AC12, Unit 3
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AC12, Unit 3
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Modify
Antonyms: Leave alone Let be
Synonyms: Adjust Change Alter revise
Examples: Modify a vehicle by
adding new speakers Tractors have been
modified—cabs, A/C, GPS Modify game strategies
depending on who your opponent is
Definition: To make small
changes to something
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Modify sentences
The chef modified the recipe by adding applesauce and taking out vegetable oil.
I would modify my vehicle by…
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Objective (1)
Antonyms: No goals aimless
Synonyms: Aim Intention target
Examples: My job objective is to
become a lineman In basketball, the
objective is to make a basket
One objective you have is to earn your diploma
Definition: 1) a goal, a purpose
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Objective Sentences (1)
The objective of the running back was to score a touchdown.
One of my objectives is…
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Objective (2)
Antonyms: Biased Prejudiced One-sided
Synonyms: Neutral Unbiased unprejudiced
Examples: Multiple choice, true
false tests are objective Judges should be
objective Asking advice from
someone not involved
Definition: Free of bias, based
on facts
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Objective Sentences (1)
When you need advice, it’s good to ask someone with an objective point of view.
Someone I know who is objective is…
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Chronological
Antonyms: Random Jumping forward and
back in time
Synonyms: In sequence
Examples: The story of a day in
the life of a person Biographies Timelines
Definition: in order of time
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Chronological sentences
The Back to the Future movies are not chronological, because they go back and forth in time.
Something that is in chronological order is…
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Personnel
Antonyms:
Synonyms: Workers Staff Employees
Examples: Members of a sports
team Staff at McDonald’s All the teachers and
staff in the school
Definition: A group of people
who work for a business
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Personnel Sentences
All personnel need to complete the new health insurance forms.
I’ve been part of the personnel of…
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Dignified
Antonyms: Improper Humiliating Shameful degrading
Synonyms: grand Regal majestic
Examples: The parade marshal is
someone who is dignified The head table at a wedding
is for dignified guests Medals, awards worn on
uniforms make you appear dignified
Definition: Noble, honorable
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Dignified Sentences
Although she lost, the senator remained dignified and congratulated her opponent.
The dignified veterans…
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Conservative
Antonyms: trendy Modern Forward-thinking
Synonyms: Conventional Old-fashioned Careful cautions
Examples: Suit and tie Republicans Longer dresses Not taking chances—
field goals instead of 2-pt conversions
Definition: Traditional; slow to
change
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Conservative Sentences
My brother is very conservative with his money and rarely ever gambles.
I am/am not a conservative person because…
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Criteria
Antonyms:
Synonyms: Deciding factors Principles reasons measures
Examples: Quarterbacks: accurate
throwers, good decision makers
Chefs: tasty food, cook on time
College: size, location, majors, dorms
Definition: A basis or standard
to judge something
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Criteria Sentences
Before you choose a college, you should think about what criteria are important.
The criteria I have for a new car are…
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Periodically
Antonyms: Constantly Never
Synonyms: Occasionally Sometimes From time to time
Examples: Magazines,
newspapers are published periodically
Tests, quizzes Days off school
Definition: Every so often; at
certain times
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Periodically Sentences
Periodically, employees will evaluated by their manager.
Something I do periodically is…
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Antonyms: apathy Laziness indifference
Synonyms: ambition Desire “get up and go”
Examples: Start your own
business Begin a new project
at work Start a fundraising
drive
Definition: The ability to act on
your own.
Initiative
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Initiative Sentences
The church started a new fundraising initiative to send their teenagers on a mission trip.
At a job, I can show initiative by…
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Proficient
Antonyms: Clumsy Incompetent Unskilled ineffective
Synonyms: Talented Skillful Capable competent
Examples: Good grades Getting raises and
good comments Winning records
Definition: Very skilled
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Proficient Sentences
Being proficient in another language is a skill some businesses look for in employees.
I am proficient at…