v. To gain ownership of something; to get by one's own effort or actions.

[Most tourists acquire souvenirs from the places they visit.]

acquisition n. Something that is acquired.

[We left the store with our shopping bags filled with our acqusitions.]

v. To make an enemy of; to stir up anger or dislike.

[You will antagonize your classmates if you make derogatory comments about them.] 

adj. Having the ability to do what is needed.

[The mechanic is competent to work on the car's brakes.]

competence n. The ability to do what is needed.

[This examination tests the student's competence to drive safely.]

v. 1. To form; to make up.

[6 states comprise New England.]

2. To consist of or include.

[A baseball team comprises 9 players.]

v. 1. To match; to be equal to.

[The 2 handwriting samples correspond in every way.]

2.To exchange letters with another person.

[Although the friends hadn't seen each other for several years, they corresponded regularly.]

correspondence 
n. The act of exchanging letters;the letters that are exchanged.

[The correspondence of famous people is often published after their death.]

adj. In poor condition from neglect or age.

[The shed was so dilapidated that it wasn't worth repairing.]

adj. Very famous; outstanding.

[Nadine Gordimer, the illustrious South American writer, received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1991.]

n. Something that happens in real life or in a story; an event, often of little importance.

[My car was struck from behind, but I thought no more about the incident until my neck began to hurt.]

v. 1. To receive something from someone after that person's death.

[I inherited the house from my grandparents.]

2. To receive, as part of one's physical or mental make-up, from one's parents.

[The baby inherited his mother's red hair.]

n. 1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

[The latitude of New Orleans is 30° north.]

2. A region that is marked by its distance from the equator. 

[Tropical plants cannot survive in northern latitudes.]

3. Freedom from strict rules.

[Students in high school are allowed some latitude in choosing their courses.]

adj. Unwilling; reluctant.

[I was loath to put my trust in such a devious person.]

v. 1. To declare something to be true.

[Although the evidence against her is strong, she continues to maintain her innocence.]

2. To continue in the same way or condition.

[The walkers try to maintain an even pace as they exercise.] 

3. To keep in good condition.

[The state of New York maintains this highway.]

v. To make like new again.

[We intend to renovate the apartment completely before we move in.]

renovation n. The act of renovating; the thing renovated.

[A group of concerned parents was responsible for the renovation of the pplayground.]

v. To scold in a harsh or formal manner.

[The manager reprimanded us for being late for work.]

n. A strong scolding from someone in authority.

[The teacher gave us a reprimand  for being absent without permission.]

v. To direct or manage activities.

[Ms. Agostino will supervise the students in the study hall.]

supervision n. The act of managing or directing.

[A lack of proper supervision resulted in yesterday's accident at the playground.]

supervisor n. A person who manages or directs activites.

[The supervisor reminded the worker to wear a hardhat at the construction site.]