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Unit 9 Set A

The document outlines objectives for students to learn new vocabulary, including definitions, synonyms, and usage in sentences. It provides ten specific words with their meanings, parts of speech, and example sentences. The words include 'bystander,' 'canvass,' 'downtrodden,' 'erode,' 'gruesome,' 'melancholy,' 'ordeal,' 'persist,' 'quibble,' and 'vital.'

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Unit 9 Set A

The document outlines objectives for students to learn new vocabulary, including definitions, synonyms, and usage in sentences. It provides ten specific words with their meanings, parts of speech, and example sentences. The words include 'bystander,' 'canvass,' 'downtrodden,' 'erode,' 'gruesome,' 'melancholy,' 'ordeal,' 'persist,' 'quibble,' and 'vital.'

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Objectives:

Students will be able to identify the


meanings of new words.
Understand the words’ part of
speech.
Learn how to use the new words in
sentences.
Bystander(n)
• Definition: A person who is present but not involved

• Synonyms: Observer, Spectator, Witness

• Example: The bystander watched as the firefighters put out


the fire.
Canvass(v)
• Definition: To seek opinions, votes, or support

• Synonyms: Survey, Solicit, Campaign

• Example: The volunteers went door to door to canvass for


votes.
Downtrodden(adj.)
• Definition: Oppressed or treated badly

• Synonyms: Mistreated, Oppressed, Abused

• Example: The downtrodden workers protested for better


wages.
Erode(v)
• Definition: To wear away gradually

• Synonyms: Deteriorate, Corrode, Wear down

• Example: The strong waves eroded the cliff over time.


Gruesome(adj.)
• Definition: Causing horror or disgust

• Synonyms: Horrifying, Ghastly, Shocking

• Example: The crime scene was too gruesome to look at.


Melancholy(adj) (n)
• Definition (n) : A deep feeling of sadness
• (adj) sad, gloomy

• Synonyms: Sadness, Gloom, Depression

• Example: She felt a sense of melancholy after hearing the bad


news.
Ordeal(n)
• Definition: A difficult or painful experience

• Synonyms: Trial, Hardship, Suffering

• Example: Surviving the storm was a terrible ordeal for the


sailors.
Persist(v.)
• Definition: To continue firmly despite difficulties

• Synonyms: Persevere, Endure, Continue

• Example: She persisted in her efforts despite multiple failures.


Quibble(v) (n)
• Definition(v.): To argue over small details
• (n.): A pretty object
• Synonyms: Nitpick, Complain, Criticize

• Example: He always quibbles about minor grammar mistakes.


Vital(adj)
• Definition: Extremely important or necessary

• Synonyms: Essential, Crucial, Necessary

• Example: Drinking water is vital for survival.

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