Week 2 Glossary
You will post 5 new words each week on this blog in this space.
1. The word must come from either your reading or writing book.
2. You can not use words that come from another class.
3. Do not use words that other students have used.
You must include all of the following information in order to get full credit.
1. Word
2. Meaning (Copy the meaning from the book or the dictionary.)
3. Part of Speech
4. Write an original sentence that is not copied from the book or the dictionary.
Example:
Communication (n) Sharing information with others by e-mail, speaking, and writing.
I don't understand the communication between Chinese students.
1. The word must come from either your reading or writing book.
2. You can not use words that come from another class.
3. Do not use words that other students have used.
You must include all of the following information in order to get full credit.
1. Word
2. Meaning (Copy the meaning from the book or the dictionary.)
3. Part of Speech
4. Write an original sentence that is not copied from the book or the dictionary.
Example:
Communication (n) Sharing information with others by e-mail, speaking, and writing.
I don't understand the communication between Chinese students.
1.(1) displacement
ReplyDelete(2) The worst case to catch my eye is the forced displacement of Ethiopians.
(3) noun
(4) I don't have enough room for displacement
2.(1) arbitrary
(2) The suit alleges that the posted rules are arbitrary and unconstitutional.
(3) adj
(4) The communication of people is not arbitrary
3.(1) generation
(2) A third generation of a Christchurch boxing family is set to step into the ring.
(3) noun
(4) The new generation will be much better.
4.(1) impressive
(2) For starters, Taylor Martinez was impressive, really impressive.
(3) adj
(4) He can always did the great job, he is a impressive person.
5.(1) precise
(2) While Paul's work is precise and detailed, Corey's is bold and graphic.
(3) adj
(4) I need the precise number for counting.
Where are your definitions?
Delete1- Alert: (v) To advise or warn
ReplyDeleteEx: To his file may look like bebe alert at type of starting
2 - Devoted: (v) Given time and perhaps money to some activity
Ex: Aziz has devoted himself to learning English.
3 - Exhibit: (v) To place on show.
Ex: Exhibited at the gallery
4 - Imagination: (n) Ability to face and resolve difficulties.
Ex: Words don't simply stimulate the imagination, they require it.
5 – Motivation: (n) eagerness and willingness to do something.
Ex: sara's desire to be rich was her motivation for studying in school.
1- Attitude: the way how a person act. (NOUN)
ReplyDeleteExample: I don't like my friend attitude when I ask him to help me.
2- Brainstroming: thinking before do something for example, writing an essay. (NOUN)
Example:When I do my essays I have to do a brainstorming.
3- Constantly: Contenuing. (ADJECTIVE)
Example: The sun is going to rise constantly.
4- Dawg: Friend. (NOUN)
Example: How you doing dawg?
5- Warwick: Town in England. (NOUN)
Example: My friend told me the weather there is beautiful.
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ridiculous(adj) worthy of or exciting ridicule; absurd, preposterous, laughable, or contemptible
ReplyDeleteEx;I know this is going to sound ridiculous.
filter(v.)to pass through or as through a filter.
Ex;Trees filter the light.
keen(adj)eager or enthusiastic
Ex;I am dead keen on fishing.
ignore(v.)to fail or refuse to notice; disregard
Ex:He got up to shake her hand,but she ignored him.
confess(v)to make an acknowledgment or admission
Ex:Finally he confess that is true.
interrupt(V):
ReplyDeleteto ask questions or say things while another person is speaking
EX : I hope I'm not interrupting you.
compliment(N): a remark that says something good about someone or something
EX : It's a great compliment to be asked to do the job.
illustrate(V): to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand
EX : I do not know how to illustrate this for you.
phonology(N):he study of the speech sounds used in a language
EX : Phonology studies speech sounds from functional perspectives.
sophisticate(N): a person who has a lot of knowledge about the world and about culture, art, literature, etc
EX : You think you are a sophisticate.
Discrete: apart or detached from others (adj)
ReplyDeleteEX: people who use slang are mostly Discrete.
Ultimate:The ultimate is the consummate or best example of something(N)
EX: Ultimate in spa indulgence and relaxation.
Random: action that happens without order or without reason. (adj)
EX: Random samples of 100 records.
