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Word of the Day
January 2012
re- back, againJanuary 2, 2012
• repeat: to say or produce sound a second time
• Susan had to repeat the assignment to those who were not listening.
• refresh- to bring back knowledge or memory to
• After the long break, the teacher had to refresh the students on classroom procedure.
re- back, againJanuary 3, 2012
• Re-create- to create again
• The police had to re-create the accident to determine who was at fault.
re- back, againJanuary 4, 2012
• review-to study or look at something again, or to help someone remember what they studied before
• We always review before a test.
re- back, againJanuary 5, 2012
• Re-take-to take again.
• We can only re-take a test
re- back, againJanuary 6, 2012
Un-not, oppositeJanuary 9, 2012
• unappreciative- to not see the value in something.
• Hector was unappreciative of the money his parents gave him.
• uncommon-not common, not seen often.
• It was uncommon for school to be out in the middle of August.
Un-not, oppositeJanuary 10, 2012
• unsure- not sure about something or someone
• Jose was unsure if his project was good enough to get an A.
Un-not, oppositeJanuary 11, 2012
• unlucky- to not have luck.
• With all of her accidents, Kristen felt she was unlucky.
Un-not, oppositeJanuary 12, 2012
• uncomfortable- not comfortable with something or around someone or situation.
• The room was so hot it made Josh uncomfortable in his sweater.
Un-not, oppositeJanuary 13, 2012
able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 16, 2012
• acceptable- good enough to be accepted or approved of
• The new slogan for the cheese ad was acceptable to the board members.
• believable- able to be believed; credible; convincing
• Because the suspect's alibi check-out, we felt his story was believable.
able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 17, 2012
• lovable- having a nature that attracts love
• The puppy was so cute and lovable Heather just had to take it home.
able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 18, 2012
• bearable- capable of being endured; tolerable
• Knowing the reward was a new car, the wait Keston had to endure was bearable.
able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 19, 2012
• valuable- considered to be of great worth; useful; important
• Lock your car at all times; never leave valuables in open sight.
able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 20, 2012
• instance- a case, example or occasion.
• In this instance, I will excuse you.
ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 23, 2012
• allowance- a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose.
• His parents give him his allowance on Saturday.
ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 24, 2012
• appearance- the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing.
• Everyone welcomed the appearance of the sun after days of rain.
ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 25, 2012
• assurance- a condition of being sure or sure of oneself.
• There is no assurance that the criminal will be caught.
ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 26, 2012
ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 27, 2012
• importance-
• The importance of studying for a test should be obvious.
ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality
January 30, 2012• essence- that which makes
something what it is; central nature.
• Kindness is the essence of friendship.
• influence- a thing or person that has the power to affect another.
• Parents are often a big influence on their children's opinions.
ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality
January 31, 2012