VocabularyGroup 2

acknowledgeak nä lijˊ

V THINKto recognize

Aaron gladly acknowledged the help his partner gave him on the project.

dissuadedi swād ˊ

V THINK

To turn from using advice or persuasion.

Despite my pleas, I was unable to dissuade Dan from going into the potentially dangerous area.

fathomfa thˊ әm

V THINKto understand or to probe

I am still unable to fathom how the bridge could have collapsed so suddenly

inclinein klīnˊ

V THINK

1)to persuade or 2) to bow or bend

Irma was inclined to agree to the proposal until she realized the negative impact it would have on the environment.

musemyüz

V Think

To think or meditate

Marty liked to muse over each day’s events and then write his thoughts in his journal.

perceiveV P r sēv’ə

THINK to become aware of or

to observe

Paul projected such an aura of confidence that people perceived him as successful and capable.

ponderpän’ dәr

V ThinkTo reflect on or

think about carefully

Phoebe pondered her options and, after many days of consideration, made her choice.

probeprōb

V Think

To explore thoroughly

The detective closely probed the crime scene to uncover all the facts about the crime.

realizerē’ ē līz

V Think

1)to understand clearly or2)to accomplish

If I study a little everyday, I will realize my academic goals in no time at all.

resolverē zӓlv’

V Think1)to decide or 2)to break up

After making a C on my Algebra test, I resolved to study harder and do better next time