The Synonym & Antonym Word Encounters used these six selected words from Session #128-Level 3:
anachronism, circumscribe, expedite, impede, pedigree, synchronous.
The sentences below reinforce your understanding of these words.
1. anachronism
Clearly, the ancient wood-burning stove in our remote mountain cabin was an ANACHRONISM, but it was a very special part of our past that we cherished!
2. circumscribe
Did you see how those large party balloons were able to CIRCUMSCRIBE a square area where all the children were confined to a safe place for play?
3. expedite
I was pleased to hire a full-time party planner to help EXPEDITE arrangements for the anniversary party since many details needed immediate attention.
4. impede
Even though I knew that to babysit would IMPEDE my plans to see my friends, Connor was such a good baby that I couldn't refuse either the parents or the money!
5. pedigree
Are you aware that my grandmother is a member of Daughter's of the American Revolution whose charter states that she must trace her PEDIGREE back to ancestors in 1620?
6. synchronous
Haven't you ever noticed that once the door bell chimes, there is SYNCHRONOUS barking from our three dogs that race to the door?
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