Vocabulary
means: happening first
initially
means: knows the job
Knows the Ropes
conjunct: furthermore
vocab: discrepancy
example: There was a discrepancy in their stories; furthermore, each had a reason to lie.
conjunct: although
word: credible
example: Although I had never heard of the source, it turned out to be credible.
beneficial
adjective
define analytical
describes rational thinking or skills
means: taking shortcuts
Cutting Corners
conjunct: instead
word: technique
example: The recipe used frying; instead I used baking as the cooking technique.
conjunct: if
word: interactive
example: If you are lucky, your teacher will devise an interactive review.
verb
means: to criticize
critique
means: coming together or looking good
Taking Shape
conjunct: thus
word: protocol
example: The fire alarm rang; thus, we exited the building in keeping with protocol.
conjunct: as soon as
word: slander
As soon as I heard the accusation, I knew I had been slandered.
empathy
noun
define: objective
describes fact-based decisions
means: easily available knowledge
conjunct: otherwise
word: culminate
example: The conversation could end with a handshake; otherwise, it might culminate with shouting.
conjunct: while
word: virtual
example: While COVID was raging, all our classes were virtual.
retract
verb
define: subjective
describes opinion-based decisions
means: getting ahead of yourself
Cart before the Horse
conjunct: eventually
word: evoke
At first the movie didn't move him; eventually, I heard that the drama evoked a gasp.
conjunct: whenever
word: visualize
example: She visualized horrible outcomes whenever she flew on an airplane.
superficial
adjective