My exquisite padlet by Simon https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq Made with whimsy en-us 2016-10-31 15:02:11 UTC 2016-11-09 16:29:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Simon simon_w_mathews https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134307612 Feminism (n) - The belief of equality between men and women. Feminism is increasingly popular in China.]]> 2016-10-31 17:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134307612 Grammar simon_w_mathews https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134309103 http://www.englishpage.com/]]> 2016-10-31 17:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134309103 Ada https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134350535 Emotions (n)- any strong feeling
Love is a emotion.

Civilize (vt) - Teach or refine to be discriminate in taste  or judgment.
Teacher has had a civilizing influence on me.

Hail (n) - precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents.
It is hailing.

Hardened (adj) - used of persons
He is a hardened person.

Judgment （n）- An opinion formed by judging something.
Judge passed judgment on the guilty man.

Elaborate (adj) - Make by complexity and richness of detail
He makes a elaborate handwork

Mainstream (n) - the prevailing current of thought.
Feminism has became a mainstream in the world.

Adequately (adv) - in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree.
He could not adequately express his sentiment.

Intervention (n) - the act of intervening
Government intervention is necessary in the economy.
Well done Ada - some useful words. Write your own example sentences to help you remember them & practice using them!]]> 2016-10-31 20:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134350535 Tiffany https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134360778 relic (n)-an old object or custom that reminds people of that past or that has lived on from a past.

genial (adj)-friendly and happy

duplicity (n) dishonest behaviour that is intended to deceive someone

Good, Tiffany - add your own examples so you can get the meaning clearly!

]]> 2016-10-31 22:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134360778 Cara https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134361675 Emergence (n.) - 1. When something begins to be known or noticed. 2. When someone or something comes out of a difficult experience.

Proliferating (v.) - if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spread to many different places.

Suspicious (adj.) - 1. Thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest 2. Making you think that something bad or illegal is happening 3. Feeling that you do not trust someone or something.

Well done Cara - some useful words. Write your own example sentences to help you remember them & practice using them!]]> 2016-10-31 22:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134361675 Liz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134365835 Foul (n)- an act that violates the rules of a sport.

Warrant (vt)- show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for .

Insipid (a)- 1) lacking taste or flavor or tang.   2)lacking interest or significance or impact   
 
Good, Liz - some useful words. Write your own example sentences to help you remember them & practice using them!]]> 2016-10-31 23:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134365835 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134367672 2016-10-31 23:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134367672 Stephen 1888887456 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134367730
Proliferate (v.) - if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spreads to many different places.

Overwhelming (adj.) - having such a great effect on you that you feel confused and do not know how to react.

Regulator (n.) - someone who makes sure that a system operates properly or fairly.

Good man, Stephen - add some examples in your own words to help you remember these!]]> 2016-10-31 23:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134367730 Edwina https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134405343 Acknowledge（V）Declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of.                                       
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten.

Reserve (v)
to arrange for a place in a hotel, restaurant, plane etc to be kept for you to use at a particular time in the future .                                Do you have to reserve tickets in advance?

Good - you need one more, (3 per day)]]> 2016-11-01 08:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134405343 Tiffany https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134410727 relic-(n) an old object or custom that reminds people of the past or that has lived on from a past time. & Evething in my grandmother's house seemd old and untouched, like relicks of an ancient time.

genial-(adj) friendly and happy  &Simon was always genial and welcoming. Haha thanks - you are very genial too!

duplicity-(n) dishonest behaviour that is intended to deceive someone &Jack   believed he was guilty of duplicity in his private dealings.]]> 2016-11-01 09:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134410727 Shirley https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134417705 stubborn (adj) 
Determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable. 

I’ve got a very stubborn streak .

exaggerate (v)
To make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is. 

I couldn’t sleep for three days – I’m not exaggerating.


possess (v) 
To have a particular quality or ability forma.

Different workers possess different skills.

