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Vocabulary Development: Meaning in Context: Chapter: 2 Teamwork Skills

 Vocabulary Development:

Meaning in Context: 

Chapter: 2 Teamwork Skills

Delectable:

Meaning: Delighted, delicious, tasty.

Example: The chocolate cake was so delectable that it made everyone smile with delight.

Insignificant:

Meaning: Unimportant.

Example: The minor typos in your essay are insignificant compared to the overall quality of your work.

Triumph:

Meaning: Victory, success.

Example: Winning the championship was a tremendous triumph for the team.

Expedition:

Meaning: Voyage.

Example: They embarked on an expedition to explore the remote Amazon rainforest.

Inspiration:

Meaning: Motivation.

Example: The incredible stories of successful entrepreneurs can be a great source of inspiration for aspiring business owners.

Hove in sight:

Meaning: To rise to view.

Example: As they sailed closer to the shore, the lighthouse hove in sight, guiding them safely to the harbor.

Anticipation:

Meaning: Speculation, prediction.

Example: There was a sense of anticipation in the air as people eagerly awaited the announcement of the new product features.

Ponderous:

Meaning: Burden, heavy, weighty.

Example: The ponderous backpack felt like a heavy burden during the long hike.

Range up:

Meaning: Elevate.

Example: With his hard work and dedication, he managed to range up the corporate ladder quickly, reaching a high-ranking position in the company.

Contemplate:

Meaning: To consider.

Example: Before making a decision, it's important to contemplate the pros and cons of each option.

Happen along:

Meaning: Encounter, to meet accidentally.

Example: I didn't plan to meet John at the café; we just happened along each other while grabbing coffee.

Covet:

Meaning: Desire, wish.

Example: She couldn't help but covet her neighbor's beautiful garden and wished hers looked the same.

Attain:

Meaning: Achieve, obtain.

Example: Through years of hard work and dedication, she was able to attain her dream of becoming a doctor.

Muse:

Meaning: Reflect, speculate.

Example: While gazing at the starry night sky, he would often muse about the mysteries of the universe.


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