Vocab/Mentor Sentences Bi-Weekly Vocab Study

Word #1: ​Ambiguous

Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“Thus, these events certainly raise the price of ice cream, but their impact on the amount
of ice cream sold is ​ambiguous​ (that is, it could go either way)” (Mindtap -Economics Online
Textbook, p4-4b).
Definition and part of speech:
Adjective, uncertain or able to be thought of in two/more ways.
Your own sentence that uses it:
I am always ​ambiguous​ even though I work hard, I can never decide on anything.l
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
ambigere - to debate, to hesitate, to go about & ambi- "about" & ambhi- around & agere
-act.

Word #2:​ ​Succinct

Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“I sit in Language and Literacy, staring at the instructor as she talks about the
importance of composing ​succinct​ messages when communicating via port” (242 Condie).
IDR Book: Matched
Definition and part of speech:
Adjective, to be clearly expressed and without excess words; to be girded/compact
Your own sentence that uses it:
My appreciation for ​succinct​ responses has grown immeasurably.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
Middle French: Succincte- "having one's belt fastened tightly”
Latin: succinctus "prepared” & cingere "to gird"

Word #3:​ ​Derisively

Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“It is certain, if you aim high enough, that you will find your strongest beliefs ridiculed and
challenged; principles that you cherish may be ​derisively​ dismissed by those” (81-84 Albright).
Definition and part of speech:
Adjective, Causing derision or expressing ridicule/scorn
Your own sentence that uses it:
Those who usually cause contempt also have ​derisively​ annoying laughter.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
The past participle stem is deridere - to ridicule & ridere - to laugh
Word #4: ​Belie
Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“The scrapes on her leg ​belie​ her statement that the rock is soft, but I know what she
means” (141 Condie).
IDR Book:​ Crossed
Definition and part of speech:
Verb, To contradict, or to give a false impression.
Your own sentence that uses it:
Watching youtube aimlessly ​belies​ my work ethic.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
Old English, beleogan- "to deceive by lies” & Old English, belicgan- "to encompass, beleaguer”

Word #5:​ ​Vector

Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a ​vector​”(36 Hill).
From my Physics textbook.
Definition and part of speech:
Noun, a quantity represented by a line that has magnitude and direction.
Noun, a compass direction or the course direction of an airplane
Verb, to change the thrust/engine direction for steering
Verb, to guide via radioed vector
Your own sentence that uses it:
(I am using the: Noun, a compass direction)
Ky, the main protagonist, changes his vector because he has no idea how his golden
compass works.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
Vector- one who carries or conveys & vehere - to carry.

Word #6:​ ​Scalar

Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“A quantity that is just a number without any direction, such as distance, time
temperature, is called a ​Scalar​” (36 Hill).
Definition and part of speech:
Noun, a quantity that has a magnitude which has no direction.
Adjective, arranged like a ladder
Your own sentence that uses it:
(Using the Adjective one)
When I was younger, I thought I could climb ​scalar​ giffrafes because their long necks
reached up into the sky like the staircase to heaven.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
Latin, scalaris - "of or pertaining to a ladder," & scalae- "ladder, steps, flight of steps
Word #7:​ ​Prosthesis
Context you found it in: (copy down the sentence/phrase and cite):
“The inner structure of a ​prosthesis​, called a pylon, is now commonly made of
carbon-fiber composites and new types of plastics” (24 Hill).
Definition and part of speech:
Noun, an artificial device made from plastics to replace a missing or disabled limb.
Your own sentence that uses it:
I wonder how having a ​prosthesis​ would feel; as you grow older, you need to continually
replace it in order to fit your size.
Words with similar Latin/Greek roots (i.e. laudable applaud) and/or synonyms:
Greek: prosthesis - addition & prostithenai - add to & tithenai - to put.