]]> 2016-11-01 10:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134417705 Jocie https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134423012 correspondent-(n) a person who reports a news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station.
sentence：the BBC's political correspondent.

persist(n&v) -(in sth/in doing sth)/(with sth) to continue to do sth despite difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable.
sentence: She persisted in her search for the truth.

impenetrable(adj)-that cannot be entered, passed through or seen through.
sentence: An impenetrable  jungle.]]> 2016-11-01 10:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134423012 Mark https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134426763 efficient  (adj)- doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money or energy

expressively (adv)-in a way that shows your thoughts and feelings

eliminate (verb)-to remove or get rid of something/somebody]]> 2016-11-01 11:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134426763 Lee https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134427457
generation (n.)
a.all people of about the same age.
b. all the members of a family of about the same age.
c.the average period of time between the birth of a person and the birth of that person's children.
trash (n.)
bad language.
bad things.
bad word.
motivation (n.)
the reason why you want to do something
eagerness and willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced to do it

]]> 2016-11-01 11:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134427457 John https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134430518 conference(n.)
some people talk about something like a meeting.

plagiarize（v.）
use other's ideas in your own essay without label . The same as copy.

implied(v.)
tell somebody something but do not say directly. do some things or say some other words to let somebody realize it.]]> 2016-11-01 11:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134430518 Tutu https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134485512 intensive (n)
A modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies.
We did intensive interviews about their health and well being.


Dominate (V).             
Control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things.
She must dominate her passions.

Realm
A domain in which something is dominant.


Interesting choices - I think they are useful fr your subject, good effort!]]> 2016-11-01 14:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134485512 Edwina  https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134490260 coin(n)(v):form by stamping, punching, or printing
Whenever the Prosperity Deniers coin a vivid attack meme something good might be happening.

poverty(n):the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions.
They were driven by poverty and hunger to steal.

realm(n):a domain in which something is dominant.
So, in the bright realm of values, we have no excuse behind us, nor justification before us.
]]> 2016-11-01 14:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134490260 Tiffany   01/11 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134624233 penetrate(v)
 To inter something and pass or spread throught it, especially when this is difficult.
Sunlight barely penetrated the dirty windows.

ambiguities(n)
The state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect.
There was an element of ambiguity in the teacher's reply.

initiative(n)
The ability to make decisious and take action without waiting for someone to tell you want to do.
I wish I would show more initiative in study.


]]> 2016-11-01 20:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134624233 Liz https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134631634 Outperform (v)- be or do something to a greater degree.
Teamwork generally outperform  individual thought.

Surveillance (n)- close observation of a person or group.(usually by the police)
The prisoner must be kept under surveillance.

Freeebie (n)- something that is free (usually providedd as part of a promotional scheme)
I got some freebie when I come into the shopping mall.

Good - well done, these will be useful in assignments!]]> 2016-11-01 21:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134631634 Shir le y https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134649419

stability  （n）
the condition of being steady and not changing 

It could threaten the peace and stability of the region.


cooperation  （n ）
when you work with someone to achieve something that you both want 

The need to strengthen international co-operation.

institution  （n）
a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose 

Powerful institutions such as world banks.

]]> 2016-11-01 23:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134649419 Stephen https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134649956
Ostensible (adj.) - The ostensible reason for his late was illness.

Appropriation (n.) - The China government  has increased education appropriations.

Prominent (adj.) - The newspaper was in a prominent position to report the scandal of the US Campaign

]]> 2016-11-01 23:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134649956 Cara https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134656794 Interfere (v.) - to be deliberately get involved in a situation where you are not wanted or needed.
Don't interfere in other's private concerns.

Deliberately (adv.) - 1. Done in a way that is intended or planned. 2. Done or said in a slow careful way. 
She deliberately stayed behind after school to go with me .

Patriotism (n.) -  N-UNCOUNT patriotism is love for your country and loyalty toward it .
One of the major themes of the novel is patriotism

Nice Cara, these will be useful for assignments!]]> 2016-11-02 01:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134656794 Edwina  https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134692376 P(n):a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
The enterprise has excellent prospects.

Issue(n):an important question that is in dispute and must be settled.
Food safety is an important issue involving the public health.

Welfare(n):something that aids or promotes well-being.
The subject touches our welfare.
]]> 2016-11-02 08:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134692376 Top https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134720386 corporation (n)-a large business company
*The rule applies where a person owns stock in a corporation.

feminism (n)-the belief and aim that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men; the struggle to achieve this aim
*Feminism may have liberated the feminists, but it has still to change the lives of the majority of women.

emergence (n)-the fact of somebody/something coming out from a dark, confined or hidden place
*The emergence of the new idea encouraged us.

profitability (n)-the ability to make a profit
*Turnover increased. However, profitability fell.

rationality (n)-the fact of being based on reason rather than emotions
*The rationality and validity were validated experimentally.

legislature (n)-a group of people who have the power to make and change laws
*The legislature approved a loan.

