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Douzandeh 2/17/2011
bisect bisects; bisected; bisecting |
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Meaning: to divide (something) into two equal parts Function:verb Example:Draw a line that bisects the angle. |
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Douzandeh 2/18/2011
fissure |
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Meaning: a narrow opening or crack Function:noun Example:a fissure in the earth’s crust. |
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Douzandeh 2/19/2011
oblique more oblique; most oblique |
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Meaning1: not direct : not stated directly Meaning2: having a slanting direction or position : neither perpendicular nor parallel Function:adjective Example1:She made only oblique references to the scandal in her speech. Example2:The short lines of the letter “k” are oblique lines. |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
laze lazes; lazed; lazing |
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Meaning:to spend time relaxing Function:verb Example:She’s been lazing in the sun all afternoon. |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
sincerely |
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Meaning:honestlyand without pretending or lying Fuction:adverb Example:i'm sincerely grateful. |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
flow |
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Meaning:the movement of something in one direction Function:noun Example:the flow of river |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
inconspicuous |
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Meaning:not easily or quickly noticed or seen; not attracting attention Fuction:adjective Example:this type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers. |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
observant |
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Meaning:good or quich at noticing things Function:adjective Example:"that's a new dress, isn't it?" "Yes, you are observant!" |
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Douzandeh 2/20/2011
sociable |
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Meaning:describes someone who likes to meet and spend time with other people Function:adjective Example: I had a deadache and I wasn't feeling very sociable. |
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Douzandeh 2/21/2011
philanthropy |
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Meaning:the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people Function:noun Example:The family’s philanthropy made it possible to build the public library |
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Douzandeh 2/22/2011
vocabulary |
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Meaning1: the words that make up a language Meaning2:all of the words known and used by a person Function:noun Example1:the basic vocabulary of English Example2:She has learned a lot of new vocabulary. |
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Douzandeh 2/23/2011
nickname |
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Meaninga :name (such as “Moose” or “Lady Bird”) that is different from your real name but is what your family, friends, etc., call you when they are talking to you or about you Function:noun Example:His mother gave him the nickname “Winky” when he was a baby. |
