Monday, November 4, 2013

Vocabulary #9

ultimate- greatest or most extreme.
Ex. The man made the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter, taking the bullet that was headed for her heart.
interactive- two things or people having an influence on  each other. 

Ex. The homework assignment last night was very interactive, making me actually want to continue doing it.
principle- a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

Ex. I refuse to smoke cigarettes on the principle that they cause cancer. guidance- advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty, esp. as given by someone in authority.
Ex. At one point I was living on the streets, but with proper guidance from my grandmother I am now living in my own apartment. collaboration- the action of working with someone to produce or create something.
Ex. We have ample chances for collaboration in Dr. Preston's class, it all depends on whether we take the leap of faith or not. formative- serving to form something, esp. having a profound and lasting influence on a person's development.
Ex. In their formative years, youungsters don't always make the best decisions. summative- relating to the addition of something.
Ex. 
racism- the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.
Ex. Racism is a sick thing, why can't we all be treated with respect as human beings?
intelligence- the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
Ex. It is tough to gauge someone's intelligence, as not all intelligent people attempt to acquire knowledge. 

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