4.10.T - Lesson: The Hobbit Vocabulary

Define 'abominable'.

• Commonplace and ordinary.

• Highly praised; admirable.

• Mysterious and intriguing.

• Causing moral revulsion; detestable.

Use 'abominable' in a sentence.

• The abominable snowman is a popular myth.

• She found the abominable creature in the forest.

• His abominable behavior was unacceptable.

• The abominable weather ruined our plans for the picnic.

Define 'alliance'.

• A casual friendship between individuals.

• A competition between rival groups.

• A formal agreement or partnership for cooperation between parties.

• A temporary gathering of people for a specific event.

Use 'alliance' in a sentence.

• The alliance is a popular dance move.

• She joined the alliance to learn cooking.

• The two countries formed an alliance to promote peace and trade.

• The alliance was a type of fruit.

Define 'antiquity'.

• A type of ancient architecture.

• The ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

• A historical novel set in the 18th century.

• A modern art movement.

Use 'antiquity' in a sentence.

• The ruins of the ancient city are a testament to the grandeur of antiquity.

• Antiquity is a term used to describe modern technology.

• The painting is a beautiful example of modern antiquity.

• The book discusses the future of antiquity in society.

Define 'bias'.

• Bias is a tendency to favor one perspective over others, often leading to unfair outcomes.

• Bias is the ability to make decisions without any influence from personal opinions.

• Bias refers to a statistical error in data analysis.

• Bias is a neutral viewpoint that considers all perspectives equally.

Use 'bias' in a sentence.

• Her bias was evident in her choice of dessert.

• Her bias towards her favorite team influenced her judgment during the game.

• The bias of the weather forecast was surprising.

• He showed no bias when making his decision.

Define 'cleave'.

• To combine or unite; to break apart.

• To split or sever; to adhere firmly.

• To ignore or overlook; to embrace tightly.

• To dissolve or melt; to strengthen.

Use 'cleave' in a sentence.

• The artist cleaved the canvas to create a new piece.

• The chef decided to cleave the vegetables for the salad.

• She cleaved the book open to find the recipe.

• The lumberjack used his axe to cleave the log in half.