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WCMS Week 16 Vocab
Academic Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base by adding a prefix or suffix |
| disenchanted | disappointed by someone or something that was previously respected or admired |
| narrative | a spoken or written account of connected events; a story |
| possesive | relating to ownership or possession; demanding someone's total attention |
| transition | a period of changing from one position to another; a word, phrase, or sentence connecting one part of writing to another |
| commentary | a descriptive spoken account of an event or performace as it happens |
| cumulative | including or adding together all of the things that came before |
| unanimous | agreed to by everyone |
| negotiate | to try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others |
| destitute | without the basic necessities of life |