Vocab-ability–169 (par = equal) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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My vocab practice

  1. The shares were resold at par
    2.mohan sold his shares at subpar because of facing losses
  2. The intelligence level of simran was compared by rohan
  3. The two poles lie parallel to each other
  4. Shruti was disparage for stealing cash from her mothers cupboard


Good work!

I appriciate your info , thanks and keep it up

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I consulted with an engineer to make sure my plans were up to par.
  2. The craftsmanship on my sneakers was subpar and they fell apart within 6 weeks.
  3. Vincent's job is to compare plastic sheets before we ship them to customers to make sure they are the correct length.
  4. Hickory Ave runs parallel to Maple Ave.
  5. My dad's priest is always disparaging the devil.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. If we had the pair in place of the subpar in this game, today we would be the world champions.
  2. I do not like to compare my children, I think it is an action that leaves psychological sequels.
  3. A very interesting theory says that in the infinite, two parallel lines touch each other.
  4. We should not disparage someone who just thinks differently, we should encourage tolerance


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MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Par.
    The placement of this flower arrangement is up to par within her guideline.

  2. Subpar.
    Her grades for this semester are subpar; compromising her GPA for scholarship.

  3. Compare.
    The markup prices in this store are extravagant compare to the other store across the street.

  4. Parallel.
    All the tables in the dining area need to be parallel to each other for conformity to maximize space utilization.

  5. Disparage.
    Politicians are known to disparage their opponents to discourage voters on electing some officials for governmental office.


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Par
    The shooter lost his target because his pin point accuracy was not up to par
  2. Subpar
    Vincent use of English was subpar compared to what is required for this job
  3. Compare
    We could hardly compare both player as they are both equally outstanding on the pitch
  4. Parallel
    The railway line runs parallel to the road, I hope now you could find your way from this point
  5. Disparage
    Max behavior was a total disparage to our laid down principles


Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Intelligence of some animals in certain circumstances appear to be on par with that of a human person.

  2. Individuals who are subjected to subpar living conditions during their childhood development tend to lack in performence, both physically and intellectually.

  3. Quality of education between individual European States cannot be really compared.

  4. Two parallel lines can never meet, unless we throw euclidean geometry out the window, and place them on a curved surface.

  5. It have become a custom in feminist circles to hold ones gender, sex, race, or sexuality against them in order to disparage them.


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My vocab practice

  1. Par - the rebar was fixed as par design
    2.subpar- the contractors work is subpar
  2. Compare - we cant just compare the two projects.
    4.parallel - your exercise is to draw parallel lines 5. Disparage-do not disparage your leaders


Good work!

But please watch your numbering. Normally, we do not count 1, 2, 2, 4.

Oh thanks,that was a mistake

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. The program's moderator made a very disparaging remark that annoyed his guests.

  2. China is trying to place their economy at par with that of the US

  3. James' Subpar performance in the test made him hide his script from his parents.

  4. The technological advancement of this present time can't be compared to that of the olden days.

  5. The two straight lines drawn on the board by the class teacher are parallel lines


Good work!

note ... China's economy will soon transcend that of the US.

Thanks sir for your constant support. Though it's a contest but you're truly keeping to your words. Thanks for adding little sp to my SP Every week. I appreciate.

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I could not compare the two articles because their differences were obvious.
  2. He accepted the defeat because he knew his efforts were below par.
  3. Before you can succeed, you must ensure that your effort is not subpar.
  4. His remarks were extremely disparaging.
  5. I told him to arrange the items, parallel to each other.


Good work!

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