The Living Dictionary 7am by Matt Gibbons https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3 Look up a new word, write the definition on the padlet with an example sentence. Also, make sure you post a picture of something that helps you remember the meaning of the word. en-us 2021-10-03 22:45:53 UTC 2025-11-26 16:06:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Sorcery https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/1923985409 The art, practices, or spells of a person who is supposed to exercise supernatural powers through the aid of evil spirits; black magic; witchery.

Example: The dark knight used sorcery to hypnotize the king.

Source: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/sorcery]]> 2021-12-02 00:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/1923985409 Onomatopoeia fernany83 https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011010818 Referring to words that are similar to sounds or noises, these words are often used for “boom” or “buzz.” Although the imitated words are usually very short, the word onomatopoeia is weirdly long and difficult to pronounce. Just looking at the word makes me stutter. But just like everything else, practice makes perfect.



]]> 2022-01-25 12:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011010818 Tailor https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011013334 A person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, especially suits, coats, and other outer garments.

Example: My grandmother bought me a suit made by a professional tailor.

Source
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/tailor]]> 2022-01-25 12:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011013334 Mistrust https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011014644 This verb means to be suspicious of something or to have no confidence in someone.

Example: 
The little boy mistrust his mom when she says that they are going to eat pizza at night. ]]> 2022-01-25 12:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011014644 to give up agutileon https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011014674 Define: to stop trying to do something before you have finished, usually because it is too difficult.

Example:
The Government does not give up trying to approve its reform.]]> 2022-01-25 12:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011014674 Depletion https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011015626
Oil depletion is the decline in oil production of a well or field during the well life (the wells could be draining for many years]]> 2022-01-25 12:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011015626 Ubiquitous https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011016027 Seeming to be seen everywhere.

Existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered.

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ubiquitous 

Example: Ubiquitous access is one of the main characteristics of the Internet.]]> 2022-01-25 12:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011016027 Teleology https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011019570 Is a reason or explanation for something as a function of its end, purpose, or goal, as opposed to as a function of its cause.

Example:
Teleological-based "grand narratives" are renounced by the postmodern tradition, where teleology may be viewed as reductive, exclusionary, and harmful to those whose stories are diminished or overlooked.

Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teleology#Economics

]]> 2022-01-25 12:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011019570 Pensive https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011022751  Deeply or seriously thoughtful. Be thinking hard about something
Example: See that person staring out the window who looks so sad and lost in thought? He is pensive.]]> 2022-01-25 12:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2011022751 Dull mateonavarretell https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013354462
Lacking interest or excitement.

Example:
Learning English doesn´t have to be dull and boring. ]]> 2022-01-26 12:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013354462 Exhort fernany83 https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013356637 strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
Example: “Come on, you guys,” exhorted Linda
]]> 2022-01-26 12:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013356637 SOW estefanyvaca https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013358438 plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth.
Example: He sow carrots in the garden ]]> 2022-01-26 12:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013358438 Shelf verasaltos1997 https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013358950 It is a flat piece of wood or other rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects.

Example: 
I have a new shelf in my room. ]]> 2022-01-26 12:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013358950 Gullible https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361106 adjective
easily deceived or cheated.
credulous, trusting, naive, innocent

Example: People without education can be often gullible.

Source: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/gullible#
]]> 2022-01-26 12:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361106 Trigger agutileon https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361240 Define like verb: cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

Example: This situaion can be triggered by stress or overwork.

noun: a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.

Example: He pulled the trigger of the shotgun.


]]> 2022-01-26 12:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361240 Touchdown https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361546  The act of touching a football to the ground behind an opponent’s goal specifically: the act of scoring six points in American football by being lawfully in possession of the ball on. 


Example:

Cold Heart
Dua Lipa, Elton John

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Oh no, no, no
And this is what I should have said
Well I thought it, but I kept it hid
]]> 2022-01-26 12:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013361546 Bilk sofiabrito1993 https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013362322 1. To block the free development of : FRUSTRATE.
2. To cheat out of something valuable : DEFRAUD.
3. To evade payment.
4. To obtain (something) by defrauding someone.

Example: An investigation revealed that the garage had been bilking motorists for repairs that had never been made.]]> 2022-01-26 12:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013362322 Grant https://padlet.com/magibbons62/7147vs1s7hb1g1f3/wish/2013369034 Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.

Example: He had been granted entry into the White House. 
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