NEW VOCABULARY STORY 79 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: NOTORIETY ELOQUENCE MATERIALISM MERCENARY EXEMPT MY VOCABULARY STORY: Macy the eloquent department store founder, earned notoriety for being mercenary and promoting materialism. However; he is largely exempt from criticism is New York, his original headquarters; because of the prosperity he brought to the city. SIMPLE VERSION: Macy the smooth talking department store founder, earned a bad reputation for being greedy and promoting a consumer culture. However; he is largely forgiven in New York, his original headquarters; because of the prosperity he brought to the city. Paraphrase: Macy was one of those shrewed 19th century robber barrons. He was widely known for greed and personally started a culture of consumerism. However; in New York his faults are overlooked because of the great wealth he brought into the City.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 79 Do Now EXPEDIENT DISMISS DISCOUNTS EXONERATE EXPLOITS CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: MY VOCABULARY STORY: People find it expedient to shop on line but they dismiss unbelievable discounts offered. Salesmen have mostly been exonerated from the exploits and excesses of the wild early days of the internet. SIMPLE VERSION: People find it practical to shop on line but they ignore unbelievable low prices offered. Salesmen have mostly been forgiven from the adventures and excesses of the wild early days of the internet. Paraphrase: The early days of the internet were like the Wild West. Salesman took advantage before regulations were set up to deal with it. A blanket amnesty has been given to those involved. Also buyers are now more sophisticated and less prone to being cheated as the internet has become the easy common marketplace.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 75 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: ZEALOT CANDOR INTEGRITY PITHY CALCULATED MY VOCABULARY STORY: Thomas Jefferson was a zealot. From his candor and integrity sprang pithy statements calculated to inspire people to freedom. SIMPLE VERSION: Thomas Jefferson was a enthusiast. From his opened honesty sprang pointed statements designed to inspire people to freedom.

VOCABULARY STORY 80 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PREDECESSOR PREDILECTION ENHANCE PRECURSOR NURTURE MY VOCABULARY STORY: The predecessors of modern humans had a predilection for meat enhanced by cooking. The precursor to stove were fire pits. Meat eating nurtured bigger brains. SIMPLE VERSION: The ancestors of modern humans had a liking for meat improved by cooking. The forerunners to stove were fire pits. Meat eating nourished bigger brains.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 76 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: CATALYST CAPACITY GRATIFY CAPITULATE HIERARCHY MY VOCABULARY STORY: The capacity of 19th trains gratified the need for transportation of the masses. The train companies capitulated to the high classes by making a hierarchy of seating with first class carriages. Trains were a catalyst bringing on the modern age. SIMPLE VERSION: The ability to carry of 19th trains satisfied the need for transportation of the masses. The train companies gave in to the high classes by making a rank of seating with first class carriages. Trains were a agent of change bringing on the modern age.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 40 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: CONCUR INDISCRIMINATE MAR RANT EMBELLISH MY VOCABULARY STORY: Auction houses concur that indiscriminate restorations mar the value of old furniture. So the man ranted when his wife refinished his colonial era table in an attempt to embellish it. SIMPLE VERSION: Auction houses agree that haphazard restorations ruin the value of old furniture. So the man raved when his wife resurfaced his colonial era table in an attempt to make it look better. HINDI नई शब्दावली कहानी 40 अभी करें अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ ध्यान दें अनुवाद Google अनुवाद द्वारा किया जाता है। एक उलटा अनुवाद अलग-अलग सटीकता दिखाता है। यदि वे भाषा समूहों में हैं शामिल बेहतर कर सकता है, मैं इसे आपके संस्करण में बदल दूंगा। पॉल स्किटोन क्या आप इन पाँच शब्दों वाली एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? सहमत होना अविवेकी मार्च शेख़ी संवारना मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: नीलामी घर इस बात से सहमत हैं कि अंधाधुंध पुनर्स्थापन से मूल्य में गिरावट आती है पुराना फ़र्निचर। जब उसकी पत्नी ने उसके औपनिवेशिक युग को फिर से पूरा किया तो वह आदमी चिल्लाने लगा इसे अलंकृत करने के प्रयास में तालिका। