1. VocabOct 7

2. prohibits Definition forbids Example Mickaela’s asthma prohibits her from playing many active sports.

3. proclaimed Definition declared Example The king proclaimed that every Thursday would be eat eggs day.

4. dissent Definition Disagreement Withholding of consent protest Example The CEO fired anyone who showed dissent after his proclamations.

5. accumulated Definition Collected or built up Example Over the past seven years, my husband and I have accumulated well over 50 capoeira T-shirts.

6. prospered Definition progressed; succeeded Example After receiving her degree and starting her own business, Carrie prospered.

7. dramatic Definition Impressive Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect Example Everything Auntie Paula does is dramatic, even entering a room.

8. duration Definition Length of time Example The movie was so boring that I slept for the duration.

9. intensive Definition Concentrated Tending to give force or emphasis Example After intensive studying, I passed my midterm.

10. accentuated Definition Highlighted or emphasized Example That dress accentuated the woman’s curves and her husband could not keep his eyes off her. That dress saved their marriage 