My fearless padlet by Simon https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5 Made with a quick smile en-us 2016-10-26 18:34:51 UTC 2016-11-10 19:01:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Simon simon_w_mathews https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134179863 "Proliferate" (v) - to increase rapidly in number. The number of Starbucks in China is proliferating.

]]> 2016-10-31 11:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134179863 ARIS☆ (week1) https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134319253 'Feminism'(n.) - the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.
The issue of feminism is  getting more and more attention.

'institutionalized'(v.) - past tense of institutionalize, establish (something, typically a practice or activity) as a convention or norm in an organization or culture.
We should institutionalize the the concept of environmental protection in the garbage classification.

'penetrated'(v.) - past tense of penetrate, go into or through (something), especially with force or effort.
Computers are penetrating  our lives.

Excellent Aris, very clear and sensible choices.
 ]]> 2016-10-31 18:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134319253 Tom Tomz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134355316 legislature (n)-persons who  make or amend or repeal laws
We do it by getting state legislatures and their governors to agree to do it.

penetrate (v)-pass into or through ,often by overcoming resistance.
We can not penetrate into the nature of substances

rationality (n) --the state of having good sense and sound judgment.
Different rationalities may conflict with each other.

Good, Tom, useful words.]]> 2016-10-31 21:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134355316 Nancy 531973057 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134358818 “Eradication” (n) —To make somethings completely disappear, and destroy.

e.g. Government should to eradication HIV as the ultimate goal of the future.

“Policymaking” (n/adj) — Make a serious decision carefully.

e.g. Government policy making will play a key background role in our life.

"Rationality" (n) — Based on the reality and logical.

e.g. Everyone has sensibility and rationality both kinds of emotions.

Well done Nancy, good choices.]]> 2016-10-31 21:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134358818 Thomas https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134359545 feminsist(n)-an advocate of such rights.
EX She's not feminist with a capital F but she's fairly controversial

portion(n)-a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it
EX I read a portion of the manuscript.

poverty（n)-the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor.

EX According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute poverty

Excellent Thomas, well done.]]> 2016-10-31 21:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134359545 Lucifer lucifer674295773 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134360509 Conceptually (adv.) based on or relating to idea.

e.g. Conceptually, it is not different between their idea.

Empowerment  (n.)  giving someone official authority or legal power.

e.g. Improving employee morale through better solutions and empowerment.

Well done, Lucifer - I'm sorry but I deleted one of your words by mistake - my deep apologies. Your words are excellent choices. ]]> 2016-10-31 22:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134360509 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134361957 "Executive"(adj/n)-a person having administrative in a organization

eg.Some of the executive staff were eased out to cut down expenses

"Feminism"(n)-A belief that women and men should have equal right and chance

eg.The leader of feminism

Suspicious(adj)-doubt

eg.The fire is of suspicious prigin.

Good Chaya, useful words - check your spelling.]]> 2016-10-31 22:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134361957 Vicki https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134362799 patriotism(n.)- the principle about love your owm country.

Everyone should have patriotism.

penetrate(v.)- pass into or through something,  especially overcome obstacles.

We cannot penetrate into something before we do not have background about it.

private(adj.)- personal

This is a private place.

Well done Vicki - although, I think you know 'private' already!]]> 2016-10-31 22:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134362799 Jeremy 771726489 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134363124 "amenable" (adj)-easy to control
The little children was very amenable, but we should pay more attention their grow surroundings.

"emphasis"(n)-special importance that is given to something
The emphasis is very much on creation something replace of obsolete.

"overwhelmingly" (adv)-in the way that is a very great or very strong
They voted overwhelmingly against this project.

