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LABEL AND NUMBER ALL EXERCISES. Exercise 1 Definitions Use a dictionary to look up the definitions of each word. Write the definitions on a separate sheet of paper. Exercise 2 Writing Correct Words Write the word from the vocabulary list that fits each definition. 1. likely to decay or spoil 2. reliable and believable 3. a sham, pretense, or mockery 4. strike back, get revenge, get even 5. sour or bitter in mood or tone 6. an inquiry 7. arrival; invasion 8. to speak clearly; expressing oneself clearly 9. force, intimidation, bullying 10. coordinate; match acerbic articulate coercion credible influxperishable query retaliate synchronize travesty Word List dible

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**Exercise 1: Definitions** - Use a dictionary to look up the definitions of each word and write them on a separate sheet. **Exercise 2: Writing Correct Words** 1. likely to decay or spoil - perishable 2. reliable and believable - credible 3. a sham, pretense, or mockery - travesty 4. strike back, get revenge, get even - retaliate 5. sour or bitter in mood or tone - acerbic 6. an inquiry - query 7. arrival; invasion - influx 8. to speak clearly; expressing oneself clearly - articulate 9. force, intimidation, bullying - coercion 10. coordinate; match - synchronize

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Below are the exercises labeled and numbered as requested. ────────────────────────────── Exercise 1: Definitions ────────────────────────────── Task: Use a dictionary to look up the definitions of each vocabulary word. Write each definition on a separate sheet of paper. ────────────────────────────── Exercise 2: Writing Correct Words ────────────────────────────── Task: Write the word from the vocabulary list that best fits each definition below. Vocabulary List: • acerbic • articulate • coercion • credible • influx • perishable • query • retaliate • synchronize • travesty Definitions: 1. likely to decay or spoil   Answer: perishable 2. reliable and believable   Answer: credible 3. a sham, pretense, or mockery   Answer: travesty 4. strike back, get revenge, get even   Answer: retaliate 5. sour or bitter in mood or tone   Answer: acerbic 6. an inquiry   Answer: query 7. arrival; invasion   Answer: influx 8. to speak clearly; expressing oneself clearly   Answer: articulate 9. force, intimidation, bullying   Answer: coercion 10. coordinate; match   Answer: synchronize ────────────────────────────── End of Exercises ──────────────────────────────

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Did you know that the word "acerbic" comes from the Latin root "acer," which means "sharp" or "bitter"? This etymology reflects not just the taste of certain foods, but also the sharpness of wit or criticism. So next time someone describes a comment as acerbic, you’ll know they’re talking about something that bites! The process of writing definitions helps reinforce language skills, but did you know it can also improve your memory? By engaging with new words, you create mental connections that aid recall later. So while it might seem tedious, this exercise is like giving your brain a tasty workout!

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