Paola iAdvisory Vocab by Paola Jacobo https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu CBS article en-us 2016-08-12 21:35:26 UTC 2016-08-26 20:43:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Acknowledge paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163248 Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: accept or admit the existence or truth of.

Expert Sentence: But we keep trying because we know that others have succeeded, and we are not willing to acknowledge defeat.

My Sentence: My brother acknowledged the fact that he failed two classes and was willing to pay the consequences.]]> 2016-08-12 21:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163248 Avocacy paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163518 Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: support; active pleading on something's behalf.

Expert Sentence: Perhaps the greatest service he rendered to his party was his consistent advocacy of the freedom of the press.

My Sentence: Her advocacy to continuously celebrate pride day is for a good cause. 
]]> 2016-08-12 21:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163518 Ambitious paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163738 Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: having a strong desire for success or achievement

Expert Sentence: She had nothing to offer him to curb whatever ambition he had.

My sentence: His dream was to become a doctor, and he was ambitious to make it a reality.
]]> 2016-08-12 21:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118163738 Brealthrough paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345151 Part of Speech: Noun

 Definition: an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem.

Expert Sentence: One breakthrough is all it will take to change the world.

My Sentence: She made  a breakthrough that changed the way people thought in her city.
]]> 2016-08-15 22:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345151 Dilemma paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345327 Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

Expert Sentence: Once I was alone with Molly and she awakened sufficiently to realize our dilemma, I consoled her as best I could.

My sentence: There was a dilemma and we didn't know what to do other than to panic.]]> 2016-08-15 22:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345327 Furor paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345531 Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: an uproar; a state of great anger or excitement.

Expert Sentence: Amid accusations of fraud, there was a public furor when the politician was arrested.

My Sentence: Furor erupted once everyone realized that someone had bought the last toy.]]> 2016-08-15 22:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345531 Marquee paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345697 Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a sign over the entrance of a public building.

Expert Sentence: He was led into a large tent or rather a great marquee, and he stood there for a few moments dazzled.

My Sentence: There was a bright marquee that helped us find where we needed to go.]]> 2016-08-15 22:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345697 Multiculturalism paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345892 Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A society in which the cultures and traditions of many different groups coexist and are encouraged.

Expert Sentence: From its very beginning, the concept of multiculturalism has suffered from widely differing interpretations. 

My Sentence: She glad that her school had so much multiculturalism.]]> 2016-08-15 22:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118345892 Plagued paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118787001 Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: constantly troubled or bothered.

Expert Sentence: The questions plagued her until one evening when the black car returned.

My Sentence: When he saw people with their friends it plagued him with bad memories.
]]> 2016-08-18 16:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118787001 Quipped paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118788232 Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: a clever or witty remark or comment.

Expert Sentence: Quinn quipped it would be worth the price of the car if she kept motoring north to Canada and out of our lives.

My Sentence: She quipped making it seem as if she was being rude to her friends.]]> 2016-08-18 16:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118788232 Relegtw paolaj54797 https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118788867 Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: to dismiss to a less prominent position; banish.

Expert Sentence: With such remains before us it is no longer sufficient to relegate Minos to the regions of sun-myths.

My Sentence: They were relegated from their position to be night guards in the museum.]]> 2016-08-18 16:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paolaj54797/q7mxsnn2zkuu/wish/118788867