Good, Jeremy, these will be helpful.]]> 2016-10-31 22:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134363124 Doris Tomz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134366100 overwhelmingly (adv)-that can not resist or too strong
The vote was overwhelmingly in favour of the other class

parliament (n)-a legislative assembly in countries.
The group intended to present this wish paper to the parliament

technocratic (adj)-consisting of or influenced by professor
He tried to implement a technocratic economic policy

Good job Doris, useful words!]]> 2016-10-31 23:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134366100 John 395644136 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134375873 eradication (n.)--the complete destruction of every trace of something

The eradication effort has taken a huge amount of energy, resources andcommitment.

legislature (n.)--persons who make or amend or repeal laws

eg. Legislature is a deliberative assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country or city.

sustain (v.)--supply with necessities and support

eg. She alone sustained her family

Well done, John, these are good words.]]> 2016-11-01 01:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134375873 Chri s 741170298 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134423172
'participation'(n.) - the act of sharing in the activities of a group
User focus and participation.

'feminism'(n.) - the movement aimed at equal rights for women
synonym: feminist movement; women's liberation movement; women's lib; 
Feminism in France and England are rather different animals.

'initiatives'(n.) - the first of a series of actions
He was disappointed by his lack of initiative]]> 2016-11-01 10:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134423172 Chris https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134448088 Profitability:the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit.
During a credit expansion asset valuesbecome inflated, and credit-fueledspending tends to drive up corporate profitability.

eradication:the complete destruction of every trace of something.
Last year, we launched an aggressive new strategy for polio eradication.


Suspicious:not as expected
The fire is of suspicious origin.
]]> 2016-11-01 12:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134448088 ARIS https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134572129 'motivate'(v.) - provide (someone) with a reason for doing something.
How do you motivate people to work hard and efficiently?

'legitimate'(adj.) - conforming to the law or to rules.
The empire could not cohere as a legitimate whole.

‘initiative’(n.) - an introductory act or step; leading action
The government now hopes to seize the initiative on education. ]]> 2016-11-01 17:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134572129 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134579642 Embrace (adj/n)-hug
eg.they embrace]]> 2016-11-01 18:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134579642 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134605388 Vicki
overwhelmingly(adv.)- is not able to be resisted.

I think this question is overwhelmingly difficult, so I can not solve it.

executive(n.)- a person responsible for the administration of a business.

He is a good executive.

negotiator(n.)- a person who deputy of something to negoriate with others.

Negotiators should keep a clear mind to talk with others.]]> 2016-11-01 19:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134605388 Thomas https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134623156 initiative（n）a procedure by which a specified number of voters may propose astatute, constitutional amendment, or ordinance, and compel apopular vote on its adoption.
  EX Government initiatives to help young people have been inadequate

illustrative （adj）serving to illustrate; explanatory

EX The following excerpt is illustrative of her interaction with students

distinctive (adj) having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.
EX His voice was very distinctive.
]]> 2016-11-01 20:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134623156 Shawn https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134631889 'penetrated'(v.)-The knife penetrated someone's stomach  who is my enemy.

'institutionalized'(adj.)-In America,the custom has become institutionalized:it is regarded as part of the accepted cost of a service.

'corporation'(n.)-They have decided to liquidate the corporation by the end of the next month.]]> 2016-11-01 21:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134631889 Doris Tomz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134633324 diffusion (n)  the spreading of something more widely
    This was also the beginning of a diffusion of English ideas into Indian diet.

advocacy (n)  public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
    The government wanted an unclassified document on which it could draw in its advocacy of its policy.

contestation (n)  the action or process of disputing or arguing.
    The specific circumstances here are a bit murky, and will be subject to contestation.]]> 2016-11-01 21:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134633324 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134633654 plague (n/v)-an disease that causes high mortality.

eg.A terrible plague hit the whole country.]]> 2016-11-01 21:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134633654 Nancy 531973057 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134634715 "Initiative" (n/adj) — pioneering spirit, not planned or arranged, but are done because someone suddenly wants to do them.

e.g. Students in the learning has initiative is highly commendable.

"Guarantee" (n/v) — promise which provides assurance by one party to the other party.

e.g. I guarantee, if you do that you will have a good results.

