| 11. Induce (trans. verb)-to move by persuasion or influence; to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation. Sent.- She tried to induce him into buying the book, by using the snob appeal approach. Source- My science textbook. Etymology-Middle English, from Latin inducere, from in- + ducere to lead |
| 14.inductive(adj)leading on,inducing. sent.- She used a inductive technique to lead him on to the answer of the problem. Source- When we were learning about deductive and inductive reasoing in Mr. Maite's class. Etymology-15th century |
| 13. adequate (adj)-sufficient for a specific requirement ; also : barely sufficient or satisfactory. Sent.- Her first attempt at the song was only adquate, becuase she needed practice. Source- It just sort of popped into my head. Etymology-Latin adaequatus, past participle of adaequare to make equal, from ad- + aequare to equal |
| 12. deceptive (adj)-tending or having power to deceive Sent.- He was deceptive and tricked to couple into buying the car. Source- It was on a biology worksheet. Etymology-.*website gave none* |
| 15.sophisitic(adj)of or relating to sophists , sophistry, or the ancient Sophists sent.- She had a sophisitic air to her, becuase she acted like royality. Source-Mr. Maite's class Etymology-16th century |
| 16. lecturing (verb)- deliver a lecture or a course of lectures Sent- Mr. Feeny lectured the class about the course of jouranlism. Source- Mr. Feeney said it on Boy Meets World Etymology- *Website gave none* |
| 17. Underrated(trans. verb)- to rate too low, undervalue Sent- The teacher has hastily underrated your abilites as a student. Source-Sherlock Holmes exerpt Etymology- 17th century |
| 19.piqued (trans. verb)- arouse anger or resentment in, irrate. Sent.- I find him often piquing other, with his annoying jokes. Source-Sherlock Holmes exerpt Etymology- French piquer, literally, to prick |
| 18.Luminous(adj.)-emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light. Of or relating to light or to luminous flux Sent- When she passed a light, the air was filled with a luminous glow. Source-Sherlock Holmes exerpt Etymology- Middle English, from Latin luminosus, from lumin |
| 20.Settee (noun)- a long seat with a back Sent- Homes leaned back in his settee thinking aloud. Source-Sherlock Holmes exerpt Etymology- alteration of settle |