2. Vocabulary Word
Debate
(de/bate)
Part of Speech
verb, noun
Definition
• to argue about a subject
in a formal manner
• deliberate
• dispute
• contest
Antonym
• agree
• have peace
• Have harmony
Sentence
The presidential candidates
debate the issues before an
election.
3. Vocabulary Word
Discredit
(dis/cre/dit)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) dis/cre/di/da/tion
Definition
• to shame
• to disgrace
• to ruin
• to degrade
• to disprove
Antonym
• to approve
• to compliment
• to honor
• to praise
• to credit
Sentence
If your child committed a serious
crime, you might say he or she
discredited the family.
4. Vocabulary Word
Displace
(dis/place)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) dis/place/ment
Definition
• to change the place or
position of
• to move out
• to force out
• to uproot
Antonym
• to take in
• to welcome
• to keep
• to remain
Sentence
During wars, many people
are displaced and have to leave
their homes.
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5. Vocabulary Word
Enforce
(en/force)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) en/force/ment
Definition
• to insist on
• to carry out
• to require
• to accomplish
• to impose
Antonym
• to cease
• to stop
• to forget
• to ignore
Sentence
The police are charged with
enforcing the laws.
6. Vocabulary Word
Enumerate
e/nu/mer/ate
Part of Speech
Verb
(n) e/nu/mer/a/tion
Definition
• to list
• to mention a number of
things one by one
• to itemize
• to specify
• to spell out
Antonym
• to guess
• to estimate
• to not list
• to not count
Sentence
It is important to enumerate
your good qualities in a job
interview.