January 16th Flashcards
combine
put together
“I combined the ingredients and made pancakes.”
assume
suppose to be the case, without proof
“Everyone assumed it was Daddy that farted because he does it allot, but it was Nacho.”
quote
repeat or copy
“Daddy posts famous quotes with positive messages in the Hmmm section.”
appetite
a natural desire to eat and drink
“My appetitite for steak and shrimp is very high.”
despite
without being affected by; in spite of
“Despite my telling the kids it was cold outside, they didn’t wear their jackets and regretted it.”
parasite
an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species
“Fleas act as a parasite when they go onto pets.”
passive
accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without resisting
“She had a passive responce when the bully thre milk in her face.”
constructive
serving a useful purpose; tending to build up
“Constructive comments are ones that help people learn.”
precise
exact
“The measurements must be precise or the new window will not fit into place.”
fringe
being on the outside, not part of the mainstream
“His views about taxes were seen as fringe opinions.”
Did you know?
Coconuts kill more people in the world than sharks do. Approximately 150 people are killed each year by coconuts.
Hmmm
“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it ‘The Present’.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
