Teaching

Clarify (verb) - Latin(def) To make clear or understandable

(sent.) The teacher clarified the directions for me.

(derivatives) Clarification; clarity

Confide (verb) - LatinTo trust someone with private or secret

information

I usually confide in my best friend because I know she will not tell anyone.

Disclose (verb) - LatinTo reveal or open to view

It is the job of a lawyer to disclose information that might be important to a case.

Disclosure

Enlighten (verb) To inform or give insight toIt is my hope to enlighten students while at

the same time giving them knowledge and skills.

Exhibit (verb, noun)To show or arrange for public displayA display

We enjoyed going to the art exhibit at the museum.

You must exhibit good manners at the dinner table.

Expound (verb) LatinTo explain in detail or talk at length about a

topic.

The president expounded on his health care plan.

Ingrained (adjective) Old FrenchDeep seated; firmly imprinted or fixed

Years of practice had ingrained a love of music into the children.

Misconception (noun) LatinA mistaken idea

The belief that elephants are afraid of mice is a misconception.

Sage (Adjective; noun) Latin

(adj) Wise, showing great wisdom(noun) A person respected for experience and

wisdomThe sage appeared in the form of an owl.

The prince appreciated the wizard’s sage advice.

Seminar (noun)A class or a conference held to discuss ideas

on a topic

The speaker at the parenting seminar conducted a lively and informative discussion on teenage dating.