Content Vocabulary
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule carrying instructions for making proteins which is passed from parent to child
attitude
noun - a state involving beliefs and feelings that causes a person to think or act in a certain way
option
noun - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
Guess what the word means: Rhythm
Example sentence: "Ruth listened to the rhythm of his breathing"
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
Guess what the word means: Compromise
Example sentence: "we were not prepared to compromise on safety"
an agreement where each party gives up something they want in order to reach a solution that everyone can accept
personality
noun - the characteristics or qualities that make an individual who they are
debate
noun - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposal
obvious
adjective - easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
Guess what the word means: Poised
Example sentence: She held the pencil poised over the paper.
Having a graceful and elegant bearing.
Guess what the word means: Obligation
Example sentence: "I have an obligation to look after her"
an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
value
noun - a strong belief about what is valuable, important, or acceptable
contrast
verb - to explain how two or more things are different
overall
adjective - general and including everything
Guess what this word means: Metaphysical
Example sentence: "This metaphysical question has been much discussed."
Abstract theory with no basis in reality.
Guess what the word means: Sentence
Example sentence: "The judge read the sentence aloud to the defendant, explaining the consequences of his actions."
the punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court, or fixed by law for a particular offense.
unrecognizable
adjective - not able to be identified
constrain
verb - to hold back
professional
adjective - having or showing the skill and attitude appropriate to a professional person
Guess what this word means: Labyrinth
Example Sentence: The old building was a labyrinth of dark corridors.
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
Guess what the word means: Senile
Example sentence: "I'm always losing my keys these days. I think I must be going senile"
(of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.
theory
noun - a possible explanation that can be debated but is not accepted by all
circumstance
noun - a condition that influences some event or activity.
communicate
verb - to share information or to express thoughts or feelings
Guess what this word means: Insignia
Example sentence: "What is the significance of the ribbons, insignia and medals?"
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem.
Guess what the word means: Periscope
Example sentence: "he could see the ship through the periscope"