Snap Language

Word 1: mass

Sentences:

1. The mass of protesters in the streets grew larger and larger.
2. Mars is only 11% of the Earth’s mass.

Meanings:

1. a large number or quantity of something
2. the quantity of matter in an object

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Word 2: ripe

Sentences:

1. Bananas do not taste very good unless they are ripe.
2. The company’s plan is ripe for implementation.

Meanings:

1. ready for a particular action
2. fully developed and ready to be picked and eaten

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Word 3: clap

Sentences:

1. When the senator finished his impassioned speech, the crowd began to clap
2. He had to clap> his hand over his mouth to stop himself from laughing out loud during class.

Meanings:

1. strike the palms of your hands together as a sign of approval or appreciation
2. put something in place with a quick motion

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Word 4: bleak

Sentences:

1. After the storm, the bleak landscape was covered in snow and ice.
2. Due to the recession, the company’s financial future is bleak.

Meanings:

1. cold, hard, lifeless
2. hopeless

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Word 5: fortune

Sentences:

1. He made his fortune selling car parts.
2. It was fortune that brought them together when they most needed each other.

Meanings:

1. chance or luck
2. a large amount of money

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Word 6: desolate

Sentences:

1. The dust storm blew through the desolate town.
2. From the desolate look on his face, I knew something had gone terribly wrong.

Meanings:

1. deserted, isolated
2. unhappy, alone, and hopeless

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Word 7: nasty

Sentences:

1. After a sunny morning, the weather turned nasty quickly in the afternoon.
2. His nasty comments made everyone feel very uneasy.

Meanings:

1. unpleasant, offensive, or unkind
2. unpleasant and dangerous

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Word 8: model

Sentences:

1. The architect used a model so her client could have a better idea what the building would look like when finished.
2. She was a role model for many young women in her community.

Meanings:

1. an ideal or example for others to look up to
2. a representation of something, often used to test a design

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Word 9: smother

Sentences:

1. The smoke from the fire began to smother the room.
2. The overbearing mother smothered her children, so they never learned how to make their own decisions.

Meanings:

1. take away one’s freedom or independence by being overly protective or controlling
2. deprive of air or oxygen (thus making it difficult to breathe)

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Word 10: critical

Sentences:

1. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a critical moment in American history.
2. The instructor was very critical of his students’ written work, pointing out all logical and grammatical errors.

Meanings:

1. involving an analysis or evaluation
2. essential or of decisive importance

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Word 11: transparent

Sentences:

1. The glass windows were completely transparent so we could see everything going on in the office.
2. To prevent any suspicion of corruption, the company’s financial records were made transparent to the public.

Meanings:

1. open and honest; without hidden motives or intentions
2. allowing light to pass through completely

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Word 12: substantial

Sentences:

1. The company’s substantial profits allowed them to expand their operations.
2. She made a substantial contribution to the charity, which helped them fund their programs for two years.

Meanings:

1. large in size , amount, or extent
2. significant, meaningful, or valuable

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