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
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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.Slide3Slide4
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.Slide6Slide7
avid (adj.):
showing great enthusiasm for or interest in:
He is an
avid
moviegoer. She is an avid readerSlide8Slide9
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. Slide10Slide11
dictate (verb): to give orders;
Parents dictate early childhood behavior.Slide12Slide13
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.Slide18Slide19
eclectic (adj.):
made up of what is selected from different sources; John has eclectic taste in
music, from rock to rap.Slide20Slide21
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.Slide23Slide24
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.Slide27Slide28
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
.Slide29Slide30
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. Slide31Slide32
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.Slide34Slide35
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