This document provides vocabulary words and definitions for 5 words: advise, current, deprive, hesitate, and maintain. It lists the part of speech and any related words for each term. It also gives antonyms and provides example sentences using the words. The vocabulary words are presented with their pronunciation, definition, and a sample sentence to illustrate their meaning.
2. Vocabulary Word:
advise
(ad/vise)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) ad/vice
(n) ad/vi/sor
Antonyms:
• to ignore
• to deceive
• to discourage
• to neglect
• to betray
Definition:
• to suggest to
• to give advice to
• to recommend
• to counsel
• to inform
Sentence:
Mothers and fathers advise their
children in many different areas so
that they can become mature
adults.
3. Vocabulary Word:
Current
(cur/rent)
Part of Speech
adjective
(adv) cur/rent/ly
Antonyms:
• old-fashioned
• old
• antiquated
• past
• uncontemporary
Definition:
• up-to-date
• new
• modern
• now
• present
• instant
Sentence:
All children need to have
current immunizations to go
to school.
4. Vocabulary Word:
deprive
(de/prive)
Part of Speech:
verb
(n) de/pri/va/tion
Antonyms:
• to give too much
• to reward
• to treat
• to offer
• to supply
Definition:
• to keep from having
or enjoying
• to take away from
• to dispossess
• to lose
Sentence:
A bad parent deprives
their child of affection
and love.
5. Vocabulary Word
Hesitate
(he/si/tate)
Part of Speech:
verb
(n) he/si/ta/tion
(adj) he/si/tant
(adv) he/si/ta/ting/ly
Definition:
• to stop because of
not being able to
decide
• to pause
• to wait
• to doubt
• to ponder
Antonyms:
• blurt
• rush
• hurry
• hasten
Sentence:
When one person asks a difficult
question to another person, the
first person may hesitate before
answering the question.
6. Vocabulary Word:
Maintain
(main/tain)
Part of Speech:
verb
(n) main/ten/ance
Definition:
• to keep in existence
• to continue
• to keep in good
condition
• to preserve
Antonyms:
• to let go
• to let become
broken or damaged
• to disregard
• to neglect
• to ignore
Sentence:
It is a good idea to maintain
your car by changing the oil
regularly.