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة 40 افعل الآن الآن مع النسخ الهندية والعربية والكورية ملاحظة تتم الترجمات بواسطة مترجم جوجل. العكس تظهر الترجمة دقة متفاوتة. إذا كان هؤلاء في المجموعات اللغوية يمكن تضمينها بشكل أفضل ، وسوف أقوم بتغييرها إلى نسختك. بول سكيتون هل يمكنك كتابة قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس ؟: كونكور عشوائي مارس تبجح إمبيليش قصتي في المفردات: تتفق دور المزادات على أن عمليات الترميم العشوائية تشوه قيمة أثاث قديم. لذلك صرخ الرجل عندما أعادت زوجته إنهاء عصره الاستعماري الجدول في محاولة لتزيينه. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 40 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전으로 참고 번역은 Google 번역으로 수행됩니다. 반전 번역은 다양한 정확도를 보여줍니다. 언어 그룹에 있는 경우 포함하면 더 잘할 수 있습니다. 귀하의 버전으로 변경하겠습니다. 폴 스키톤 다음 다섯 단어를 포함하는 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 동의 무차별 망치다 폭언 꾸미다 내 어휘 이야기: 경매장들은 무분별한 복원이 가치를 손상시킨다는 데 동의합니다. 오래된 가구. 그래서 아내가 식민지 시대를 다시 마무리하자 남자는 소리쳤다. 그것을 꾸미려는 시도의 테이블.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: FOUNDERS CONSENSUS CONCISE EPHEMERAL FACILITY MY VOCABULARY STORY: The founders of the USA had a consensus on ideas, concisely expressed in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. They feared their government would be ephemeral so set up facilities to teach and maintain the principals of liberty. SIMPLE VERSION: The establishers of the USA had an agreement on ideas, compactly expressed in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. They feared their government would be short-lived so set up institutions to teach and maintain the principals of liberty. HINDI: नई शब्दावली की कहानी अभी करो अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? संस्थापकों सर्��सम्मति संक्षिप्त क्षणिक सुविधा मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के संस्थापकों के पास विचारों पर आम सहमति थी, संक्षेप में। स्वतंत्रता और संविधान की घोषणा में व्यक्त किया गया। उन्हें डर था कि उनकी सरकार अल्पकालिक होगी, इसलिए सुविधाओं की स्थापना की स्वतंत्रता के सिद्धांतों को पढ़ाने और बनाए रखने के लिए। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة افعل الآن الآن مع الإصدارات الهندية والعربية والكورية هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: مؤسسي اجماع مقتضب ظاعن سهولة قصة مفرداتي: كان لدى مؤسسي الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية إجماع على الأفكار ، بإيجاز أعرب عنها في إعلان الاستقلال والدستور. كانوا يخشون أن تكون حكومتهم سريعة الزوال ، لذا أقاموا مرافق لتعليم والحفاظ على مبادئ الحرية. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전이 제공됩니다. 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 설립자 합의 간결한 재지 않는 시설 내 어휘 이야기 : 미국의 건국자들은 아이디어에 대해 간결하게 합의했습니다 독립 선언문과 헌법에 표현되어 있습니다. 그들은 정부가 일시적일 것을 두려워하여 시설을 설치했습니다 자유의 원칙을 가르치고 유지하기 위해.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PREVALENT REFLECT REFRAIN IMPLEMENT ANARCHY MY VOCABULARY STORY: Crime in US cities is now prevalent. People must reflect and refrain. Also a strong police response is needed to prevent total anarchy. SIMPLE VERSION: Crime in US cities is now commonplace. People must think this over and control themselves. Also a strong police response is needed to prevent a total social breakdown. HINDI: नई शब्दावली की कहानी अभी करो अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? प्रचलित विचार करना टेक कार्यान्वित अराजकता मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: अमेरिकी शहरों में अपराध अब प्रचलित है। लोगों को चिंतन करना चाहिए और इससे बचना चाहिए। इसके अलावा पूर्ण अराजकता को रोकने के लिए एक मजबूत पुलिस प्रतिक्रिया की आवश्यकता है। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة افعل الآن الآن مع الإصدارات الهندية والعربية والكورية هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: انتشارا افتكر الامتناع عن أنجز فوضى قصة مفرداتي: الجريمة في المدن الأمريكية منتشرة الآن. يجب على الناس التفكير والامتناع. كما أن هناك حاجة إلى استجابة قوية من الشرطة لمنع الفوضى التامة. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전이 제공됩니다. 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 널리 반사하다 후렴 도구 무정부 상태 내 어휘 이야기 : 미국 도시의 범죄는 현재 널리 퍼져 있습니다. 사람들은 반성하고 자제해야합니다. 또한 완전한 무정부 상태를 막기 위해서는 강력한 경찰 대응이 필요합니다.

