Question

vocabulary card (the iraq war blog)
cope
to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem or situation
synonym (what is it?)
antonym (what is it not?)
verb
other meanings/
associations
draw a visual
representation
use the word in a sentence
what will most help me remember the spelling and meaning of the word?

Explanation:

• Paraphrase Definition: "To manage or handle a tough problem or situation successfully".
• Synonym (What Is It?): "Manage, handle".
• Antonym (What Is It Not?): "Fail, struggle".
• Other Meanings/Associations: Can be associated with coping mechanisms in psychology.
• Draw a Visual Representation: A person successfully climbing a mountain (symbolizing overcoming a difficult situation).
• Use the Word in a Sentence: "After the accident, she learned to cope with her new physical limitations".
• What will most help me remember the spelling and meaning of the word?: Associate "cope" with "cope with" (a common phrase) and note the simple spelling (C - O - P - E).

Answer:

• Paraphrase Definition: "To manage or handle a tough problem or situation successfully".
• Synonym (What Is It?): "Manage, handle".
• Antonym (What Is It Not?): "Fail, struggle".
• Other Meanings/Associations: Associated with coping mechanisms in psychology.
• Draw a Visual Representation: A person successfully climbing a mountain (symbolizing overcoming a difficult situation).
• Use the Word in a Sentence: "After the accident, she learned to cope with her new physical limitations".
• What will most help me remember the spelling and meaning of the word?: Associate "cope" with "cope with" (a common phrase) and note the simple spelling (C - O - P - E).