2015年10月17日 星期六

Week 5 chapter 7-8 (English Vocabulary and Etymology)

R.I.P=rest in peace

Vocabulary

1.ate- suffix of verb means "state ", "quality"
 Example-conciliate( being kind to someone)
                 aggregate( to collect things together)
                 propitiate( to stop somebody being angry by trying to please them)

2.tri-prefix means" three"
Example triangle(  a shape with three sides)
                triplet( born three children at the same time)
                triathlon( there are three sport people need to complete)

3.pro- prefix means "many","much"
Example propensity( a tendency to a kind of behavior)
               prolific( produce many, a lot)
               proponent( a person who support an idea or action)

4. ob=op- prefix means "against"
Example-obstacle( something that makes you in a difficult situation)
                obligate ( having some duty to do something)
                opponent( a person that you are fighting in a competition)

5.fortuitous( in front +extreme words)/fɔrˈtu ɪ təs/ adjective- lucky and fortunate.
Example-It was a fortuitous decision, because the plaza's roof happened to be crammed with several hundred refugees.

6.flawless/ˈflɔ lɪs/adjective- there is less fault but close to prefect.
Example-The video below is the behind the scenes of the jump, as well as its flawless execution.

7.predispose/ˌpri dɪˈspoʊz/verb-to influence somebody.
Example-Frustration predisposes him to look on the dark sides of things.

8.inclination/ˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃən/noun- a feeling that make you want to do something.
Example-She show no inclination for finish the next chapter.


             

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