This program tests 17,000 words. You get to chose the length of the words or leave it random. You hear a word; you can slow it down to make it clear. You write the word on paper. You see the answer. This program is useful if sobering.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: THESIS TRANSPARENT ILLICIT ILLUSORY TRANSIENT MY VOCABULARY STORY: Martin Luther wrote a thesis stating it was transparent the Catholic Church had illicit practices and it’s claim to absolute authority was illusory and would prove to be transient. SIMPLE VERSION: Martin Luther wrote a essay stating it was clear the Catholic Church had wrong practices and it’s claim to absolute authority was not real and would be overturned. HINDI: मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: मार्टिन लूथर ने एक थीसिस लिखी जिसमें कहा गया कि यह कैथोलिक को पारदर्शी बनाता है चर्च में गैरकानूनी प्रथाएं थीं और पूर्ण अधिकार का उसका दावा था भ्रामक और क्षणिक साबित होगा. सरल संस्करण: मार्टिन लूथर ने एक निबंध लिखा था जिसमें कहा गया था कि यह स्पष्ट रूप से कैथोलिक है चर्च में ग़लत प्रथाएँ थीं और पूर्ण अधिकार का उसका दावा था वास्तविक नहीं है और पलट दिया जाएगा। ARABIC: هل يمكنك كتابة قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس ؟: أُطرُوحَة شفاف غير شرعي إلوسوري عابر قصتي في المفردات: كتب مارتن لوثر أطروحة قال فيها إنها شفافة للكاثوليكية كان للكنيسة ممارسات غير مشروعة وكان ادعاءها بالسلطة المطلقة وهمي وسيثبت أنه عابر. نسخة بسيطة: كتب مارتن لوثر مقالًا قال فيه إنه من الواضح أن الكاثوليكية الكنيسة لديها ممارسات خاطئة وكان ادعاء السلطة المطلقة ليس حقيقيا وسيتم قلبه. KOREAN: 다음 다섯 단어를 포함하는 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 명제 투명한 불법 환상 과도 현상 내 어휘 이야기: 마틴 루터는 가톨릭이 투명하다는 논문을 썼습니다. 교회는 불법적인 관행을 가지고 있었고 절대적인 권위에 대한 주장은 환상적이며 일시적인 것으로 판명됩니다. 간단한 버전: 마틴 루터는 카톨릭이 분명하다는 에세이를 썼습니다. 교회는 잘못된 관행을 가지고 있었고 절대적인 권위에 대한 주장은 실제가 아니며 뒤집힐 것입니다. VIETNAMESE: BẠN CÓ THỂ LÀM MỘT CÂU CHUYỆN CÓ NĂM TỪ NÀY KHÔNG?: ĐỀ TÀI TRONG SUỐT BẤT HỢP PHÁP HÃO HUYỀN TẠM THỜI CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Martin Luther đã viết một luận án khẳng định rõ ràng Công giáo Nhà thờ có những hành vi bất hợp pháp và nó tuyên bố quyền lực tuyệt đối là ảo tưởng và sẽ được chứng minh là thoáng qua. PHIÊN BẢN ĐƠN GIẢN: Martin Luther đã viết một bài luận nói rằng rõ ràng Công giáo Nhà thờ đã có những thực hành sai lầm và nó tuyên bố quyền lực tuyệt đối là không có thật và sẽ bị đảo lộn.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 51 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: GENERALIZATION PERVASIVE DIMINUTION DEPICT GENRE MY VOCABULARY STORY: A generalization about inflation can be made. There is a pervasive diminution of product sizes. This is depicted for comedy in genre like TV and films. SIMPLE VERSION: A characterization about inflation can be made. There is a overall shrinking of product sizes. This is portrayed for comedy in artforms like TV and films. HINDI: क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? साधारणीकरण व्यापक कमी चित्रित करना शैली मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: मुद्रास्फीति के बारे में एक सामान्यीकरण किया जा सकता है। उत्पाद के आकार में व्यापक कमी है। यह टीवी और फिल्मों जैसी शैली में कॉमेडी के लिए चित्रित किया गया है। सरल संस्करण: मुद्रास्फीति के बारे में एक लक्षण वर्णन किया जा सकता है। उत्पाद के आकार में समग्र कमी आई है। यह टीवी और फिल्मों जैसे कलारूपों में कॉमेडी के लिए चित्रित किया गया है। ARABIC: هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: التعميم انتشارا انتقاص تصور النوع قصة مفرداتي: يمكن إجراء تعميم حول التضخم. هناك تضاؤل واسع النطاق في أحجام المنتجات. يصور هذا للكوميديا في النوع مثل التلفزيون والأفلام. نسخة بسيطة: يمكن إجراء توصيف حول التضخم. هناك تقلص عام في أحجام المنتجات. يتم تصوير هذا للكوميديا في أشكال فنية مثل التلفزيون والأفلام. KOREAN: 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 일반화 보급 감소 묘사하다 장르 내 어휘 이야기 : 인플레이션에 대한 일반화가 이루어질 수 있습니다. 제품 크기가 널리 퍼져 있습니다. 이것은 TV 및 영화와 같은 장르의 코미디로 묘사됩니다. 간단한 버전 : 인플레이션에 대한 특성화를 할 수 있습니다. 제품 크기가 전반적으로 축소되고 있습니다. 