You Say You Want a Revolution?
Words for the
Downtrodden
Due December 16
Provide the definition of the following words. Include the
dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary definition into your
own words. Write a sentence for each. Post one of the eleven sentences as a
comment.
1. alienated
2. alliance
3. disparity
4. servile
5. suppressed
You are so Beautiful
Words for the Interior Decorator
6. embellish
7. florid
8. opulent
9. ornate
10. ostentatious
11. poignant
To avoid social interactions, the loner alienated himself at assemblies, dances, and other school activities.
ReplyDeleteThis sentence works, but we more commonly alienate others rather than ourselves.
ReplyDeleteOnce they learned of their lack of disparity, the two families ended their feud and became friends.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little unclear on the context. What do you mean by "lack of disparity"?
DeleteWhen writing on Facebook, I embellish many details so I don't sound like a complete freak.
ReplyDeleteThis is another sentence with context issues. If you're trying to mask freakishness, you'd probably remove details rather than add them.
DeleteThe ball, had a opulent red carpet and crystal chandeliers elegantly hanging from the ceiling.
ReplyDeleteYou're using the word correctly (quite well, in fact), but you have two conventions errors to clean up.
DeleteThe Cheerleaders wore ostentatious uniforms at the Homecoming football game.
ReplyDeleteNo need to capitalize cheerleaders, unless it's a band name or something. The Cheerleaders, by the way, would be a pretty good band name.
DeleteThe disparities between her and her sister were astounding, so much so that most people didn’t think they were related in any way.
ReplyDelete~Jade Belciu
When I walk with my friend, and I feel alienated because his friends don’t talk to me.
ReplyDeleteYou're using the word properly, but I'd proofread this sentence before I turn it in.
DeleteI'm not sure about this one...
ReplyDeleteHe was overly helpful - washing dishes, sweeping the floors, cleaning the house - to the point of being of servile.
You're using the word properly, so I'll guess you're unsure about the punctuation. To test the punctuation of an interrupter, simply remove it from the sentence and see if you're left with a complete sentence.
DeleteFor our studio audience, what is the effect of the interrupter?
My aunt wears ostentatious jewelry, including a beautiful ruby ring.
ReplyDeleteGrandma's china cabinet was filled with ornate teacups and matching saucers.
ReplyDeleteThe two girls, who commonly were picked on, formed a strong alliance and together stood up to the bullies.
ReplyDeleteCelebrities often attract a posse of servile beings who are willing to cater to their every desire.
ReplyDeleteThe manager made sure his more opulent clients had the very best service.
ReplyDeleteThe disparity of the US and Iran makes it virtually impossible for the nations to come to an agreement.
ReplyDeleteHis brother gave an extremely poignant speech at his funeral, causing many people to take out tissues to wipe the rivers of tears rushing down their faces.
ReplyDeleteAt home, I feel alienated and alone from my friends.
ReplyDeleteHis aggressive behavior would eventually alienate his coworkers.
ReplyDeleteI never considered myself opulent until I could no longer count my paycheck by its number of digits.
ReplyDeleteThere was an apparent disparity between the lawyer's income and the storekeeper's income.
ReplyDeleteThe Victor's Tour was a very poignant event for the district dwellers.
ReplyDeleteThe downtrodden vagrant could offer only a suppressed smile and quiet well-wishing in exchange for the gift.
ReplyDeleteDid you want it used in a way referring to "revolutionary" stuff, or does that not matter?
A feeling of alienation blows over me as I sit in the corner, clutching my book bag and watching all the other school kids spend time with their friends.
ReplyDeleteMany would argue that the White House interiors were at their most opulent during the Kennedy years.
ReplyDeleteHer house, or mansion, was opulent with its Persian rugs and mahogany furniture and orignal art work.
ReplyDeleteDuring the war, the association doesn’t want to waste time mourning the loss of others, but it doesn’t want to alienate its members either.
ReplyDeleteThe storyteller prefers to embellish his stories to make them more exciting.
ReplyDeletethe two countries that once were hostile towards one another, soon formed an ally to defeat the bigger enemy.
ReplyDeleteThe florid watch stumped even a watchmaker.
ReplyDeleteSusie and James formed an alliance to defeat the cyborg army.
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas tree was set up in an ornate though beautiful manner.
ReplyDeleteAfter being away from my parents, I felt alienated when I returned.
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