Adjudicate

Adjudicate: [uh-joo-di-keyt]


Here's how to remember:

If you add a judge than a decision will be made.





Which of the following images best represents the word:

   




Watch Ryan Gosling act as an arbitrator on a city street. Have you ever had to adjudicate a certain situation?  If so write about it and share with a partner.

Synonym time! Find the antonym within the list of synonyms below.

Arbitrate

Decide

Defer

Determine

Now that you have practice, find the definition that best suits the word.

1. a member of the ruling class; a person of high or noble rank or of prominent social standing
2. to make someone or something favorably inclined toward oneself; to conciliate, satisfy, or appease
3. to act as judge in a matter; to settle through the use of a judge or legal tribunal
4. to hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or intentions