이것은 TV 및 영화와 같은 예술 형식의 코미디로 묘사됩니다. VIETNAMESE: BẠN CÓ THỂ LÀM MỘT CÂU CHUYỆN CÓ CHỨA NĂM TỪ NÀY KHÔNG?: TỔNG QUÁT RỘNG KHẮP NGỪNG SẢN XUẤT MIÊU TẢ LOẠI CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Một khái quát về lạm phát có thể được thực hiện. Có một sự giảm thiểu phổ biến của kích thước sản phẩm. Điều này được mô tả cho hài kịch trong thể loại như truyền hình và phim. PHIÊN BẢN ĐƠN GIẢN: Một đặc tính về lạm phát có thể được thực hiện. Có một sự thu hẹp tổng thể của kích thước sản phẩm. Điều này được miêu tả cho hài kịch trong các loại hình nghệ thuật như truyền hình và phim ảnh.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: CORROBORATE CREDULITY FUTILE CONVERGE CONVICTION MY VOCABULARY STORY: Victims corroborate this story. Because of the credulity of the innocent, it was futile to stop them from buying harmful so called health food products. Police converged on one real bad vendor and a conviction was gotten. SIMPLE VERSION: Victims say this story is true. Bacause of the gullibility of the simple, it was useless to stop them from buying harmful so called health food products. Police raided one real bad vendor and a guilty sentence was gotten. HINDI: क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? पुष्टि करें विश्वासशीलता व्यर्थ अभिसरित होना दोषसिद्धि मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: पीड़ित इस कहानी की पुष्टि करते हैं। अहंकारिता के कारण निर्दोषों में से, उन्हें हानिकारक खरीदने से रोकना व्यर्थ था। तथाकथित स्वास्थ्य खाद्य उत्पाद। पुलिस ने एक असली बुराई पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया विक्रेता और एक दोषसिद्धि प्राप्त की गई थी। ARABIC: هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: أثبت سذاجه عقيمه تتلاقي اعتقاد قصة مفرداتي: ويؤكد الضحايا هذه القصة. بسبب السذاجة من الأبرياء ، كان من غير المجدي منعهم من الشراء الضار ما يسمى المنتجات الغذائية الصحية. تقاربت الشرطة على واحد سيء حقيقي البائع وحصلت على إدانة. KOREAN: 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 확실하게 하다 망신 쓸데없는 한데 모아지다 신념 내 어휘 이야기 : 피해자들은 이 이야기를 뒷받침합니다. 믿음 때문에 무고한 사람들이 해로운 것을 사는 것을 막는 것은 헛된 일이었습니다 소위 건강 식품이라고합니다. 경찰은 하나의 진짜 나쁜 것에 수렴했다 공급 업체와 유죄 판결을 받았습니다. VIETNAMESE: BẠN CÓ THỂ LÀM MỘT CÂU CHUYỆN CÓ CHỨA NĂM TỪ NÀY KHÔNG?: CHỨNG THỰC UY TÍN VÔ ÍCH HỘI TỤ NIỀM TIN CÂU CHUYỆN TỪ VỰNG CỦA TÔI: Nạn nhân chứng thực câu chuyện này. Vì sự tín nhiệm của những người vô tội, thật vô ích khi ngăn chặn họ mua những thứ có hại Vì vậy, được gọi là sản phẩm thực phẩm sức khỏe. Cảnh sát hội tụ về một điều tồi tệ thực sự Người bán hàng và một bản án đã được nhận.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 24 DO NOW CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: expository denounce enumerate distinction renounce MY VOCABULARY STORY: There was a expository exhibit in Berlin to denounce the Nazi regime. Its features were enumerated and the distinction between them and healthy ones was explained. It was made clear that a government should renounce total control. SIMPLE VERSION: There was a teaching exhibit in Berlin to proclaim the evils of the Nazi regime. Its features were listed and the difference between them and healthy ones was explained. It was made clear that a government should repudiate total control. PARAPHRASE: An exhibit in Berlin discussed the evils of Nazi totalitarianism and its departure from a healthy form of government.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 25 DO NOW CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: EXHAUSTIVE EXPLANATORY EXPLOIT CIVIL MATERIAL MY VOCABULARY STORY: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has exhaustive explanatory notes on exhibits showing how the military exploited civil material to keep the war going for so long. SIMPLE VERSION: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has extensive informative notes on exhibits showing how the military used ordinary civilian’s material to keep the war going for so long. PARAPHRASE: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has many well captioned exhibits on how the war was prolonged by using every resource available.