This document provides definitions for several words in 3 sentences or less. It defines words like "coeducational" as educating both sexes jointly, "consensus" as a general agreement, and "repertoire" as a set of techniques or strategies used by teachers. It also defines words like "mandate" as authorization given by voters, "tendency" as a general inclination, and "remedial" as intended to remedy learning difficulties.

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2. coeducational (coed) (adj)
[koh-ej-oo-key-shuh-nl]
Definition
educating both sexes
jointly at the same
institution or classes
Related Form
- coeducation (n)
http://www.latymer-upper.org/the-school.html
- a coeducational state college
- coeducational program

3. consensus (n)
[kuhn-sen-suhs]
Definition
- majority of opinion
- general agreement
or concord; harmony
http://bomega.com/2007/07/08/the-consensus-hurdle/
- to reach a consensus
- the consensus of opinion

4. Deprived (n.)
Surgeons work very long time.
They are deprived of sleep!

5. Repertoire (n)
Each teacher has a repertoire
consisting of techniques and
strategies that should be used in
classroom.

6. A state or condition in which
everything is
regular, homogeneous, or unvarying.

7. To exert much effort or
energy; endeavor.

8. INNOVATIVE
(ADJECTIVE)
DOING SOMETHING IN A NEW WAY.
EX/A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE YOUNG
DESIGNER

9. MENTOR(NOUN)
A WISE AND TRUSTED COUNSELOR OR
TEACHER.
MENTORING (NOUN) : ACT OF COUNSELING AND
TEACHING
EX/ OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MENTORING
TEENAGERS.

10. HOW
HOW
ARE YOU?
IN.HIB.IT.ET[IN-HIB-I-TID]
PART OF SPEECH : ADJ
DEFINITION : OVERLY RESTRAINED
PSYCHOLOGY…SUFFERING OF INHIBITION

11. Anecdotal evidence
EVIDENCE GAINED THROUGH UNSCIENTIFIC
METHOD; THE OPPOSITE OF “HARD DATA”

12. Disrupt(vt): to make it difficult
for sth to continue in the normal
way.
Disruptive(adj): causing
problems or noise, etc, so that
sth cannot continue normally.
Disruption(n) e.g. We aim to
help you move house with
minimum disruption to yourself.
Disruptor(n) e.g. He is an
inborn disruptor.

13. Assess(v): to make a judgement about the
nature or quality of sb/sth.
Assess(v): to calculate the amount or value of
sth.

14. e.g. We should comply
with the traffic rules
Comply(v): to obey a rule, or
an order,etc.
e.g. They should refuse to
comply with the New Airport
Security Restrictions.

15. The essay is brief but thorough
enough
Brevity (n) – brief (adj)

16. Embedded (adj)

17. Vogue-(adj)
We also say that something is “in
vogue,” which means “in fashion.”
fashionable

18. Abstract-(adj)
• Sentence: A lamp is concrete but its
brightness is abstract.

19. 1. the first of a series of actions
Example:Shewanted to move, to take the
initiative, to give him a big hug
2. an effort to solve a problem
Example:Parents need to take the initiative
with their children's after-school programs.

20.  to feel awkward because you are not familiar
with a situation or because you are very
different from the people around you
 Example:All the other children in the school
had rich, middle-class parents. Terry, who
came from a poor home, was beginning to
feel like a fish out of water.

21. [kuh-riz-muh]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: great personal charm
Synonyms:
allure, magnetism, appeal, d
azzle, drawing
power, fascination, flash, glamour
, it,
Pizzazz, star quality

22.  [v. em-yuh-leyt; adj. em-yuh-lit]
 Part of Speech: verb
 Definition: copy the actions of
 Synonyms: follow
in footsteps, follow suit, follow the example o
f,
 imitate, mimic, mirror
 Notes:
emulate means to strive to equal, excel, or
match by imitating; imitate means to reprodu
ce or copy someone's behavior or looks

23. REIN
• A long thin piece of
material, especially leather, which
helps you to control and direct a
horse.
Ex: The cowboy fell off the horse when
the reins broke.
• Keep a tight rein on SO/Sth.(to have
a lot of control over SO/Sth)
Ex: My father always kept us on a tight
rein.
• Take over/up the reins. (to take
control of sth, especially organization
or a country).
Ex: When they made me the team
leader, I got to take up the reins to
current project.

24. Oversight
• Sth you forget to think
about.
Ex: They were an
oversight on my fee
bills.

25. regurgitate [rɪˈgɜˈdʒɪˈteɪt]
• vb
•
food)
REGURGITATE
1. to vomit forth (partially digested
• 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications /
Zoology) (of some birds and certain
other animals) to bring back to the
mouth (undigested or partly digested
food with which to feed the young)
• 3.(intr) to be cast up or out, esp from
the mouth
• 4. (Medicine) (intr)Med (of blood) to
flow backwards, in a direction opposite
to the normal one, esp through a
defective heart valve
• [from Medieval Latin regurgitāre, from
re- + gurgitāre to flood, from Latin
gurges gulf, whirlpool]
• Source:http://www.thefreedictionary.co

26. ROTE
MEMORIZATION
rotememorization
|rōt| |ˌmemərəˌzāSHən
|
committal to memory, memorisation,
memorization - learning so as to be
able to remember verbatim; "the actor's
memorization of his lines"

27. Derogatory
Derogatory (Adj.)= insulting or disrespectful. If
you feel offended or insulted by what someone
says, the person probably said something
derogatory.
E.g. Your mother is a stupid woman.

28. Harassment
Harassment(n)= molestation;persistent attacks or
abuse by someone. It can be at work , school or
even in our environment.
E.g. Student at school is accused of sexual
harassment.

29. ivory tower：
a place or situation where you
are separated from the
difficulties of ordinary life and so
are unable to understand
them, used especially to describe
a college or university:
an academic in an ivory tower

30. heresy (noun)：
1. a belief that disagrees with the official
principles of a particular religion:
He was executed for heresy.
2. a belief, statement etc that disagrees with
what a group of people believe to be right:
To come to work without a shirt and tie was
considered heresy.
Heretic (noun)：someone who is guilty of
heresy:
Cranmer was put to death as a heretic.

31. Entitled
Definition: qualified for by right according to law.
-Women are entitled to maternity leave by law.
http://americanglob.com/2009/04/16/boston-tea-party-pics-of-people-and-signs/

32. Criticize(v.)
Definition: to judge or discuss the
merits and faults of
-He criticized me sharply for failing
to finish the project.

33. an introductory act or step; leading action: to take the
initiative in making friends.

34. A command or authorization to act in a particular way on a
public issue given by the electorate to its representative:
The president had a clear mandate to end the war.

35. A general tendency or inclination.

36. An exposition of principles or reasons

37. Remedial (adj.)
Giving or intended as a remedy or cure: remedial surgery.
Provided or intended for students who are experiencing
learning difficulties: remedial education

38. Indignant (adj.)
• Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as
unfair treatment:
He was indignant at being the object of suspicion.