AC12, Unit 3

Modify

Antonyms: Leave alone Let be

Synonyms: Adjust Change Alter revise

Examples: Modify a vehicle by

adding new speakers Tractors have been

modified—cabs, A/C, GPS Modify game strategies

depending on who your opponent is

Definition: To make small

changes to something

Modify sentences

The chef modified the recipe by adding applesauce and taking out vegetable oil.

I would modify my vehicle by…

Objective (1)

Antonyms: No goals aimless

Synonyms: Aim Intention target

Examples: My job objective is to

become a lineman In basketball, the

objective is to make a basket

One objective you have is to earn your diploma

Definition: 1) a goal, a purpose

Objective Sentences (1)

The objective of the running back was to score a touchdown.

One of my objectives is…

Objective (2)

Antonyms: Biased Prejudiced One-sided

Synonyms: Neutral Unbiased unprejudiced

Examples: Multiple choice, true

false tests are objective Judges should be

objective Asking advice from

someone not involved

Definition: Free of bias, based

on facts

Objective Sentences (1)

When you need advice, it’s good to ask someone with an objective point of view.

Someone I know who is objective is…

Chronological

Antonyms: Random Jumping forward and

back in time

Synonyms: In sequence

Examples: The story of a day in

the life of a person Biographies Timelines

Definition: in order of time

Chronological sentences

The Back to the Future movies are not chronological, because they go back and forth in time.

Something that is in chronological order is…

Personnel

Antonyms:

Synonyms: Workers Staff Employees

Examples: Members of a sports

team Staff at McDonald’s All the teachers and

staff in the school

Definition: A group of people

who work for a business

Personnel Sentences

All personnel need to complete the new health insurance forms.

I’ve been part of the personnel of…

Dignified

Antonyms: Improper Humiliating Shameful degrading

Synonyms: grand Regal majestic

Examples: The parade marshal is

someone who is dignified The head table at a wedding

is for dignified guests Medals, awards worn on

uniforms make you appear dignified

Definition: Noble, honorable

Dignified Sentences

Although she lost, the senator remained dignified and congratulated her opponent.

The dignified veterans…

Conservative

Antonyms: trendy Modern Forward-thinking

Synonyms: Conventional Old-fashioned Careful cautions

Examples: Suit and tie Republicans Longer dresses Not taking chances—

field goals instead of 2-pt conversions

Definition: Traditional; slow to

change

Conservative Sentences

My brother is very conservative with his money and rarely ever gambles.

I am/am not a conservative person because…

Criteria

Antonyms:

Synonyms: Deciding factors Principles reasons measures

Examples: Quarterbacks: accurate

throwers, good decision makers

Chefs: tasty food, cook on time

College: size, location, majors, dorms

Definition: A basis or standard

to judge something

Criteria Sentences

Before you choose a college, you should think about what criteria are important.

The criteria I have for a new car are…

Periodically

Antonyms: Constantly Never

Synonyms: Occasionally Sometimes From time to time

Examples: Magazines,

newspapers are published periodically

Tests, quizzes Days off school

Definition: Every so often; at

certain times

Periodically Sentences

Periodically, employees will evaluated by their manager.

Something I do periodically is…

Antonyms: apathy Laziness indifference

Synonyms: ambition Desire “get up and go”

Examples: Start your own

business Begin a new project

at work Start a fundraising

drive

Definition: The ability to act on

your own.

Initiative

Initiative Sentences

The church started a new fundraising initiative to send their teenagers on a mission trip.

At a job, I can show initiative by…

Proficient

Antonyms: Clumsy Incompetent Unskilled ineffective

Synonyms: Talented Skillful Capable competent

Examples: Good grades Getting raises and

good comments Winning records

Definition: Very skilled

Proficient Sentences

Being proficient in another language is a skill some businesses look for in employees.

I am proficient at…