Friday, 26 June 2009
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Definitions by //Lau//
CHECKED:
1)Having a pattern of checks or squares: checked cloth.
2)Held in check; restrained.
3)Situated in a stopped or closed syllable: a checked vowel.
HARD CORE:
1)Intensely loyal. Die-hard: a hard-core secessionist; a hard-core golfer.
2)Stubbornly resistant to improvement or change: hard-core poverty.
3)Extremely graphic or explicit: hard-core pornography.
DUTCH COURAGE:
Courage acquired from drinking liquor.
ARCHERY:
1)The art, sport, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.
2)The equipment of an archer.
3)A group of archers.
TRIPOD:
1)A three-legged object, such as a cauldron, stool, or table.
2)An adjustable three-legged stand, as for supporting a transit or camera.
TO PAY ATTENTION:
To listen careful to somebody.
INGRAINED:
1) Firmly established; deep-seated: ingrained prejudice; the ingrained habits of a lifetime.
2)Worked deeply into the texture or fiber: a carpet disfigured by ingrained dirt.
1)Having a pattern of checks or squares: checked cloth.
2)Held in check; restrained.
3)Situated in a stopped or closed syllable: a checked vowel.
HARD CORE:
1)Intensely loyal. Die-hard: a hard-core secessionist; a hard-core golfer.
2)Stubbornly resistant to improvement or change: hard-core poverty.
3)Extremely graphic or explicit: hard-core pornography.
DUTCH COURAGE:
Courage acquired from drinking liquor.
ARCHERY:
1)The art, sport, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.
2)The equipment of an archer.
3)A group of archers.
TRIPOD:
1)A three-legged object, such as a cauldron, stool, or table.
2)An adjustable three-legged stand, as for supporting a transit or camera.
TO PAY ATTENTION:
To listen careful to somebody.
INGRAINED:
1) Firmly established; deep-seated: ingrained prejudice; the ingrained habits of a lifetime.
2)Worked deeply into the texture or fiber: a carpet disfigured by ingrained dirt.
Jenny´s Word
Wig: is a head of hair made from horse-hair, human hair, wool, feathers, buffalo hair, or synthetic, worn on the head for fashion or various other aesthetic and stylistic reasons, including cultural and religious observance. The word wig is short for periwig and first appeared in the English language around 1675. Some people wear wigs to disguise the fact that they are bald; a wig may be used as a less intrusive and less expensive alternative to therapies for restoring hair. Wigs may also be used as a cosmetic accessory, sometimes in a religious context. Actors on the other hand often wear costume wigs in order to better portray a character.
EX: If I became bald, I would use a wig.
EX: If I became bald, I would use a wig.
Kervin's Vocab
6-figure contract: contract which states a 6 digit sum of money.
That model is so beautiful and talented she was offered a 6-figure contract which is like 100000$ a year!
my knees turned to jelly: means when someone is nervous, the knees start shaking.
I was so nervous before jumping that my knees turned into jelly.
stopover: a stopping place on a journey.
There is a stopover to change planes in Chicago.
e-commerce / e-retailing: consists of buying and selling products over electronic systems such as internet.
My parents use e-commerce to buy electric appliances from other countries, it's way cheaper.
skintight: refers to a clothing that is very tight.
Those pants look skintight, he can't even walk.
That model is so beautiful and talented she was offered a 6-figure contract which is like 100000$ a year!
my knees turned to jelly: means when someone is nervous, the knees start shaking.
I was so nervous before jumping that my knees turned into jelly.
stopover: a stopping place on a journey.
There is a stopover to change planes in Chicago.
e-commerce / e-retailing: consists of buying and selling products over electronic systems such as internet.
My parents use e-commerce to buy electric appliances from other countries, it's way cheaper.
skintight: refers to a clothing that is very tight.
Those pants look skintight, he can't even walk.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
vocab by Ximena
a "no show"
not appearing as scheduled or expected.To stand sb up
Ex: A no call, no show is a form of absence from the workforce
even no.'s (2,4,6...)
Even numbers can be divided evenly into groups of two
Ex: Number 4 is an even number because it can be divided in groups of two (2+2)
odd no.'s (1,3,5...)
Odd numbers can NOT be divided in groups of two.
Ex:The number five can be divided into two groups of two and one group of one that's why is not an even number.
grants
A grant is a form of federal or state financial aid that does not need to be repaid. They're typically given to people who demonstrate financial need.
My best friend receives a grant once a month because he has financial problems.
to tie the knot
When two people get married, they tie the knot.
Ex: "After dating for five years, we finally decided to tie the knot.
underdog
A person living under very unhappy circumstances
Ex: Homeless people are underdogs.
you have to be kidding
To deceive in fun; fool.
