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subconscious (noun)Def:
•the part of the mind’s function of which you are not aware
Sentence:
•Something in my subconscious told me that things were not quite right, but I wasn’t sure what. (compound sentence)
subconscious• Despite the fact
that the man became an accountant, he subconsciously felt he was meant to be a ninja. (complex sentence)
subdue (verb)Def:
•to conquer or bring under control
Sentence:
•The lion tamer was able to subdue the agitated animal, for he demonstrated great control. (Compound Sentence)
subdue• After recess, the
teacher’s soothing voice successfully subdued her noisy students, and they quietly began to work independently. (Compound Complex Sentence)
subjugate (verb)Def:
•to bring under control by force
Sentence:
•While the people rioted in the street, the military tried to subjugate them. (Complex Sentence)
subjugate• If the boss’s
employees did not agree with him, he threatened to subjugate them, and he meant it. (CCS)
subterranean (adj.)Def:
•beneath the earth’s surface
Sentence:
•The subterranean cave took us down 500 meters from the cave’s entrance, and we all began to panic. (Compound Sentence)
subterranean• In The City of
Ember, Lina and Doon live in a subterranean city that is slowly destructing. (Complex Sentence)
transfer (verb)Def:
•to carry or send from one person or place to another
Sentence:
•In frustration, the unhappy student asked to be transferred to a different gym class. (Complex Sentence)
transfer• Upon having an idea, Sophia went on iTunes, and she transferred her music onto her iPod. (CCS)
transform (verb)Def:
•to change in form or appearance
Sentence:
•The fairy godmother transformed the pumpkin into a carriage, and Cinderella travelled to the ball in style. (Compound Sentence)
transform• Cruising down
the freeway, everyone stared in awe as Optimus Prime transformed into a massive 18-wheeler. (Complex Sentence)
translucent (adj)Def:
•permitting some light to pass through, but giving an unclear imageSentence:
•The curtains were translucent, allowing only a little light to pass through. (Complex Sentence)
translucent• While playing Hide
and Seek, Sally was quickly found hiding behind the translucent screen, and she realized her hiding spot was not a wise choice. (CCS)
transplant (verb)Def:
•to plant in another place
Sentence:
•I transplanted my entire flower garden to a spot where it could get more sun, yet they still began to wilt. (Compound Sentence)
transplant• After the man
donated a portion of his liver, the doctors were able to transplant it into the patient’s body. (Complex Sentence)
forecast (verb)• to predict or estimate in
advance
• The economic forecast for 2011 shows steady growth in the housing market.
forethought (noun)• a thought that comes
beforehand, a prediction
• With a little forethought, you can save yourself a lot of work later on.
forewarn (verb)• To warn beforehand
• The weather bureau forewarned the residents of the approaching storm.
forewarn
• The girl’s parents forewarned her that if she failed Language Arts, she would be grounded for life.
posthumous (adj)• happening after someone’s
death
• The posthumous reading of his will offered many surprises about his wealth.
postpone (verb)• to put off until a later time
• Would it be okay with you if we postponed our appointment until next week?
preamble (noun)• an introduction or
introductory explanation
• The preamble briefly explained what the intent of the document was.
precaution (noun)• care taken beforehand
• Looking both ways before crossing the street is a precaution that everyone should practice.
precaution• The boy’s
mother took extra precautions by making sure he was dressed warmly before going outside.
premature (adj)• happening or ripening before
the natural or proper time.
• The premature baby was born a month too soon and was very small.