Vocabulary 6
Norm
Something that is usual, typical, or standard.
”this system has been the norm in Germany for decades"
Definition of tone
A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
I dislike ________ to the movies by myself.
going
to go
going/to go
I dislike going to the movies by myself.
The company was pleased ________ your thank-you letter.
to receive
receiving
to receive/receiving
The company was pleased to receive your thank-you letter.
Accurate
Precise and free from error.
File
Place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order for preservation and easy reference.
”the contract, when signed, is filed”
Definition of diction
the clearness of a person's speech
We started ________ dinner without you.
eating
to eat
eating/to eat
We started eating dinner without you.
I might want ________ some money soon.
to borrow
borrowing
to borrow/borrowing
I might want to borrow some money soon.
to borrow
borrowing
to borrow/borrowing
Commodity
A raw material or agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as gold, wheat, or oil.
Attitude
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
"she took a tough attitude toward other people's indulgences"
Definition of rhythm
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
I can't imagine ________ my own house.
buying
to buy
buying/to buy
I can't imagine buying my own house.
My suitcase is light enough ________ this time.
to carry
carrying
to carry/carrying
My suitcase is light enough to carry this time.
Attitude
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
Ideology
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
"the ideology of democracy"
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately.
My teacher said my essay needs ________ by tomorrow.
correcting
to correct
corrected
My teacher said my essay needs correcting by tomorrow.
My little brother dislikes ________ his hair brushed.
to have
having
to have/having
My little brother dislikes having his hair brushed.
Dispose
To get rid of something by throwing it away or selling it.
Denote
be a sign of; indicate.
"this mark denotes purity and quality"
What is Voice inflection
Is when we change the tone or pitch of our voice when we are speaking in order to convey a more precise meaning for our words or provide insight about how we are feeling.
I am used ________ her in a bad mood.
to seeing
to see
seeing
I am used to seeing her in a bad mood.
We like ________ our grandmother on Sundays.
to visit
visiting
to visit/visiting
We like to visit/visiting our grandmother on Sundays.
Infrastructure
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.