actions or
decisions (responsible)
-able to be explained or understood

Syllables/Pronunciation:
acCOuntable
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
ac-: variant spelling of ad-(: denoting
motion or direction to)
-
-able: forming adjectives meaning able to
be
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumption
Synonyms:
-responsible
-answerable
Serve ?
Sentence:
In the united states very few children are
raised to believe that their personal destiny
is to serve their family, their country, their
god.
Definitions:
-Perform duties or services (for another
person or organization).
-present (food or drink) to someone
-be of use in achieving or satisfying
Syllables/Pronunciation:
SErve
Prefix, Root, and Suffix
-

Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumption
Synonyms:
-fullfill
-be of use to












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occupation ?
Sentence
Generally children are given the feeling that
they can set their own aim and occupation
in life, and according to their inclinations.
Definitions:
-a job or profession
-the action, state, or period of occupying or
being occupied by military force
-the action of living in or using a building or
other place
Syllables/Pronunciation:
occuPAtion
Prefix, Root, and Suffix
oc-: against, toward, completely
-
-tion: forming nouns of action, condition,
etc.
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumptions
Synonyms
-job
-profession
feasible Impractical, impossible
Sentence:
If it is economically feasible for them to do
so, young adult Americans are expected to
live apart from their parents, either on their
own or in college.
Definitions:
-possible and practical to do so easily or
conveniently
-likely, probable


Syllables/Pronunciation:
FEAsible
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
-
-
-ible: -able: forming adjective meaning able
to be
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Americans Values and Assumptions
Synonyms:
-practicable
-realistic
resent Like, welcome, be pleased by
Sentence:
They assume all people must resent being
in situations where they are not free to
make up their own minds.
Definitions:
Feel bitterness or indignation at (a
circumstance, action, or person)


Syllables/Pronunciation:
reSEnt
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
-


Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumptions
synonyms
-be annoyed about
-be angry about










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Connotation denotation
Sentence
For Americans, the idea of individualism
freedom has strong, positive connotations.
Definitions:
An idea or feeling which a word invokes for
a person in addition to its literal or primary
meaning


Syllables/Pronunciation:
connoTation
Prefix, Root, and Suffix
con-: with, jointly
-
-tion: forming nouns of condition
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Americans Values and Assumptions
Synonyms:
-over/under tone
-implication
imbue ?
Sentence:
Foreign visitors who understood the degree
to which Americans are imbued with the
notion that the free, self-reliant
individualism is the kind of human being
will be able to understand many aspects of
Americans behavior and thinking that
otherwise might not make sense
Definitions:
(often be imbued with) inspire or permeate
with (a feeling or quality)
*permeate: spread throughout something


Syllables/Pronunciation:
imBUe
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
In-: in, into, towards, within
-
-
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumption
Synonyms:
-permeate
-saturate
adverse favorable, beneficial
Sentence:
Americans admire people who have
overcome adverse circumstances (for
example, poverty or a physical handicap)
and succeeded in life.
Definitions:
Preventing success or development
(harmful, unfavorable)



Syllables/Pronunciation:
adVERse
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
Ad-: promoting motion or direction to
-
-
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
American Values and Assumptions
Synonyms:
-Unfavorable
-disadvantageous









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concession Denial
Sentence:
There are many transition words for
different purposes such as introduction,
addition, emphasis, time, similarity,
contrast, concession, details, results,
conclusions, suggestion, etc.
Definitions:
-a thing that is granted, especially in
response to demands
-a preferential allowance or rate given by an
organization

Syllables/Pronunciation:
conCEssion
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
Con-: variant spell of com-: with, together,
jointly, altogether
Cess: go, yield
-sion: forming nouns such as mansion,
persuasion
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Final project: The Strands of Independent
Research
Synonyms:
-admission
-acknowledgment
Impulsive Cautious, premeditated
Sentence:
He has an impulsive nature.
Definitions:
Acting or done without forethought

Syllables/Pronunciation:
ImPUlsive
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
Im-: variant spell of in-: not or into
Pul: urge to do something
-ive: (forming adjectives, also nouns derived
from them) tending to, having the nature of
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Synonyms:
-spontaneous
-impetuous
consistent Inconsistent, irregular
Sentence:
She is consistent in her beliefs.
Definitions:
-Acting or done in the same way over time,
especially so as to be fair or accurate
-(of an argument or set of ideas) not
containing any logical contradiction
-(predict) compatible or in agreement with
something
Syllables/Pronunciation:
conSIstent
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
Con-: variant spell of com-: with, together,
jointly, altogether
-
-ent: (forming adjective) denoting an
occurrence of action, agent
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Synonyms:
-steady
-stable







meticulous Careless, sloppy
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Sentence
He had always been so meticulous about his
appearance
Definitions:
Showing great attention to detail; very
careful and precise



Syllables/Pronunciation:
meTIculous
-
-
-ous: forming adjectives characterized by, of
the nature of
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Synonyms:
-ultra-careful
-conscientious
systematic Disorganized, chaotic
Sentence:
Taking more systematic approach will
prevent you from having to move items
around later.
Definitions:
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or
system



Syllables/Pronunciation:
systeMAtic
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
Sys-: together, with, same
-
-ic: forming adjectives
Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Emotinal Intelligence (EQ)
Synonyms:
-structured
-methodical
Picky (fussy) Easy to please, indiscriminate
Sentence:
Adults are fussy and picky; adults only want
to deal in logic and real life.
Definitions:
(informal) Fussy and hard to please
(-fastidious about ones needs or
requirements; hard to please
-showing excessive or anxious concern
about detail
-full of unnecessary detail or decoration)
Syllables/Pronunciation:
PIcky (FUssy)
Prefix, Root, and Suffix:
-


Context: (eg, name of article, lecture, etc;
topic of paragraph, etc)
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Synonyms:
-finicky
-over-particular