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to change something so that it fits corresponds or conforms I had to adjust the lens in order to see clearly a djustment noun the act of changing something so that it fits corresponds or conforms I made an adjustment to the chair so that I could see better ID: 468336

verb noun disappointed avid noun verb avid disappointed misconception order act eclectic nonchalantly consultation stimulation stimulating dispute dictation dictate

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adjust (verb):

to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or

conforms.Slide2

I had

to adjust the lens in order to see

clearly.Slide3
Slide4

a

djustment (noun): the act of changing something so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; I made an adjustment to the chair so that I could see better.Slide5

ambition (noun): wanting or desiring some kind of achievement or distinction;

My

ambition

in life is to become someone important in this world.Slide6
Slide7

avid (adj.):

showing great enthusiasm for or interest in:

He is an

avid

moviegoer. She is an avid readerSlide8
Slide9

consultation (noun): the act of seeking

advice or information from;

asking

guidance from:

You should have a consultation with

your lawyer before signing the contract. Slide10
Slide11

dictate (verb): to give orders;

Parents dictate early childhood behavior.Slide12
Slide13

dictation (noun): a command or order; I heard his dictation, but I didn’t do what he asked.Slide14

disappoint/disappointed/

disappointment (verb/adj./noun):

to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down Slide15

I didn’t want to disappoint you.

The disappointed boy cried.

I couldn’t hide my disappointment about the grade that I received.Slide16

d

isappointed babySlide17

dispute (verb):

to argue or debate about; discuss. The parents'

dispute

ultimately affected the children the most.Slide18
Slide19

eclectic (adj.):

made up of what is selected from different sources; John has eclectic taste in

music, from rock to rap.Slide20
Slide21

expertise (noun): expert

skill or knowledge

;

He had the knowledge and

expertise

to make the project a total

success.Slide22

isolation (noun): the state of being alone or far away from others;

The isolation of some South Pacific tribes means that they are still living as they did thousands of years ago.Slide23
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misconception (noun):

A view or opinion that is incorrect

because it is based

on faulty thinking or understanding

.

It's a common

misconception

that koalas are bears.Slide25

American misconception about Chinese foodSlide26

nonchalantly (adverb):

unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual: He

nonchalantly

whistled, but his mischief was apparent.Slide27
Slide28

persistence (noun): the act or fact of continuing especially

in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; Playing a long game against many other players requires

persistence

.Slide29
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scorn/scornful (noun/adj.):

The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

.

He showed only

scorn

for those who were not as ambitious as himself. Slide31
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stimulating/stimulation (verb/noun):

Encourage interest or activity in (a person or animal

); causing to be excited Slide33

There

is more hope for humanity in

stimulating

the good, than in directly suppressing the evil.

Babies need

stimulation

in order to learn and grow.Slide34
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viability (noun):

the capacity to operate or be sustained: The viability of the company was guaranteed by the success of its new product. Slide36

viable (adj.):

practical;

workable

: Dropping out of class is not a viable option.Slide37