"Distinctive" (adj) — differing from all others, it's not ordinary.

e.g. I think this music is an advertisements distinctive song.]]> 2016-11-01 21:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134634715 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134635011 jealous (adj)-A person feel resentment against someone because of that person's success or advantages 

eg. how can you admit you're jealous of your friend?]]> 2016-11-01 21:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134635011 Tom https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134638835 administrative(adj)-work involves organizing or institution.
Administrative personnel should also study some other skills.
 ]]> 2016-11-01 22:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134638835 Tom https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134639244 persuade(v)-win approval or support for
Can you persuade her out of her foolish plans? ]]> 2016-11-01 22:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134639244 Tom https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134639660 workforce(n)-the total number of people in a country or a company
The job losses will reduce the total workforce to 
7000.]]> 2016-11-01 22:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134639660 Jeremy 771726489 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134640154 "particularly"(adv)-more than usual or more than others                                      The book was not particularly interesting.                                      
"excessive"(adj)-greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate.    Excessive drinking can lead to stomach disorders.                                      
“predominate"(v) -to have the most influence or importance         
A single resource was not allowed to predominate over the essay.

]]> 2016-11-01 22:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134640154 Lucifer lucifer674295773 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134641875 Corporation (n.)  a big company or a group of companies.

e.g. Apple is a corporation.

Downsize  (v.)  to reduce a number of employs in order to reduce costs.

e.g. You need to downsize your employs to save money.

Privatize (v.)  to make the government's industry, organization, or service change owner.

e.g. The language in the budget bill would, in effect, let the governor privatize any or all of these facilities at whim.]]> 2016-11-01 22:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134641875 Finch https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134660803 bonfire（n.）
large fire that is made outside to burn unwanted things, or for pleasure
eg. I burn a bonfire in the outdoor party.

insight(n.)
 a clear, deep the ability to have, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation.
eg. Insight is an complicated ability to learn.

perceptive(adj.)
very good at noticing and understanding things that many people do not notice.
eg. Viktor has perceptive eyes.

privation(n.)
a lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

eg. Economic privation is pushing the poor towards crime.

wagon(n)
a vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen, used for transporting heavy goods, especially in the past:
Normally, wagon have 2 horse.


combination(n.)
the mixture you get when two or more things are combined:
Strawberries and cream - a perfect combination.]]> 2016-11-02 01:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134660803 Lucifer lucifer674295773 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134806313 Mainstream (n.) the most usual idea or methods.

e.g. Using smart phone is being a mainstream.

Realm (n.) a general area of knowledge, activity or thought.

e.g. This is the realm of business modeling.

Scholar (n.) an intelligent and well-educated person.

e.g. Jacqui True is a economic scholar.]]> 2016-11-02 15:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134806313 Dammy 654607858 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134926563 empowerment(n.)the noun of empower.give sb. some opportunity to do sth.
The government believes very strongly in the empowerment of women.

mantra(n.)someone believe it strongly.
Listen to customers is now an important mantra in the shop.

averse(v.)do not like to do sth.
He is averse to follow these rules.]]> 2016-11-02 20:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134926563 Nancy 531973057 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134934217 "Overlapping" (v/adj) — covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another .

e.g. Line is inside, outside or overlapping？

"Formulation" (n) — a substance prepared according to a formula.

e.g. The process of policy formulation and implementation.

"Collaborate" (v) — work together on a common enterprise of project.

e.g. I collaborate with my friend for the homework who lives with me.]]> 2016-11-02 20:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134934217 Doris Tomz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134938799 hegemonic (n)  ruling or dominant in a political or social context
    It is related to domestic political considerations and the hegemonic position of Western powers.

formulation (n)  the action of devising or creating something
   Acid in the glyphosate formulation is what actually kills weeds.

emphasis (n)  special importance, value, or prominence given to something
   I put plenty of emphasis on the word to make sure he understood what I was trying to say.]]> 2016-11-02 21:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134938799 ARIS https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134943676 'dominate'(v.) - have power and influence over.
.Fathers have the power to dominate children.

