acquire (v) to gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own e fforts or actions

1. acquire (v) to gain ownership of something; to get by one’s own efforts or actions Clue: acquire = to get Most tourists acquire souvenirs from the places they visit. Ex: acquire knowledge; acquire skills; acquire possessions; acquire wealth

2. antagonize (v) to make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike antagonistic (adj.) aggressive; unfriendly; argumentative Clue: antagonize = irritate + anger You will antagonize your classmates if you make derogatory comments about them. Ex: antagonize smaller siblings; antagonize an opponent

3. competent (adj.) having the ability to do what is needed Clue: competent = able The mechanic is competent to work on the car’s brakes. Ex: competent student; competent doctor; competent repairman

4. comprise (v) 1. to form; to make up 2. to consist of or include Clue: comprise = made + consist A baseball team comprises nine players. Ex: Six states comprise New England. The class is comprised of 25 students.

5. correspond (v) 1. to match to be equal to 2. to exchange letters with another person Clue: correspond = equal to The two handwriting samples correspond in every way. Ex: correspond the numbers; correspond through email

6. dilapidated (adj) in poor condition from neglect or age Clue: dilapidated = out dated The shed was so dilapidated that it wasn’t worth repairing. Ex: dilapidated mansion; dilapidated interior; dilapidated conditions

7. illustrious (adj) very famous; outstanding [ih-luhs-tree-uhs] Clue: illustrious = well known On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, giving the largest share of his fortune to an illustrious series of prizes known as the Nobel Prizes. Ex: illustrious writer; illustrious leader

8. incident (n) something that happens in real life or in a story ; an event Clue: incident = event My car was struck from behind, but I thought no more about the incident until my neck began to hurt. Ex: report the incident; describe the incident; unexpected incident

9. inherit (v) 1. to receive something from someone after that person’s death. 2. to receive, as part of one’s physical or mental make-up, from one’s parents Clue: inherit = eye color + hair color I inherited this house from my grandparents. Ex: inherited a fortune; inherited antique furniture; inherit parents’ genes

10. latitude (n) 1. the distance north or south of the equator; measured in degrees 2. a region as marked by its distance from the equator 3. freedom from strict rules Clue: latitude = north + south Clue: freedom High school students are allowed more latitude in choosing their courses than younger students. Ex: degrees of latitude; parents gave child some latitude

11. loath (adj.) unwilling; reluctant; adverse (verb) to hate Clue: loath = don’t like I was loath to put my trust in such a devious person. Ex: loath eating liver; loath doing chores; loath sharing the computer

12. maintain (v) 1. to declare something to be true 2. to continue in the same way or condition 3. to keep in good condition Clue: maintain = to keep up well The state of New York maintains this highway. Ex: maintain a healthy weight; maintain the home; maintain her grades

13. renovate (v) to make like new again renovation (n) the act of renovating; the thing renovated Clue: renovate = make like new A group of concerned parents was responsible for the renovation of the dilapidated playground. Ex: renovate the old house; renovate the basement

14. reprimand (v) to scold in a harsh or formal manner (n) A strong scolding from someone in authority ] Clue: reprimand = ream out The manager reprimanded his employee for being late to work. Ex: reprimand the students; reprimand the toddler; reprimand the workers

15. supervise (v) to direct or manage activities (n) The act of managing or directing clue: supervise = watch over Mrs. Wilson will supervise the students in detention this week. Ex: supervise classes; supervise workers; supervise employees