tears of a tiger set two. assume he assumed the homework assignment was due on friday when it was...
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Tears of a Tiger
Set Two
assume
• He assumed the homework assignment was due on Friday when it was really due on Tuesday.
• Since you did not ask any questions, I am going to assume that you understand how to solve the algebra equations.
assume
• Definition: suppose to be the case, without proof
• POS: verb
• Synonym: think, believe
affirmative action
• Greensboro College practices affirmative action and equal opportunity employment.
• A group of women filed a lawsuit against the company for not following the policy of affirmative action.
affirmative action
• Definition: the encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment.
• POS: noun
• Synonyms: equal rights, fair hiring, fair treatment
Initial
• In my initial interview with your parents, they shared with me what they thought was important in your life.
• My initial impression of him was not good, but after I got to know him I thought he was really funny.
initial
• Definition: coming first, or present at the beginning of an event or process
• POS: adjective
• Synonyms: beginning, start, first
rebellious
• The rebellious young boy is constantly arguing with his teacher and breaking all the school rules.
• His rebellious attitude and constant bickering got him fired from his job.
rebellious
• Definition: showing desire to resist authority, control, or moral codes
• POS: Adjective
• Synonyms: disobedient, unruly, unmanageable
capable
• I am quite capable of taking care of myself, and I do not need your help. Thank you very much!!!
• The plane is capable of flying from Chicago to London without stopping.
capable
• Definition: having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing
• POS: Adjective
• Synonyms: talented, skilled, able
convert
• Why should she change her beliefs: why try to convert her?
• The old three story mansion was converted into pricey upscale apartments.
convert
• Definition: to change the nature or form of something
• POS: verb
• Synonyms: transform, turn, reshape
dispense
• Psychiatrists can dispense medication, but psychologists cannot.
• The vending machines dispense a wide range of drinks and snacks.
Dispense
• Definition: to distribute or give out
• POS: verb
• Synonyms: supply, hand out, deliver
cotillions
• Julie wore a beautiful satin red gown to the cotillion on Saturday night.
• Young men were hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion.
cotillion
• Definition: a formal ball in which girls are presented to society; a lively dance
• POS: noun
• Synonym: ball (dance), celebration, prom