'interfere'(v.) - prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
Smoking and drinking interfere with your body's ability.

'advocate'(n.) - a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
The group does not advocate the use of violence.
]]> 2016-11-02 21:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134943676 Tom https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134944606 definitive(adj)-Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion 

 He disagreed, but he didn't say anything definitive.



constitute （v）-create and charge with a task
.
On 6 July a People's Revolutionary Government was constituted


consultancy(n)-the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field 
The project provides both consultancy and training.

]]> 2016-11-02 21:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134944606 Vicki https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134951325 institutionalized(adj.)- some bad or good attitudes and behaviour have existed for a long time and have become assepted as normal.

People should not have institutionalized racism.

engagement(n.)-1. arrangement to do something. 2.involved with somebody or something.

UK is engagement and cooperation with China.

exemplary(adj.)- some good thing can be a good wcample for people to follow. 2. give someone a punishment to stop other people to do that.

This company with an exemplary record on employee benefit.]]> 2016-11-02 22:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134951325 Thomoas https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134952579 benchmarks(n) a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similarthings must be measured or judged
EX The new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort

hypothesize (v) to assume by hypothesis. 
EX I have long hypothesized a connection between these factors

executive （n）a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisoryauthority in an organization.
 EX A successful job search needs to be as well organised as any other executive task


]]> 2016-11-02 23:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134952579 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134957567 agenda (n)-schedule，a list of things should be done
eg.Let's procced to the next item on the agenda.

penetrate (v)-have deep effect to someone
eg.we cannot penetrate into the nature of substances

parity (n)-equal
eg.Women have yet to achieve wage or occupational parity in many fields]]> 2016-11-03 00:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134957567 Jeremy 771726489 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134958990 "commitment"(n)-a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way
The government commitment to public services.

"legitimacy"(n)-the quality of being allowed and acceptable according to the law
I intend to the challenge the legitimacy of his claim.

"stakeholder"(n)- a person or company that is involved in a particular organization
All our employees are stakeholder in the company.]]> 2016-11-03 00:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/134958990 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135160858 preeminent (adj)-outstanding
eg.He is a preeminent scholar

ostensible (adj)-apperance
it seem to be true
eg.The ostensible reason for his absence was illness, but everyone knew he'd gone to a football match

scrutiny (n)-a searching examination or investigation
eg.The most serious penalty of all surely demand equal if not greater scrutiny.]]> 2016-11-03 16:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135160858 Tom https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135196889 essential (n)-anything must need to have.
As they must also sprint over short distances, speed is essential 

certificate(n)-a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts 
He did not hold a firearm certificate.

eligibility(n)-Someone who is able to do it
Check your eligibility for State benefits 

]]> 2016-11-03 18:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135196889 Doris Tomz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135198433 invariably (n)  in every case or on every occasion; always
   In this context, artists invariably become passive pawns in someone else's game.

vulnerabl (adj) susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
   In some ways we're even more vulnerable to a flu pandemic than we were back then.

perspective (n/adj)  a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view
   He says the death of his father 18 months ago has given him a new perspective on life.]]> 2016-11-03 18:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135198433 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135207935 Vicki
portion(n.)- a part of something.  (v.)to divide something into parts.

The money is portioned out among them.

implementation(n. )- achievement.

He want to help this gril with the implementation.

benchmark(n.)- something be used as a standard .

Make money is used as a benchmark of a company 's success.]]> 2016-11-03 18:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135207935 Aris https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135265473 'patriotism' (n.) - the quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one's country.
Patriotism is every politician's stock-in-trade.

'suspicious' (adj.) - having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
The police inferred that they found her behaviour rather suspicious.

