- The children’s adamant refusal to learn French considerably undermines their teacher’s
efforts to teach it to them. - The rushing waters of the flood had undermined the north end of the foundation, and the
house was now leaning in that direction.
underscore (un dur SKOHR) v to underline; to emphasize
Mnemonics:- If you UNDERLINE important key points on the test, you will SCORE high.
- The UNDERSCORE key on your keyboard EMPHASIZES text.
- Heidi was so nervous about the exam that she ended up underscoring her entire textbook
in yellow marker. - “I hate you!” Ryan shouted. To underscore his point, he added, “I think you stink!”
- Harold’s terrible hunger underscores the importance of remembering to eat.
Now are you ready for some practice exercises? Turn to the next page and put your vocabulary
knowledge to the test. Try using mnemonic devices (either the ones discussed in this chapter or
your own) to help you.