Flexible: someone or something that bends easily, is easily persuaded or can be changed easily. (adj)
EX: These plans are extremely flexible
Accent: syllable or word that stands out from the others when spoken. (N)
EX: People still imitate german accents that they hear in wwii films
opportunity(n):a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth.
ReplyDeleteEX: You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at end.
career(n):the series of jobs that a person has in a particular area of work, usually involving more responsibility as time passes.
EX:She has been concentrating on her career.
apparatus(n):the tools of laboratory apparatus.
EX:Firefiighters needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house.
embolism(n):a condition in which a blood clot or air bubble blocks an artery in body.
EX: That man was died in embolism, because of too much diving.
appropriate(adj):suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances
EX: Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
Widespread (adj): extensive; all over the place; large scale
ReplyDeleteEx. Recycling have been widespread all over the world because more people are interested about the earth's future
Rapport (n): understanding between people, affinity
Ex. Establish rapport with the audience is an important step to succeed during any presentation.
Unravel (v): to solve; clear up
Ex. The detective had worked hard in order to unravel that crime.
Seemingly (adv): apparently.
Ex. Seemingly all of the students are doing a good job in class.
Phenomenon (n): rare, wonder.
Ex. The word phenomenon is an example of how Greek influenced English language.
Rudimentary: (adj) involving or limited to basic principles
ReplyDeleteHe get a rudimentary health care.
Convey : (verb )transport or carry to a place
My husband wanted me to convey his regards to you.
transmission: (noun) the action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted
The transmission of the accent to the young generation can not stop.
conscious : (adj) aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
We are conscious of the friday quiz
embolism: (noun) Medicine obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble.
Embolism is a serious danger for health.
inevitable: (adj).(certain , can't be avoided)
ReplyDeleteall that you have found is your inevitable punishment
construct:(verb)(assemble, build)
more moneys will be needed to construct democracy in third world
identity:(noun)(person's individuality)
you can lose your identity when you join the army
integration:(noun)(unification)
People don't realize that diversity isn't the same as integration.
expand:(verb)(become larger in size or volume or quantity)
The group is hoping to expand the understanding of how sound influences food experiences.
1- Manipulate(verb):to handle, to manage, to put a control, especially with skill, in some process of treatment or performance.
ReplyDeleteEx. I have tried to manipulate my younger brother’s behaviors.
2- Implicit(adjective):implied, rather than expressly stated.
Ex. My Professor gave me an implicit agreement to become my supervisor in my master degree.
3- Essential(adjective): Absolutely necessary.
Ex. A person who wants to get a driver license that he/she must have essential driving skills.
4- Sustainable(adjective):able to be maintained or kept going.
Ex. ASU has been establishing sustainable system to make its environment keep going.
5- Manual(noun): A small notebook, or book that shows the directions or information of something how is it doing.
Ex. each new car must have a manual that shows a lot of information about the car and the directions how is it working.
1- overcome(verb) : Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
ReplyDeleteEx: Everyone should help to overcome problems on the world
2- facilities(noun): Space or equipment necessary for doing something
Ex: The water company has a big facilities in 10 states across America
3-detecting(verb): Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
Ex: scientists found an a amazing peace of art wail the first detecting in egypt
4-random(adj): Made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision: "a random sample of 100 households".
Ex: all Mp3 players has the random button to start a song randomly
5- enormous(adj): Very large in size, quantity, or extent
Ex: United State is an enormous country in the world.
1- symptoms (noun) : The sign or alarm of something happen or sick.
ReplyDeleteEx: There ware symptoms of his sickness.
2- kneel(verb): Put knee on the floor.
Ex: The man kneels down in front of his queen.
3-equipment(noun): Prepare for something. Knowledge of something.
Ex: He always use his intellectual equipment.
4-compression (noun): Pressure. summary.
Ex: She make cans compression.
5- injury(noun): Something harmed or damaged.
Ex: He came back without injury.
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ReplyDeleteinconsistent:adj ,lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance
ReplyDeleteEx:If the problem persists then the workspace may be in an inconsistent state
underlying:adj, concealed but detectable: underlying guilt
Ex:This problem is underlying, so you should solve it immediately.
genuine: adj, real, rather than pretended or false
Ex:The chopsticks are made of genuine ivory
solemn:adj, involving serious behavior or serious attitudes
Ex:He look at me with solemn eyes.
tough:adj ,difficult
Ex: It is tough,frustrating work.