'regulator' (n.) - a person or thing that regulates something, in particular.
An independent regulator will be appointed to ensure fair competition.
 ]]> 2016-11-04 00:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135265473 Finch https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135299752 manifestation(n)
a sign of something existing or happening:
She claimed that the rise in unemployment was just a further manifestation of the government's incompetence.

barometer(n)
something that can show how a particular situation is developing, or how people's opinions on a particular matter are changing:
This survey is considered to be a reliable barometer of public opinion.

displacement(n)
the situation in which people are forced to leave the place where they normally live:
he recent famine in these parts has caused the displacement of tens of thousands of people.

scrimmage(n)

a short, not very serious fight:
There was a bit of a scrimmage with the reporters waiting outside.

confrontation(n)
a fight or argument:
There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.

Confucian(adj)
based on or believing in the ideas of the Chinese philosopherConfucius:
In Confucian tradition, 60th birthdays are particularly significant.
Confucian scholars
]]> 2016-11-04 08:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135299752 T https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135510843 mitigate(v)to make less severe
EX However, there are many ways to mitigate this issue

strategy(n)a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaininga specific goal or result
EX I went home and mapped out my strategy

audit(n)an official examination and verification of accounts and records,especially of financial accounts.
EXThe yearly audit takes place each december]]> 2016-11-04 20:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135510843 Aris( week2) https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135567617 'collaborate' (v.) - work jointly on an activity or project.
The two men met and agreed to collaborate.

'novelty' (n.) - the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
There's a certain novelty value in this approach.

'normatively' (adj.) - establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behaviour.
Chapter three of this is the section of normatively analysis and design.]]> 2016-11-05 20:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135567617 T https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135647159 empower(v)to give power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal orofficial means
EX I want to empower the businessman
universal(adj)of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole
EXIt's a universal truth
ostensible(adj)outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended
EX ]]> 2016-11-06 23:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135647159 Chaya (week 2) https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135957261 astute (adj) -clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd:
eg.This astute policy is informed by the past.

analogue (n/adj)-something that is similar to something.
eg.America is not the first country to cease broadcasting analogue television, but it is the largest so far.

encyclopedia (n)-a reference work that contains information about many different subjects or a lot of information about a particular subject
eg.You should manage the foundation models in a separate encyclopedia.]]> 2016-11-07 22:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135957261 Thomas https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135963562 amenable (adj) ready or willing to answer, act, agree, or yield; open to influence,persuasion, or advice; agreeable; submissive; tractable
EX He is not amenable to reason

advocacy (n) the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending;
EX I support your advocacy of love trade

hegemonic（adj ) having hegemony, or dominance
EX For half a century the dollar has been the hegemonic currency]]> 2016-11-07 23:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/135963562 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136145315  pioneer (n)-a person who helps create or develop new ideas.
eg. In the US,California has been a pioneer.

 resistance (n)-refusal to accept something new or different.
eg.Where there is oppressiom there is resistance.

prompt (adj/v)-to say something that encourages a person to talk
eg. I will prompt her if she forgets her lines.]]> 2016-11-08 16:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136145315 Thomas https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136242902 2016-11-08 21:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136242902 Aris https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136265989 'formulation' (n.)- the action of creating or preparing something.
This formulation is perfectly correct.

'rationalist'(n.) - rationalism is the view that "regards reason as the chief source and test of knowledge
He was both visionary and rationalist.

'deregulation'(n.) - Deregulation is the reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry.
Prices have gone up 61 percent since deregulation.]]> 2016-11-08 23:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136265989 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136820658 terminology (n)-he system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, orspecialized subject; 
eg.  We need to know some  terminology.

embed (v/adj)-to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic
eg.  A shell splinter embedded itself in the wall

deem (v/n)- have an opinion
eg. I deem it advisable to buy property now.]]> 2016-11-10 17:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136820658 ARIS https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136845989 'harnessing' (v.)- control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.
They will harness the sun's energy to heat homes.

'dynamic' (adj.) - (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
We are looking for dynamic persons to be salesmen.

'masculinity' (n.) - possession of the qualities traditionally associated with men.
He is thirty and appears to have re-found his masculinity.]]> 2016-11-10 18:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136845989 Chaya https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136852690 innate (adj)-]]> 2016-11-10 19:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ef41drs1q5s5/wish/136852690