It's time to expand those minds & vocabularies. This next segment is the last section from part 1 of the Academic Word List. Please pick one word and post the definition. You may use an online dictionary (such as this one:
http://www.merriam-webster.com.).
role
section
sector
significant
similar
source
specific
structure
theory
variables
17 comments:
I choose the word significant. The word significant means to show or express importance. Something that is significant has a major impact or effect elsewhere.
-Angel Guerrazzi
I choose the word significant.
-Lourdes
I selected the word role - a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society; or a part played by an actor or singer.
Verona
Word: structure
Meaning: the way in which the different parts of something link or work together, or the fact of being linked together, a system or organization made up of interrelated parts functioning as a whole.
Deidra W.
I chose the word: variable
Meaning:a mathematical variable whose value is determined by that of one or more other variables in a function.
April S.
Word-Specific
It means constituting or falling into a specifiable category. Or sharing or being those properties of something that allow it to be referred to a particular category.
Lia Muth
I choose the word significant. The word significant means to show or express importance. - i agree
Word: Theory
The analysis of a set of facts in their relations to one another.
Angela Richardson
I chose the word role the meanings is as follows:
1) : a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society b : a part played by an actor or singer
2 : a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process
Word: Role, defined as-
1 a:(1) : a character assigned or assumed (2) : a socially expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individual's status in a particular society b : a part played by an actor or singer
2 : a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process
SHENEA WALKER
Sector
a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
I chose the word: Significant. It means:
-Having characteristics in common
-Alike in substance or essentials
-Not different in shape but only in size or position
Mianta
Sandra H.
I choose the word variable.
1. apt or liable to vary or change
2. capable of being varied or
changed; alterable
3. inconstant; fickle
- The word is Similar: alike, sharing some qualities, but not identical; with same shape or angles.
February 22, 2010
Roxana Alvarez
I choose the word sector because I’m not familiar with it. Sector has four definitions
Sector
1. Part of a circle bounded by any two radii and the arc includes between them
2. A mathematical instrument consisting of two rulers marked with various scales and jointed together at one end, used in solving problems, measuring angles, etc.
3. Any of the districts into which an area is divided for military operations
4. A distinct part of society or of an economy, group, area, etc.
KByfield
Role
1. A character assignes or assumed.
2. A society expected behavior pattern usually determined by an individuals status in a particular society.
Angela Richardson
theory: the analysis of a set of facts in their relation to one another
Kim G.
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