Ex: Are you going to tie the knot? You have to be kidding me!!
not appearing as scheduled or expected.To stand sb up
Ex: A no call, no show is a form of absence from the workforce
even no.'s (2,4,6...)
Even numbers can be divided evenly into groups of two
Ex: Number 4 is an even number because it can be divided in groups of two (2+2)
odd no.'s (1,3,5...)
Odd numbers can NOT be divided in groups of two.
Ex:The number five can be divided into two groups of two and one group of one that's why is not an even number.
grants
A grant is a form of federal or state financial aid that does not need to be repaid. They're typically given to people who demonstrate financial need.
My best friend receives a grant once a month because he has financial problems.
to tie the knot
When two people get married, they tie the knot.
Ex: "After dating for five years, we finally decided to tie the knot.
underdog
A person living under very unhappy circumstances
Ex: Homeless people are underdogs.
you have to be kidding
To deceive in fun; fool.
Ex: Are you going to tie the knot? You have to be kidding me!!
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Vocab by Gloriana
Bikelane: A part of a road marked off or separated for the use of bicyclists.
The bikelane is designed for use by cyclists and motorized traffic is generally excluded.
General knowledge: Knowledge that is available to anyone
I have general knowledge of the companies emergency procedures.
Penthouse: An apartment or dwelling situated on the roof of a building.
A penthouse could most likely be considered an item of luxury. It is something nobody really needs, but everyone really wants. It is style of living and a reflection of feeling.
Lenscap: Cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use
I was looking through my telescope and didn't see any celestial bodies, maybe because it was a cloudy night, or my telescope was broken, or I forgot to remove the lens cap.
To stumble: To strike the feet against something and trip or lose balance
I stumbled over the log because I was tired and forgot my glasses
Last but not least: Person announced last is no less important than those introduced earlier.
At a party, I am introducing people as they come in. I will say, "This is Mary, and this is John, and, last but not least, here is Bill!"
Well-travelled: Many journeys, different areas visited or prepared to travel.
We went to United States well travelled
Wrinkles: Is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin
As I age I start to notice wrinkles on my face.
The bikelane is designed for use by cyclists and motorized traffic is generally excluded.
General knowledge: Knowledge that is available to anyone
I have general knowledge of the companies emergency procedures.
Penthouse: An apartment or dwelling situated on the roof of a building.
A penthouse could most likely be considered an item of luxury. It is something nobody really needs, but everyone really wants. It is style of living and a reflection of feeling.
Lenscap: Cap used to keep lens free of dust when not in use
I was looking through my telescope and didn't see any celestial bodies, maybe because it was a cloudy night, or my telescope was broken, or I forgot to remove the lens cap.
To stumble: To strike the feet against something and trip or lose balance
I stumbled over the log because I was tired and forgot my glasses
Last but not least: Person announced last is no less important than those introduced earlier.
At a party, I am introducing people as they come in. I will say, "This is Mary, and this is John, and, last but not least, here is Bill!"
Well-travelled: Many journeys, different areas visited or prepared to travel.
We went to United States well travelled
Wrinkles: Is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin
As I age I start to notice wrinkles on my face.
Sunday, 7 June 2009
vocabulary by peggy
to get round to st.
Manage to do.
e.g. Skating was something I've always wanted to get round to though I haven't
hot potato
A situation that is difficult.
The school's elections have become a hot potato.
pacifist
Someone opposed to violence.
Our president shouldn't be considered a pacifist, he always threatens others and occasionally hits them.
churchgoer
A person that attends church often.
I bet he is extremely spiritual since he is a churchgoer.
art exhibition
A showcase of expressive ideas such as paintings...
The art exhibition at the museum was complete and outstanding.
go steady
To officially date/go out with someone seriously.
I am thinking of going steady with Ann, I really like her a lot.
to change
To make a difference.
I wanted to change the curtains, they are quite dusty.
big-headed
Someone that has a massive ego, thinks he's the best thing.
He is such a big-headed person whenever the teachers ask him a question.
Manage to do.
e.g. Skating was something I've always wanted to get round to though I haven't
hot potato
A situation that is difficult.
The school's elections have become a hot potato.
pacifist
Someone opposed to violence.
Our president shouldn't be considered a pacifist, he always threatens others and occasionally hits them.
churchgoer
A person that attends church often.
I bet he is extremely spiritual since he is a churchgoer.
art exhibition
A showcase of expressive ideas such as paintings...
The art exhibition at the museum was complete and outstanding.
go steady
To officially date/go out with someone seriously.
I am thinking of going steady with Ann, I really like her a lot.
to change
To make a difference.
I wanted to change the curtains, they are quite dusty.
big-headed
Someone that has a massive ego, thinks he's the best thing.
He is such a big-headed person whenever the teachers ask him a question.
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