Activity 11.2 Vocabulary Revision by Alex Hudson https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol Vocabulary Revision Task en-us 2020-09-03 13:29:45 UTC 2026-01-06 10:48:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/995961001 structured
colloquialism
adequate
strategies
illustrate]]> 2020-12-07 20:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/995961001 Structured - michael_croker1 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1575789937 Definition
To have a logical layout/progression through an action.

Example of how it is used in a sentence...

The layout of the this padlet is very STRUCTURED.]]> 2021-06-01 09:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1575789937 adequate https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1575798330 Definition
enough or satisfactory for particular purpose]]> 2021-06-01 09:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1575798330 Colloquialism (N) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1577854438 Definition
Informal words or phrases used in everyday conversation.

Ex.  A COLLOQUIALISM is usually acceptable in everyday conversation but not in formal writing and speaking. ]]> 2021-06-01 23:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1577854438 Illustrate (V) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1577863646 Definition
Describe something.

Ex. In academic writing, you need to be clear and ILLUSTRATE your ideas well.]]> 2021-06-01 23:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1577863646 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589499985 exaggeration
pivotal
predominantly
instantaneous
trivial

]]> 2021-06-07 09:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589499985 exaggeration(N) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589504134 Definition
 making to seem more important than it really is

Ex:With a certain sense of pride, he would add, "experts," although I knew that was an exaggeration in my case.]]> 2021-06-07 09:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589504134 pivotal(adj) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589507228 Definition
being of crucial importance

Ex:I grew up among nineteen first cousins, and they each played a pivotal role in my childhood and teen years.]]> 2021-06-07 09:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589507228 instantaneous(adj) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589509868 Definition
occurring with no delay

Ex:It just exploded into an instantaneous universe of knowing looks and giggles and clothes and secrets.]]> 2021-06-07 09:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589509868 predominantly(adv) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589514154 Definition
much greater in number or influence

Ex:The plans are predominantly sketches surrounded by notes.]]> 2021-06-07 09:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589514154 trivial(adj) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589516684 Definition
small and of little importance

Ex:In that moment of trivial misunderstanding and profound insight, I felt my throat twisted by unsounded grief.]]> 2021-06-07 09:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/1589516684 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530015349 Platitude (N.)

A boring statement usually involved less meanings and similar forms or structures.


Ex: We should use some creative expressive skills in our conversations rather than follow the empty platitudes.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530015349 Motivate 100760251 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530015846 Verb

Definition:There are some reasons for people to do something.


Synonym: inpire, stimulate


Example: I want to motivate my team to win the game.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530015846 Reasonable (Adj) mcroker3 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530016112 With thought and consideration for the situation.


He presented a reasonable offer to buy my dog £2 million pounds and a lifetime free entry to the dog visiting centre.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530016112 Assertive (Adj.) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530017622 Being confident and clear without any hesitates.


Ex: Avoiding eye contact is one of the main features when people don't feel assertive.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530017622 Cohesion 100760251 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530018012 Noun


Definition: The act of sticking together.

Example: The team cohesion help us win the championship.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530018012 concession (n.) mcroker3 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530018425 Definition - Allowing something or doing something in order to achieve a desired result.



You may have to agree to do more chores as a concession before your parents will agree.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530018425 consensus 100760251 https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530019464 Noun


Definition:A general agreement among a group of people.

Example: We reach a consensus on the plan.

]]> 2025-07-28 10:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530019464 Significant (adjective) https://padlet.com/derbyuni/718a24v082tbnmol/wish/3530019480 The study showed a significant improvement in students’ writing skills.



Analysis (noun)

The teacher asked us to write an analysis of the article.



Reliable (adjective)


We need to use reliable sources when writing an academic essay.

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