Well done Top - these are some really helpful words for you - good choice!

overdose (n.)
Jimi Hendrix died of a drug overdose.


agenda (n.)
Never before has a summit had such a crowded agenda.

reseller (n.)
Resellers can creats further end users plus resellers.

proposition (n.)
Making easy money has always been an attractive proposition.

premium （n.）
an amount of money that you pay once or regularly for an insurance policy

satisfaction (n.)
the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen; something that gives you this feeling

conceptual (adj.)
related to or based on ideas


]]> 2016-11-02 11:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134720386 Lee https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134742128 corporate (adj.)
1.belonging to a corporation
2.shared by all the member of a group
3.used to describe a group of organizations that from a single group

prominence (adj.)
1.the fact of being important and well known
2. to treat something as specially important
3. apart or place that is higher than what is around it formal

struggle (v. / n.)

1.to try extremely hard to achieve something, even though it is very different.
2.to move somewhere with grear difficulty
generation (n.)

a.all people of about the same age.

b. all the members of a family of about the same age.

c.the average period of time between the birth of a person and the birth of that person's children.

trash (n.)

bad language.

bad things.

bad word.

motivation (n.)

the reason why you want to do something

eagerness and willingness to do something without needing to be told or forced to do it

privatization (n.)
the action of privatizing something
 neoliberalism (n.)
a modern politico-economic theory favouring free trade, privatization, minimal government interventention in business, redused public

]]> 2016-11-02 12:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134742128 Mark 513962340 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134747195 concession (n) something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult

corporation (n)  a large business company

sustainability(n) the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment

Great Mark, well done - very useful vocab]]> 2016-11-02 13:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134747195 Nicola https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134771150
  • feminism ['feminizəm] n
     the movement aimed at equal rights for women
  • era ['iərə, 'εərə] n
     a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
  • ambiguity [æmbi'ɡju:iti] n.                     unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
  • co-optation [,kəuɔp'teiʃən] n.
    •        the selection of a new member    
           (usually by a vote of the existing   
            membership)
    1. appropriation [əprəupri'eiʃən]n. money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
       incorporation by joining or uniting
    2. policy ['pɔlisi] n.
       a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government

    This is excellent - well done for including the phonemics, so helpful. Brilliant!

    ]]>     2016-11-02 13:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134771150     Tiffany 389837558 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134914543 unprecedented  (adj)
    never having happened before, or never having happened so much.
    He took the unprecedented step of stating that the rumours were fale.

    deregulation (n)
    Deregulation is the removal of controls and restrictions in a particular area of business or trade.
    Since deregulation , banks are permitted to set their own interest rates.

    intersection (n)
    a palce where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet.
    We crossed at a busy intersection.


    These are great Tiffany - very high level words. You're looking at the right kind of thing.

    I will keep on doing~

    encroach(v)
    to gradually take more of someone's time, possessions, rights etc than you should.
    Bureaucratic power has encroached upon the freedom of the individual.

    diplomacy(n)
    the job or activity of manging the relationships between countries
    Intervention is America's diplomacy tradition.

    catastrophic(adj)
    extremely harmful;bringing physical or financial ruin
    The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic.







    ]]>     2016-11-02 19:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134914543     LIZ https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134941793 Rivalry (n)- a situation in which or more people, teams, or companies are competing for something, especially over a long period of time, and the feeling of competition between them
    The advantage of only child is never to deal with sibling rivalry.

    Congruent （a)- fitting together well formal or congruent triangles are the same size and shape technical. 
    These pictures show some congruent triangles.

    Indigenous (a)- indigenous people or things have always been in the place where they are, rather than being brought there from somewhere else.
    In UK, there are many indigenous cultures which are different from traditional Chinese cultures.]]>     2016-11-02 21:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134941793     Stephen 1888887456 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134946691
    Delegation (n.) - A group of people who represent organization .
    He was as part of the China delegation to the United Nations.