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 27 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: DISCOUNT EXPEDIENT EXPLOIT EXONERATE DISMISS MY VOCABULARY STORY: To create big discounts, China has found it expedient to exploit its people. Most Americans enjoy the low prices, exonerate China and dismiss the matter from their minds. SIMPLE VERSION: To create low prices, China has found it practical to enslave its people. Most Americans enjoy the prices, forgive China and put the matter out their minds. PARAPHRASE: To get low cost goods, China has resorted to slavery. Americans benefit, don’t blame China and forget about it.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 28 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: explicit methodical regimen medium discordant MY VOCABULARY STORY: There is an explicit methodical regimen of medium difficulty to lose weight that is not discordant with ordinary activity but it takes a long time. SIMPLE VERSION: There is an clear step by step program of moderate difficulty to lose weight that is not incompatIble with ordinary activity but it takes a long time. PARAPHRASE: There is a way to lose weight you can do and led a normal life but it is a lengthy process.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 29 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: materialism disinclination dissent exempt mercenary MY VOCABULARY STORY: In the 60’s, materialism had caused a disinclination for war. There was dissent and rich kids were exempt. At the same time there mercenaries willing to fight for anyone for pay. SIMPLE VERSION: In the 60’s, physical comfort culture had caused a unwillingness to go to war. There were protests and rich kids were excused. At the same time there soldiers of fortune willing to fight for anyone for pay. PARAPHRASE: By the 60’s American were to soft for war. Rich kids were excused and there were protests. Some cashed in by fighting for cash.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 16 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PROPONENT PRONE PROFOUND PROMPT PROLIFIC MY VOCABULARY STORY: Sole proponents of an idea are prone to profound nearsightedness. Working in groups helps prompt new idea that keep people prolific. SIMPLE VERSION: Lone supporters of an idea tend to be very closed minded. Working in groups helps spark new idea that keep people productive. PARAPHRASE: People working alone are not opened to new ideas. Groups help avoid this so people can achieve more.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 12 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: NEBULOUS NARRATIVE NAIVETE COMPREHENSIVE NEFARIOUS MY VOCABULARY STORY: George Orwell’s Animal Farm starts as a nebulous narrative with a kind of naivete but becomes a comprehensive description of a state’s nefarious nature. SIMPLE VERSION: George Orwell’s Animal Farm starts s a dream-like story with a childish simplicity but become a complete description of a state’s wickedness. PARAPHRASE: Animal Farm is written as a child’s fable but gives a powerful portrait of evil.

NEW VOCABULARY STORY 19 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: digression cliche founder dilemma friction MY VOCABULARY STORY: Older American textbooks have digressions into cliches praising the founders. Newer ones talk about their dilemma: the friction between a bankrupt righteous England looking to recover money spent in a war to protect the colonies and America which did not want to pay even a penny. SIMPLE VERSION: Older American textbooks have departures into trite praise of the founders. Newer ones talk about their problem: the conflict between a bankrupt righteous England looking to recover money spent in a war to protect the colonies and America which did not want to pay even a penny. PARAPHRASE: Older American textbooks spend time giving standard praise to the founders; as if they acted in a vacuum for noble causes. Newer ones look at the reality of their situation: England needed to recover money spent on protecting them and that was reasonable and they unreasonable did not want o pay.