Monday, July 14, 2008

Vocabulary - Use It Or Lose It (Part 7)

Here's the next selection of words from the academic word list. Challenge yourself!

Please pick one word, post the definition, and then use that word in an original sentence. You may use an online dictionary (such as this one: http://www.merriam-webster.com).

design
distinction

elements

equation

evaluation

features

final

focus

impact

injury

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Definition- features

The structure,form,or apperance esp. of a person.

Sentence

My cell phone comes with many features.

Sheila W.

Anonymous said...

Mirlene - comment
distinction : a clear difference

there is a distinction between GED online class. And I get my GED at home.

Anonymous said...

Final - conclusive or decisive.

The final game will be held at the Marlins Stadium.

Indira H.

Alicia said...

Definition ~ focus

1)a: a point at which rays (as of light, heat, or sound) converge or from which they diverge or appear to diverge; specifically : the point where the geometrical lines or their prolongations conforming to the rays diverging from or converging toward another point intersect and give rise to an image after reflection by a mirror or refraction by a lens or optical system (b:) a point of convergence of a beam of particles (as electrons)
2a:) focal length (b:) adjustment for distinct vision; also : the area that may be seen distinctly or resolved into a clear image (c:) a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding tried to bring the issues into focus (d:) direction 6c the team lost focus
3:) one of the fixed points that with the corresponding directrix defines a conic section
4:) a localized area of disease or the chief site of a generalized disease or infection
5a:) a center of activity, attraction, or attention the focus of the meeting was drug abuse (b:) a point of concentration
6:) the place of origin of an earthquake or moonquake
7:) directed attention : emphasis

Sentence ~
I focus on having a successful life.


Alicia. T

Anonymous said...

Design....

1. To plan or make drawings,mentally conceive,a plan,sketch or pattern for making something.Any arrangement of parts,shapes,that forms a complete and functioning unit.
2. I always wanted to go to Design School and learn how to design furniture.

Anonymous said...

DISTINCTION:

1. A distinguishing mark or quality; a characteristic difference. Excellence;superiority.

2. The medal of distinction was awarded to a young soldier who gave his life for others.

M

Anonymous said...

ELEMENTS: one of the four substances(earth,air,fire and water) anciently supposed to make up all things.

!. The father bravely suffered the elements to rescue his child in the storm.

M

Anonymous said...

EQUATION: The state of being equal.A mathematical statement expressing the equality of two quanties.

1. The maths student answered the math equation quickly and correctly.


M

Anonymous said...

EVALUATION: assess,estimate.

1. The therapist made an accurate evaluation of the child.

Anonymous said...

FEATURES: any part of the human face.A magazine or newspaper article or story on a special subject.

1. You can tell a french woman by her facial features,usually sharp.

Anonymous said...

FINAL :
The last match in a series of games. The last examination of a term in a school or college.

1. We watched the final game of tennis between the William sisters at Wimbleton.

Anonymous said...

FOCUS : any central point of activity ,attraction,etc.

1. The main focus at the car show was the unveiling of the latest hybrid car.

Anonymous said...

IMPACT : To press firmly together.A powerful influence.

1. The guest speaker at the high school had a great impact on the children.

Anonymous said...

INJURY : Harm or damage to the body. A wrong or injustice done to another.

The small child substained a severe injury to the head when their bicycle hit the wall.

Anonymous said...

DESIGN : July 18th, 1.31pm
DISTINCTION : 1.42pm
EVALUATION : 2.05pm
FEATURES : 2.19pm
FINAL : 2.38pm
FOCUS : 2.48pm
IMPACT : 2.55pm
INJURY : 3.02pm

MICHELE T.
(previous works)

Anonymous said...

Impact ~ (noun) 1. the striking of one thing against another. 2. influence; effect.

The impact of the ball shattered the glass.

Anonymous said...

design-to make a drawing,pattern or sketch of-to draw up the plans.

I have big plans to design my kitchen and bathroom.

Anonymous said...

Injury:an act that damages or hurts


He suffered a severe injury when his car crashed.

Anonymous said...

Impact - to have a direct effect

The news impacted his way of thinking.

Maria Rodriguez - Trelles

Anonymous said...

Impact: To press firmly together.

The impact of the accident causes the driver to be trapped in the car.

Allison.