    Preeminent (adj.) - Excellent or Remarkable
    He has alway been preeminent in the field of science and technology

    Adequate (adj.) - Enough or Acceptable
    I have adequate preparation for my Pre-Sessional English Program-me.]]>     2016-11-02 22:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134946691     Edwina  https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134952483 Legislature(n):persons who make or amend or repeal laws.
    He was elected to the state legislature.

    Political (adj):of or relating to the profession of governing.
    She disaffiliated from the political group.

    Mainstream(n):the prevailing current of thought.
    His thinking was in the American mainstream
    ]]>     2016-11-02 23:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134952483     Chris  https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134952874 Sustainbility(n):the property of being sustainable.
    It’s not fair to my marriage, my ongoing success, and the sustainability of how I live.

    neoliberal(n):a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalis.(adj)having or showing belief in the need for economic growth in addition to traditional liberalistic values.
    That system, what might be called neoliberal globalization.

    Engagement(n)：a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war.
    e lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement


    ]]>     2016-11-02 23:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134952874     Cara https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134961298 Interventions (n) - N-VAR intervention is the act of intervening in a situation.
    They also note it is important to get aid interventions in the right order.

    Dialogue (n) - a conversation in a book, play, or film .
    The dialogue remained light and friendly.

    Literature (n) - books, plays, poems etc that people think are important and good.
    He has read many of the major works of literature.]]>     2016-11-03 00:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134961298     Joh https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134962342 ambiguity(n) - the state of being unclear,confusing,or not certain,or things that produce this effect.

    These words are likely to lead to ambiguity.

    participation(n) - the act of taking part in an activity or event.

    We will do our best to stave off his participation.

    immigration(n) - the process of entering another country in order to live there permanently.

    I am not immigration now. I am just an international student.


    interact(v) - if people interact with each other, they talk to each other,work together etc.

    MR.Simon interacts well with his students in the class. Because the students are very smart and interactive!


    emergence(n) - when something begins to be know or noticed.

    The emergence of argument because different people have different minds.


    encapsulate(v) - to express or show something in a short way.

    His whole words can be encapsulated in this one sentence.

    ]]>     2016-11-03 01:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/134962342     S hi r le y https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135014266
    delicate  （adj.）
    
needing to be dealt with carefully or sensitively in order to avoid problems or failure 


    There’s something I have to speak to you about – it’s a delicate matter .




    substantial  （adj.）
    
large in amount or number 

We have the support of a substantial number of parents.



    courteous  （adj.）

    polite and showing respect for other people


    The staff are always courteous and helpful.

]]>     2016-11-03 09:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135014266     Ni co la https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135015216 implication
    an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection

    accusation
    a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

    neoliberalism
    a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth



    ]]>     2016-11-03 10:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135015216     Jocie  https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135088827 isolationism(n)-the policy of not becoming involved in the affairs of other countries or groups. 
    an isolationism foreign policy

    consultant(n)-a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is employed to give advice about it to other people .
    She is a firm of management consultants.

    prospect(n&v)-the possibility that sth will happen.
    There is no immediate prospect of peace.


    ]]>     2016-11-03 14:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135088827     LIZ https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135246657 Prudent (a)- sensible and careful, especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks.
    It is prudent to purchase personal investment products.

    Dogma (n)- a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof.
    Every country has their own political dogma.

    Elicit (v)- to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult.
    Policemen always do something to elicit the truth

    ]]>     2016-11-03 21:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135246657     Stephen 1888887456 https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135321882 Realm(n.) - a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about.

    Diffusion(n.) - the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another.

    Multinational(adj.)-involving or operating in several nations or nationalities.

    ]]>     2016-11-04 10:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135321882     LIZ https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135519867 Narrate (v)- to tell a story by describing all the events in orders, for example in a book.
    The main character narrates the story.

    reiterate (v)- to repeat a statement or opinion in order to make your meaning as clear as possible.
    Professor reiterates the most improtant points.

    reproach (v)- to blame or criticize someone in a way that shows you are disappointed at what they have done.
    The government publicly reproached the criminal for their vehavior.]]>     2016-11-04 23:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135519867     Top https://padlet.com/simon_w_mathews/ww8be9snlplq/wish/135956167 delivery (n.)
    the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to

    implication (n.)
    a possible effect or result of an action or a decision

    situation (n.)
    all the circumstances and things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place

     
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