PPT-Lesson II: Definition

English Words from Latin and G reek elements On pg 26 what reason do the give for a tool being an inappropriate definition for saw Why is to be poor an inappropriate definition for penury. You will have a vocabulary quiz on Friday, March 29. . Altruistic. Definition: Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others, generous. Sentence: Nuns and nurses are usually very altruistic people since they seek ways to help people. . xxx Lesson 13 123 Listen Actively Teacher Materials: EFFStandard, Listen Actively Lesson 13 124 sending to us.We learned when we studied the Communication Loopthat communication is the process ofshar Responsibility and Irresponsibility. Responsibility is probably something you. ’. ve. heard a lot about. It is normal for people to take on more and more responsibility as they grow older. The words in this lesson will help you understand and describe various aspects of responsibility and irresponsibility.. Thought . and . Judgment. Thought and judgment are central to our lives. Our language reflects this in such common expressions as “to have second thoughts,” ”think the matter over,” ”sit in judgment,” and “reserve judgment.” This lesson presents words that deal with the human thought process.. English II. celibate. Definition. Example. (. adj. ) unmarried. In that religion, the priests take vows to remain impoverished and . celibate. .. fortuitous. Definition. Example. (. adj. ) happening by chance or accident. English II. machination. Definition. Example. (n) an evil design or plan. syn. : scheme; plot. Once again, the superhero foiled the . machinations. of the evil scientist.. pejorative. Definition. Example. English I. edifice. (n) a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building. syn. : building. The palace was not just a place to live; it was an . edifice. meant to excite the envy of the other princes.. English II. fop. (n) an excessively fashion-conscious man. syn. : dandy. When he came in wearing a bow tie, a diamond pinky ring, and carrying a pearl-handled cane, we knew he was a . fop. .. Definition. English II. adroit. Definition. (. adj. ) skillful; clever. syn. : dexterous; apt. ant: clumsy; awkward. Example. He was not an . adroit. speaker, but he was a genius with numbers.. macroscopic. Definition. prefixes. A : up. Ab. : up , out , not , away. Be : near . A , . ab. , be . Base : duct. Definition : darkness. With prefix : abduct. Definition : to kidnap , to carry off by force . abduct. Base : . Body Language. CORP. Corps. Literal definition - body. Dictionary definition – (n) a group (body) of people engaged in a particular activity. My brother joined the Marine Corps when he turned 18 because he wanted to be one of the few and the proud.. Personal Traits. AMI (AMIC). Amiable. Ami + able . literal definition – “friend-able”. Dictionary definition – (. adj. ) having a friendly or pleasant personality; good-natured; agreeable. Amiable customers make coming to work much more enjoyable.. Opposite Directions. EXTRA (EXTRO). Extracurricular. Extra + . curr. (run). Literal definition – run beyond; run outside of. Dictionary definition – (. adj. ) done or pursued in addition to the normal course of study. Constant Motion. CLIN. Decline. De (down) + . clin. Literal definition – bend down, lean down. Dictionary definition – (v) to become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease; to lessen in strength or quality; to deteriorate; to refuse politely; (n) a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality.