Week 2 Glossary
This is where you will post your glossary words for the week.
You will post five new words every week on the class blog.
You must include the following information for each word.
1. word
2. definition of the word from the book or the dictionary
3. part of speech
4. your sentence using the word
example: feat
meaning: accomplishment
part of speech: noun
My sentence: It was a great feat to arrive in the United States by myself.
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embarrassed
ReplyDeletemeaning: someone feels shy, ashamed, or guilty about something
part of speech: adjective
My sentence:Sometimes we will feel embarrassed about speaking English in public.
humiliate
meaning: someone means to say or do something which makes them feel ashamed or stupid
part of speech: verb
My sentence: I have never felt so humiliated in my life.
hellish
meaning: something that is extremely unpleasant.
part of speech: adjective
My sentence: The atmosphere in that meeting is hellish.
frantically
meaning: in an uncontrolled manner
part of speech: adverb
My sentence: Sometimes, you're frantically trying to find a way to remember all the words in your head, but you still forget it.
dimly
meaning: 1.in a dim indistinct manner. 2.in a manner lacking interest or vitality 3.with a dim light
part of speech: adverb
My sentence: I saw that he were sitting at round table in a dimly lit room.
by Xiao
*Accomplishment
ReplyDeleteMeaning:1.the act of carrying out or achieving
2. something achieved or successfully completed
3. (often plural) skill or talent
4. (often plural) social grace, style, and poise
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: my good grades in college are a accomplishment for me
*Ashamed
Meaning: 1.Feeling shame or guilt: Are you ashamed for having lied?
2.Feeling inferior, inadequate, or embarrassed: ashamed of my torn coat.
3.Reluctant through fear of humiliation or shame: ashamed to ask for help
Part of speech: Adjective
Sentence: I felt so ashamed, when I told him ''I like you''
*Doubt
Meaning: 1.To be undecided or skeptical about: began to doubt some accepted doctrines.
2.To tend to disbelieve; distrust: doubts politicians when they make sweeping statements.
3.To regard as unlikely: I doubt that we'll arrive on time.
4.Archaic To suspect; fear
Part of speech: Noun
Sentence: I doubt tomorrow it's gonna rain
*Delighted
Meaning: 1.Filled with delight.
2.Obsolete Delightful
Part of speech: Adjective
Sentence: I was delighted with the performance of Leonardo dicaprio in the movie.
*Rough
Meaning:1.Having a surface marked by irregularities, protuberances, or ridges; not smooth.
2.Coarse or shaggy to the touch: a rough scratchy blanket.
3.
a.Difficult to travel over or through: the rough terrain of the highlands.
b.Characterized by violent motion; turbulent: rough waters.
c.Difficult to endure or live through, especially because of harsh or inclement weather: a rough winter.
d.Unpleasant or difficult: had a rough time during the exam.
4.
a.Boisterous, unruly, uncouth, or rowdy: ran with a rough crowd.
b.Lacking polish or finesse: rough manners.
5.Characterized by carelessness or force, as in manipulating: broke the crystal through rough handling.
6.Harsh to the ear: a rough raspy sound.
7.Being in a natural state: rough diamonds.
8.Not perfected, completed, or fully detailed
Part of speech: Adjective
Sentence: you have to sand the wall with something rough.
by Daniela Martinez
Retailer
ReplyDeleteMeaning:
noun
1.the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (opposed to wholesale ).
adjective
2.pertaining to, connected with, or engaged in sale at retail: the retail price.
adverb
3.in a retail quantity or at a retail price.
verb (used with object)
4.to sell at retail; sell directly to the consumer.
5.to relate or repeat in detail to others: to retail scandal.
verb (used without object)
to be sold at retail: It retails at 50 cents.
My sentence:in christmas day,it is a chance for retailer to make money.
Mission
Meaning:
noun
1. a group or committee of persons sent to a foreign country to conduct negotiations, establishrelations, provide scientific and technical assistance, or the like.
2.the business with which such a group is charged.
3.any important task or duty that is assigned, allotted, or self-imposed: Our mission is to find the child asafe home.
4.an important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong conviction; a calling or vocation: She hasfinally found her mission in life.
