W5 D1 Flashcards
braille
a form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips.
peasants
a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
clockwise
in a curve corresponding in direction to the typical forward movement of the hands of a clock.
“turn the knob clockwise”
arid
(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
“hot and arid conditions”
span
1.the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers.
“a warehouse with a clear span of 28 feet”
2. (of a bridge, arch, etc.) extend from side to side of.
“the stream was spanned by a narrow bridge”
moral
- concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.
“the moral responcibility of a doctor to save lives of all people”
paltry
(of an amount) small or meager, very little
“she would earn a paltry $3 more each month”
radical
based complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of a political party.
“The American view on human rights is a radical idea in oppressive countries”
excursion
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity.
“an excursion to go fishing”
terrace
a level paved area or platform next to a building; a patio or veranda.
Did You Know?
The average time it takes for plastic to decompose is 450 years. Glass takes 4,000 years!
Did you know?
1.Here’s a strange animal science fact – lobsters pee from their faces and turtles can breathe through their butts!
Hmmmmm
“The more you give away the happier you become.”
We’ve been fooled into thinking that receiving makes us happy.
Try giving more and see how you feel.
