unit 1 grade 12 vocabulary 2

Use 'encomium' in a sentence that highlights praise.

• The author's latest novel received an encomium from critics, praising its profound insights and captivating storytelling.

• The speech was filled with complaints rather than compliments.

• The painting was criticized for its lack of color and creativity.

• The film was met with silence, as no one had anything good to say.

Construct a sentence using 'coherent' to describe an argument.

• The argument was coherent but irrelevant to the topic.

• The argument lacked coherence, making it confusing.

• The argument was incoherent and difficult to follow.

• The argument presented was coherent, making it easy to follow and understand.

Create a sentence with 'belabor' that shows over-explanation.

• He explained the concept clearly and concisely.

• She briefly mentioned the topic without going into detail.

• During the meeting, John belabored the point about the importance of teamwork by reiterating the same idea multiple times, providing excessive examples, and even detailing the history of collaboration in the workplace.

• They touched on the subject but moved on quickly.

Write a sentence using 'eschew' to indicate avoidance.

• She loves to indulge in sweets every day.

• They frequently consume fast food without concern.

• He chose to embrace a sedentary lifestyle.

• She decided to eschew junk food in favor of a healthier diet.

Use 'acquisitive' in a sentence that reflects greed.

• His acquisitive nature drove him to hoard wealth, never satisfied with what he had.

• She was known for her altruistic and selfless behavior.

• His acquisitive mindset led him to donate to charity regularly.

• His acquisitive spirit made him generous with his wealth.

Formulate a sentence with 'emulate' that shows imitation.

• She wanted to create a unique style that was entirely her own.

• She tried to emulate her mentor's teaching style to inspire her own students.

• He often criticized others for trying to copy him.

• He decided to ignore his father's advice completely.

Create a sentence using 'arrogate' to indicate taking without right.

• They arrogated the land through a fair negotiation process.

• The government attempted to arrogate the citizens' rights without any legal justification.

• He arrogated the title of best player without any competition.

• The company decided to arrogate the profits from the charity event.

Write a sentence with 'banal' that describes something unoriginal.

• Her speech was anything but banal, filled with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives.

• The movie was criticized for its banal plot that offered nothing new or exciting.

• The painting was praised for its banal use of color that was vibrant and unique.

• The novel was celebrated for its banal characters that were complex and intriguing.

Use 'congeal' in a sentence that describes a change in state.

• The chocolate remained smooth and creamy throughout.

• The water evaporated quickly on the hot stove.

• As the soup cooled, it began to congeal into a thick, gelatinous mass.

• The ice cream began to melt in the sun.

Construct a sentence with 'carping' that shows criticism.

• She carped about the weather during the meeting.

• His carping praise left everyone confused.

• Her carping remarks about his presentation made him feel undervalued.

• Their carping laughter was heard from across the room.