5.a sending or being sent for some duty or purpose.
My sentence:it is a most crucial mission.
Comprehensive
Meaning:
adj
1.of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
2.comprehending mentally; having an extensive mental range or grasp.
3.Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.
noun
4.Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensivecoverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study,or the like.
5.the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc.,as for presentation to a client.
My sentence: we can not think a comprehensive solution for this question.
Neglect
Meaning:
verb
1.to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius formany years.
2.to be remiss in the care or treatment of: to neglect one's family; to neglect one's appearance.
3.to omit, through indifference or carelessness: to neglect to reply to an invitation.
4.to fail to carry out or perform (orders, duties, etc.): to neglect the household chores.
5.to fail to take or use: to neglect no precaution.
My sentence:he works too hard to neglect family.
Crawl
Meaning:
verb
1.to move in a prone position with the body resting on or close to the ground, as a worm or caterpillar,or on the hands and knees, as a young child.
2.(of plants or vines) to extend tendrils; creep.
3.to move or progress slowly or laboriously: The line of cars crawled behind the slow-moving truck. Thework just crawled until we got the new machines.
4.to behave in a remorseful, abject, or cringing manner: Don't come crawling back to me asking for favors.
5.to be, or feel as if, overrun with crawling things: The hut crawled with lizards and insects.
My sentence:I watched the month crawl up the outside of window.
QUALMS
ReplyDeleteMeaning: an uncomfortable feeling of doubt about whether you are doing the right thing.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: He accepted their offer without a qualm.
WORTHWHILE
Meaning: Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.
part of speech: adjective.
Sentence: Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
BEWILDERED
Meaning: Completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
Part of speech: Adjective.
Sentence: Arriving in a strange city, I felt alone and bewildered.
APPREHENSION
Meaning:
a) anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen;
b) understanding; grasp;
c) the action of arresting someone.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The thought of moving to a new city fills me with apprehension.
HAZARDOUS
Meaning: :
a) depending on hazard or chance
b) full of risk; perilous; risky.
Part of speech: adjective.
Sentence: These are hazardous chemicals that can cause death if inhaled.
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WORTHWHİLE
ReplyDelete1.Meaning: sufficiently important, rewarding, or valuable to justify time or effort spent.
2.Part of speech: adjective
3.My sentence: The hard work was worthwhile because I passed the exam.
EVOLVE
1.Meanin: -to develop gradually: to evolve a scheme.
-to give off or emit, as odors or vapors.
2.Part of speech: verb
3.My sentence: My country evolves, education system and economy is getting better.
BEWİLDERED
1.Meanin: completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
2.Part of speech: adjective
3.My sentence: When I saw my grade, I was bewildered.
GUTSY
1.Meanin: -having a great deal of courage or nerve
-robust, vigorous, or earthy
2.Part of speech: adjective
3.My sentence: All the team were on a very gutsy performance.
HESİTANT
1.Meanin: undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
2.Part of speech: adjective
3.My sentence:You shouldn't feel hesitant to make me a call.
1- Worthwhile
ReplyDeletemeaning: valuable
part of speech: adjective
My sentence: Oil is worthwhile all over the world.
2- Humiliated
meaning: embarrassed
part of speech: verb
My sentence: My friend was humiliated because he failed in the test.
3- Feat
meaning: accomplishment
part of speech: noun
My sentence: It was a great feat for me to get A on final high school exam.
4- Daring
meaning: adventurous
part of speech: noun
My sentence: If you want to go to the space, you will need really daring men.
5- Evolved
meaning: developed
part of speech: verb
My sentence: There are a lot of thing evolved in my country than before.
1、risky
ReplyDeletemeaning: attended with risk or danger
part of speech:adj.
My sentence:It is a risky thing to hang out at night.
2.artficial
meaning:humanly contrived often on a natural model
part of speech:adj.
My sentence:People can easily to make a robot with artificial intelligence, but not real intelligence.
3.vision
meaning:a : something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy; especially : a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation
b : a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination c : a manifestation to the senses of something immaterial part of speech:noun
part of speech:vorb,noun
My sentence:I have a visio of a world without wars,illness, unfair..
