Vocabulary 1
Another word for "abroad."
overseas
A question many Americans use to ask "why."
How come?
one
had given
the signature colors of MSU
Green and White
A phrase that means "to have a positive effect on somebody or something"
make a difference
A word that means "of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward"
merit
The syllable stressed in the word "actor"
or first syllable
Another term for reported speech
indirect speech
The name of the famous bell tower at MSU
Beaumont Tower
Another word for "other option"
alternative
A word that means "the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs"
Nepotism
the stressed syllable in the word "sociology"
O
or
third syllable
A punctuation mark we use when writing direct speech or exact quotes.
Quotation marks
The name of MSU's mascot.
Sparty!
A word that means "being open to public scrutiny; clear."
Transparency
A word that means "to have control over something."
dominate
The intonation we use when we ask Yes/No questions
Rising intonation
The reported speech version of Elsa saying "Go away, Anna!"
Elsa told Anna to go away.
The year MSU was founded
1855
A phrase that refers to "maintaining a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life."
work life balance
A word that means "related to a specific subject or purpose."
specialized
A term that refers to when we say a word longer, louder, and slower for emphasis.
Emphatic Stress
The three main differences between direct speech and reported speech.
The name of the river next to Wells Hall
Red Cedar River