Understanding the Word 'Encounter'

The video tutorial explores the word 'encounter', explaining its meanings as both a verb and a noun. It delves into the word's derivation, breaking it down into its components 'n' and 'contra'. The tutorial includes an exercise to form new words using these components, followed by examples of derived words like 'contrast', 'entice', and 'contrary'. Finally, it demonstrates how to use 'encounter' in sentences, both as a verb and a noun, emphasizing its application in different contexts.

What does the verb 'encounter' mean?

• To plan a meeting

• To unexpectedly meet someone or something

• To create a conflict

• To avoid a situation

What is the original meaning of 'on contre' in French?

• To agree with someone

• To confront or fight someone

• To avoid someone

• To support someone

Which word means to show differences by comparison?

• Entice

• Contrast

• Contrary

• Encounter

What does the word 'entice' mean?

• To repel

• To draw in or tempt

• To confuse

• To confront

If someone is 'contrary', what are they likely to be?

• Agreeable

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Opposed or opposite

In the sentence 'The Good Ship undertook to encounter a giant squid', what does 'encounter' imply?

• To ignore the squid

• To plan a meeting with the squid

• To avoid the squid

• To unexpectedly meet or face the squid

What is the significance of using 'encounter' as a verb in storytelling?

• It implies a long-term relationship

• It indicates an unexpected meeting or challenge

• It shows a peaceful resolution

• It suggests a planned event

In the phrase 'a brief encounter with a merman', what does 'encounter' signify?

• A conflict

• A planned meeting

• A long conversation

• An unexpected face-to-face meeting

How can 'encounter' as a noun be used in a sentence?

• To show a long-term relationship

• To describe a conflict

• To indicate a brief, unexpected meeting

• To describe a planned event

What is a key takeaway about the word 'encounter' from the video?

• It can be both a verb and a noun, indicating unexpected meetings

• It is only used in negative contexts

• It only refers to conflicts

• It is rarely used in modern language