“The Verger” - ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS
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Vocabulary Development:
1. Alpaca - a South American
animal.
2. Complacence – self satisfaction
3. Disconcerting – upsetting,
disturbing
4. Chancel- area around the platform
of a church for the clergy(Priest) and choir (chorus)
5. Genuflect - bend the knees and
bow in church or before a religious superior
6. Cassock - a long, single-coloured
robe that's usually black. It's worn by priests and other clergymen
7. Discreet – unnoticeable
8. Congregation – gathering, assembly
9. Surpliced – clothed, dressed
10. Refectory - a communal
dining-hall, cafeteria, canteen
11. Jockeyed - someone employed to
ride horses in horse races
12. Obsequious - lacking sincerity,
passive
13. Ecclesiastical - associated with
a church
14. Deportment – conduct
15. Irreproachable - free from evil
or guilt, innocent
16. Unimpeachable – acceptable, faultless
17. Sallow – unhealthy, pale,
18. Lamentable – unfortunate
19. Prudence - discretion in
practical affairs
20. Latitude - freedom from normal
restraints in conduct
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Verb Suffix
1. Strength – strengthen
2. Character - characterize
3. Exemplary – exemplify
4. Hesitation – hesitate
5. Notification – notify
6. Separation – separate
7. Sharp – sharpen
8. Picture – picturesque
9. Beauty – beautify, beautifully
10. Demonstration – demonstrate
11. Pure – purify
12. Isolation – isolate
13. Deep – deepen
14. General – generalize
15. Sweet – sweeten
16. Energetic – energize
17. Hard –harden
18. Symbol – symbolize
19. Specific – specify, specifically
20. Magnificent – magnify, magnificently
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Words Used as verbs and nouns
1.
Service:
Noun: The restaurant provided
excellent service to its customers.
Verb: I will service the car to
ensure it runs smoothly.
2.
Practice:
Noun: Regular practice is essential
for improving your skills.
You need some more practice
before the practical exam.
Verb: You should practice your
presentation before the meeting.
3.
Walk
Noun: The walk in the park was
so refreshing, with the crisp air
and colourful leaves.
Verb: I like to walk every morning to get some
exercise.
4.
Bank:
Noun: I deposited my pay cheque
at the bank this morning.
Verb: He decided to bank some of
his savings for future
investments.
5.
Pay :
Noun: The company offers competitive
pay and benefits to its
employees.
Verb: Please make sure to pay
your bills on time to avoid late
fees.
6.
Bundle:
Noun: She carried a bundle of
books in her arms.
Verb: I will bundle the clothes
together for donation.
7.
Need:
Noun: His greatest need is a
warm meal and a place to sleep.
Verb: I need some help with this
heavy box.
8.
Comfort:
Noun: The soft pillow provided
great comfort during the long
flight.
Verb: Please comfort your friend when they're
feeling down.
9. Wonder:
Noun: The night sky was full of
wonder, with countless stars
shining brightly.
Verb: I wonder what the weather will be like
tomorrow.
10.
Point:
Noun: The teacher made an
important point during the lecture.
Verb: Can you point to the
location on the map?
11.
View:
Noun: The view from the
mountaintop was breathtaking.
Verb: I will view the presentation before the
meeting.
12.
Answer:
Noun: Her answer to the question
was perfect. The answer was
concise and accurate.
Verb: I will answer the phone when it rings.
13.
Cost:
Noun: The cost of the new
smartphone was quite high.
Verb: It will cost more than I expected.
14.
Second:
Noun: She finished the race in
second place.
Verb: I will second the motion to proceed with the
project.
15.
Interest:
Noun: Art is his prime interest.
His interest in art led him to visit
museums regularly.
Verb: He is interested in learning a new language.
16.
Stock:
Noun: He saved a huge stock of
the fruit in this season.
Verb: They decided to stock up on food before the
storm arrived.
17.
Share:
Noun: I am not going to
distribute my share the land among them.
Verb: Let's share this delicious cake with our
friends.
18.
Smile:
Noun: Her smile brightened the
room. I like her smile.
Verb: She smiled at him. I
couldn't help but smile when I heard
the good news.
19.
Transfer:
Noun: I was thinking of my
transfer to a better place. He was sad
due to his job transfer.
Verb: I need to transfer my photos from my phone to
my
computer.
20.
Trouble:
Noun: He was in in trouble. It
was a huge trouble for me.
Verb: Can you help me
troubleshoot this issue with my computer?
It troubles me.
● Words Used
as verbs and nouns
1. Service:
o Noun: The
restaurant gave great service to its customers.
o Verb: I
will service the car to keep it running well.
2. Practice:
o Noun:
Practicing often helps you get better at any sport.
o Verb: You
should practice your speech before the meeting.
3. Walk:
o Noun: The
walk in the park was relaxing and peaceful.
o Verb: I
like to walk to work every day for some exercise.
4. Bank:
o Noun: I put
my money in the bank this morning.
o Verb: He
decided to bank some money for future use.
5. Pay:
o Noun: The
company offers good pay and benefits.
o Verb:
Please pay your bills on time to avoid extra fees.
6. Bundle:
o Noun: She
carried a bundle of clothes in her arms.
o Verb: I
will bundle these books together for donation.
7. Need:
o Noun: His
biggest need is a warm meal and a bed.
o Verb: I
need help with this heavy bag.
8. Comfort:
o Noun: The
soft blanket gave me comfort on the cold night.
o Verb:
Please comfort your friend if they are feeling sad.
9. Wonder:
o Noun: The
stars filled the night sky with wonder.
o Verb: I
wonder what we’ll have for dinner tonight.
10. Point:
Noun: The
teacher explained an important point in class.
Verb: Can
you point to where it is on the map?
11. View:
Noun: The
view from the hill was amazing.
Verb: I will
view the movie before recommending it.
12. Answer:
Noun: Her
answer to the question was very clear.
Verb: I will
answer the phone when it rings.
13. Cost:
Noun: The
cost of the laptop was very high.
Verb: Fixing
the car will cost a lot of money.
14. Second:
Noun: She
came in second place in the race.
Verb: I will
second your idea to move forward.
15. Interest:
Noun: His
interest in music made him join a band.
Verb: I’m
glad you’re interested in learning Spanish.
16. Stock:
Noun: He
bought stock to make more money.
Verb: We
need to stock up on groceries before the snowstorm.
17. Share:
Noun: I own
shares in a company.
Verb: Let’s
share this pizza with everyone.
18. Smile:
Noun: Her
smile made everyone feel happy.
Verb: I
smiled when I got the good news.
19. Transfer:
Noun: The
bank transfer was done quickly.
Verb: I need
to transfer files from my phone to my laptop.
20. Trouble:
Noun: He
often gets into trouble at school.
Verb: Can
you help me fix this problem on my computer?
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