4.participants
meaning:An participant is in an activity is the people who take part in.
part of speech:noud
My sentence:I join the game as an participant.
Name:Exceptions
meaning::
: the act of excepting : exclusion
2: one that is excepted; especially : a case to which a rule does not apply
3: question, objection
4: an oral or written legal objection
part of speech:noud
My sentence：There is no rule without an exception.
1- gutsy (adj) : having a great deal of courage or nerve
ReplyDeletesentence: In her own way she considered herself to be gutsy for watching a horror movie.
2-urged:to push or force along; impel with force or vigor
sentence: I had the urge to fight
3- scholastic (adj) : of or pertaining to schools, scholars, or education
sentence: Mozoun won a scholastic award
4- adapt (verb): to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly
sentence: We adapted to the new law.
5- dismay: to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble
sentence: They made fun of me, that dismayed my confidence.
1. Misunderstanding
ReplyDeleteMeaning: A failure to understand or interpret correctly
Part of speech: noun
My sentence: There was a misunderstanding to solve this task.
2. Apprehension
Meaning: Fearful or uneasy anticipation of the future
Part of speech: noun
My sentence: The student looked around the examination room with apprehension.
3. Wild
Meaning: growing in a natural state, not domesticated
Part of speech: adjective
My sentence: Wild lions currently exist in sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia.
4. Revitalize
Meaning: to restore vitality.
Part of speech: verb
My sentence: This medicine revitalized the patient.
5. Aghast
Meaning: Struck by shock, terror, or amazement.
Part of speech: adjective
My sentence: The girls were aghast with the movie.
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ReplyDeleteSLANG (noun)
ReplyDeleteA kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech, made up typically of short-lived coinages and figures of speech that are deliberately used in place of standard terms for added raciness, humor, irreverence, or other effect.
Eg: This man talks using a lot of slangs.
PURPOSE (noun)
A result or effect that is intended or desired; an intention.
Eg: The purpose of the mission was capture the bandits.
WORTHLESS (adj)
Lacking worth; of no use or value.
Eg: The book of Math was worthless for this work.
AMUSED (verb)
To occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion.
To cause to laugh or smile by giving pleasure.
Eg: I was not amused by his jokes.
NEWCOMERS (noun)
One who has only recently arrived.
Eg: In ASU have a lot of brazilian newcomers.
Feat (noun)
ReplyDeletean achievement that requires great courage, skill.
Dee is now the first woman in history to accomplish this feat.
Peer (verb)
look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Peer through the mist rather than decide blindly.
sociable (adj)
willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Sociable fella is ulick, but i got a few words out of him.
mission (noun)
an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typical travel.
Sharpe is sent to investigate what turns out to be his most dangerous mission to date.
Revitalize (verb)
Imbue (something) with new life and vitality.
sentence: nature is thus revitalized, and paradise made truly personal.
bewildered
ReplyDeletemeaning:completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
part of speech:adjective
sentence:I'm bewildered with his suddenly shifting attitude.
humiliated
meaning:to cause (a person) a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity; mortify.
part of speech:adjective
sentence:I'm humiliated for your bad behavior.
qualm
Meaning: an uncomfortable feeling of doubt about whether you are doing the right thing.
Part of speech: noun
sentence:Qualm will always be in your heart if you are a good person did a bad thing.
gusty
Meaning: having a great deal of courage or nerve
robust, vigorous, or earthy
Part of speech: adjective
sentence;He is so gusty that want to take uo whole treasure.
amused
meaning;make someone happy;cause to laugh or smile by giving pleasure
part of speech;verb
sentence:He likes amusing his friends.
1.QUALMS
ReplyDelete2.uneasy feeling about one's own conduct
3.noun
4.I have no qualms about speaking Japanese.
1.WORTHWHILE
2.worth the time,money,or effort spent
3.adjective
4.Learning English is worthwhile because,if you can speak in English,you can get better job.
1.BEWILDERED
2.confused
3.adjective
4.He was bewildered to know how difference his country's culture and American culture are.
1.DARING
2.adventurous or brave
3.adjective
4.Daring people often succeed in business.
1.ROUGH
2.not exact,precise or approximately
3.adjective
4.Give me a rough estimate.