Sunday, 9 October 2011

Vocabulary Entry (group discussion)

1. Identify 10 new or difficult words that has more than 3 syllables from the article given.
  • Enlightened
  • Gunnery
  • Determined
  • Initial
  • Single-handedly
  • Expedition
  • Exotic
  • Spectacular
  • Numerous
  • Civilian

2. Give the meaning or definition of the words.

(a) EnlightenedGive (something) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

(b) Gunnery :
 The design, manufacture or firing of heavy guns.

(c) Determined :
Having made a decision and being resolved not to change it.

(d) Initial :
Existing or occurring at the beginning.

(e) Single-handedly :
Done without help from others.

(f) Expedition :
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with particular purpose.

(g) Exotic :
Originating in characteristics of a distant foreign country.

(h) Spectacular :
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

(i) Numerous :
Great in number; many.

(j) Civilian :
A person not in the armed services or the police force.


3. Create two sentences for each word.
  • Enlightened
(a) Rina had not enlightened Chris as to their relationship.

(b) The Architect was enlightened about the latest building developments.

  • Gunnery
(a) My father owns a gunnery store.

(b) I told my father I was interested in gunnery and then he told me that I could go there after I pass my exam with flying colors.
  • Determined
(a) Siti was a very determined little girl.
(b) You can definitely be confident of success if you are determined to achieve your ambition.
  • Initial
(a) We were told to teach the initial then final sound and then the medial and vowel sounds.
(b) I wrote my initial on my stationary so that I know that it is mine.
  • Single-handedly 
(a) I made this sculpture single-handedly.
(b) Anyone of ten can single-handedly dominate most novels.
  • Expeditions
(a) The objective of the expedition was finally accomplished.
(b) The group of boys went on a expedition to find hidden treasures.
  • Exotic
(a) The beach of the resort center has very fine golden dunes and the groves make it look exotic.
(b) Her mother is chinese which gives a slightly exotic look.
  • Spectacular
(a) There is a spectacular sunset view from Rina's Cafe in the west end.
(b) The view was utterly spectacular from the top floor of the tallest building in Kota Kinabalu.
  • Civilian
(a) No civilian were allowed in the security zone.
(b) The civilian was killed in Iraq.

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