vocabulary workshop lesson 4 second edition .pptx

vocabulary workshop lesson 4 second edition

1. Vocabulary Workshop Lesson 4

2. Advent The advent of smartphones completely changed how people communicate, because it marked the beginning of a new way of staying connected . Does advent mean the end of something? Does advent mean the beginning or arrival of something new? Can the advent of people on earth mean the start of their existence? (If we say the advent of the internet, are we talking about when it first appeared?

3. Advent noun /ˈ ædvent / the advent of something/somebody the coming of an important event, person, invention, etc.

4. alliance The tribes formed an alliance to protect their land from invaders.” Does an alliance mean people working together or fighting each other? Can countries, tribes, or groups make an alliance? If two sides are enemies, do they have an alliance? Is an alliance usually made to reach a common goal?

5. alliance noun / əˈlaɪəns / ​ an agreement between countries, political parties, etc. to work together in order to achieve something that they all want

6. anthology The teacher gave us an anthology of poems written by different authors.” Is an anthology one single story or a collection of stories/poems? Can an anthology include works by many writers? If you read an anthology, do you read different pieces in one book? Is an anthology always about music?

7. anthology   noun   / ænˈθɒlədʒi /   (plural  anthologies ) ​a collection of poems, stories, etc. that have been written by different people and published together in a book

8. defy The protesters chose to defy the unfair law by refusing to leave the streets.” If you defy something, do you obey it or go against it? Can a person defy rules, laws, or even expectations? If a student follows the teacher’s instructions, is that defying? Does defy usually show courage or agreement ?

9. Defy verb / dɪˈfaɪ / ​ defy somebody/something to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc.

10. Integrity A person shows integrity when they tell the truth, even if lying would be easier.” If someone has integrity, do they do the right thing even when no one sees them? Does integrity mean being honest or dishonest? If a person cheats on a test, are they showing integrity? Is integrity connected with trust and strong values?

11. integrity noun / ɪnˈteɡrəti / [uncountable] ​ the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

12. misdeed “Stealing from the shop was a serious misdeed that upset his parents.” Is a misdeed a good action or a bad action? Can lying, stealing, or hurting someone be misdeeds? If a person helps an old woman cross the street, is that a misdeed? Do misdeeds usually have consequences or punishment?

13. misdeed noun /ˌ mɪsˈdiːd / [usually plural] (formal) ​a bad or evil act synonym wrongdoing

14. mystical “The villagers told a mystical story about a glowing lake that appeared only under the full moon.” Does mystical mean ordinary or magical/strange? Can mystical be connected to mystery or spiritual beliefs? If something is mystical, is it easy to explain with science? Would a mystical place feel special and mysterious?

15. mystical adjective /ˈ mɪstɪkl / ​having spiritual powers or qualities that are difficult to understand or to explain

16. nourish Parents nourish their children with healthy food and love so they can grow strong.” Does nourish mean to help something grow and stay healthy? Can we nourish with food only, or also with care and support? If someone eats junk food all the time, are they being nourished? Can plants be nourished by water and sunlight?

17. nourish   verb   /ˈ nʌrɪʃ / Verb Forms ​ nourish somebody/something  to keep a person, an animal or a plant alive and healthy with food, etc.

18. Pacify The mother tried to pacify the crying baby by gently rocking him to sleep.” Does pacify mean to make someone calm or more upset? (To make calm) Can you pacify a baby, a crowd, or an angry person? (Yes) If someone is already peaceful, do you need to pacify them? (No) Does pacify usually happen when someone is upset or angry?

19. pacify verb /ˈ pæsɪfaɪ / ​pacify somebody to make somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet

20. sustain Farmers work hard to sustain their crops by giving them enough water and sunlight.” Does sustain mean to keep something alive or to let it die? Can food and water sustain people? If something is sustained, does it continue or stop? Can we sustain the environment by protecting nature?

21. sustain verb / səˈsteɪn / ​ sustain somebody/something to provide enough of what somebody/something needs in order to live or exist