English 1 Week 7: Vocabulary & Spelling
1. Spelling & Word Choice
English spelling often defies logic. Visual memory is key.
| Word | Correct Spelling | Common Mistake | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catastrophe | Catastrophe | Catastrophy | A sudden disaster |
| Separate | Separate | Seperate | To divide |
| Receive | Receive | Recieve | To get (Rule: “i before e except after c”) |
2. Thematic Vocabulary: Medical & Legal
| Word | Meaning | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | Killing of one person by another | Legal/Crime |
| Suicide | Intentionally causing one’s own death | Legal/Medical |
| Autopsy | Post-mortem examination to find cause of death | Medical |
| Concussion | Brain injury from a blow to the head | Medical/Sports |
| Nausea | Feeling of sickness/vomiting | Medical |
3. Synonyms & Antonyms
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| Amateur | Beginner, Novice | Expert, Professional |
| Laudable | Praiseworthy, Commendable | Blameworthy |
| Accustomed | Habitual, Routine | Unusual, Unfamiliar |
| Diminish | Reduce, Decrease | Increase, Expand |
| Lament | Cry, Grieve, Mourn | Rejoice, Celebrate |
| Rejoice | Feel joy, Celebrate | Lament, Mourn |
4. Phrasal Verbs & Idioms
- Look forward to: To eagerly wait for something.
- Grammar Note: Followed by Noun or Gerund (-ing). “I look forward to meeting you.” (NOT “meet you”).
5. Practice Set
- “Most of us would consider the end of the human race as a ____.”: Catastrophe.
- Antonym of Amateur: Expert.
- Meaning of Autopsy: Post-mortem examination.
🧠 Level Up: Advanced Practice
Question 1: Spelling Trap
Problem: Which is correct?
- (a) Accomodate
- (b) Accommodate Answer: Accommodate (Double c, Double m).
Question 2: Medical Vocabulary
Problem: “The doctor prescribed an analgesic.” Meaning: Painkiller.
Question 3: Antonyms
Problem: Antonym of Benevolent?
- (a) Kind
- (b) Malevolent Answer: Malevolent (Evil/Harmful).