Vocab-ability Prefix–257 (a___ = verb prefix) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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[teatree]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. Prince Charming awakened Sleeping Beauty with a kiss.

2. The parent gave her child a toy to amuse them and keep them quiet.

3. The celebrity assured the politician of her support and tweeted this to her fans.

4. The new President had the opportunity to appoint a new judge to the Supreme Court.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[gabrielatravels]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. awaken
   She wasn't properly awakened during the exam.

2. amuse
   I tried to amuse my mom so she will forget easier about the loss she had.

3. assure
   I assured my sister that she will take all the exams with no problem because she's an intelligent person.

4. appoint
   I wanted to appoint a meetup in my country but not too many were interested..

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!
Just remember, it's a good idea to stay awake during exams.

[candy49]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. The only sign that the volcano in Mt Etna was awakening was an increase in small earthquakes in the area.

2. Medieval courts kept jesters to amuse the King.

3. President Truman sought to assure Europe of protection against the Soviet Union by signing the NATO defence treaty.

4. When making her will, the mother decided to appoint her sister as guardian to her children, in the event of her death.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[alyssasanders]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. The students at the boarding school were awakened by the bell that rang at 7 a.m. every morning.

2. Roman Emperors staged massive games and gladiatorial fights to amuse the people.

3. The professor sought tenure to assure him of lifetime employment.

4. The government appointed a judge to head the enquiry into mortgage fraud.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[grainsofsand]

"MY VOCAB PRACTICE."

1. Awaken.
   Her mother was there to awaken her daughter early because of the inclement weather.

2. Amuse.
   The teacher looked amused at some of her student's answers to the test question.

3. Assure.
   The singer didn't take long to assure her audience that she had completely recovered from the car accident, and was ready to rock!

4. Appoint
   The school board had to appoint a new superintendent after the scandal surrounding the former one, for nearly a year, was forced out.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[straighttalk]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. I believe that coma patients can be awaken with the aid of some naturally occurring sounds like that of a singing bird.
2. The audience was amused, when the artist said he would call the cops on their wallets if they didn't tip him.
3. I assure you, it's difficult to make huge profits in a market that is already down.
4. The Chairman has insisted that he would only appoint a female assistant to his office this year.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[straighttalk]

Thanks!

[resuscitate]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. I was awakened by the loud sound on the roof.
2. The way she mimicked the teacher was somehow amusing.
3. She assured me that she would return the book before the deadline.
4. A new inspector general of police has just been appointed in my country by the president.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[michelleast]

“MY VOCAB PRACTICE.”

1. I was AWAKENED by the fact that things will never be the same anymore.
2. Her jokes and funny life experiences never fail to AMUSE me.
3. I ASSURE you that everything will be in place in time.
4. I was APPOINTED by the secretary to act on her behalf during her absence.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[ronel]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. I was awakened when I felt uncomfortable with my dream.
2. That guy amuse me so much.
3. I assure you, you'll be happy.
4. I'll appoint you as guardian of this community.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[ronel]

Thank you!

[tristancarax]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. Awaken:
   You awaken in the room where the string-like plant raises it's tendrils.

2. Amuse:
   In the cavern is where we are going to amuse the tourists who have the largest bags.

3. Assure:
   If you ever look in the past for the trophies, you will be assured of who was in front.

4. Appoint:
   Can't Bill appoint a senior manager with experience instead of hiring his grand-children's children to the position?

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[oclinton]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE
1-Awaken- The mummys has awaken.
2 Amuse - The way he dance joyfully to the song always amuse me.
3-Assure- The lawyer assured me that the case will be won.
4-Appoint- The female teacher appointed yesterday has given birth.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[eskmcdonnell]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

1. awaken: Sleeping Beauty awaken from your unnatural slumber with this solemn kiss.
2. amuse: I tried explaining but that didn't work. I tried telling a joke but she was still not amused. So I did a gig and kissed her on the cheek - the Hail Mary.
3. assure: The hostess had assured her guests nothing was the matter, when again an agonized scream rang from upstairs and discomfited her guests.
4. appoint: To rule well, don't appoint men who are either wiser than you or too competent.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

Re your "rule," I think it's easy to follow, since most men are not wise, and most men are not very competent.

[eskmcdonnell]

By the same token, to rule well one needs useful officers to do your bidding.

[majes.tytyty]

Yes, that's definitely true. If any leader can find a few good men to do the work properly, he will be very lucky.

[starapple]

1. She slept in the log cabin and was awaken by the heavy rain storm.

2. Watching the play of “Romeo and Juliet” at the theater did amused her greatly to her delight.

3. She was assured that the steam iron she purchased will work wonders on removing wrinkles.

4. The school principal just appointed a new secretary to work in his office.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!

[nurseanne84]

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

1. awaken
   Spring's awakening so, we better start cleaning up our flats.
2. amuse
   I am seriously concerned in his attempt to amuse me with his pet snake.
3. assure
   Never assure the company of your confidence without reading their proposals.
4. appoint
   I vigorously refuse your decision to appoint her in any place in my company.

[majes.tytyty]

Good work!