Monday, November 24, 2014

Key Words

QUALITY (n) [kwol-i-tee]
Forms: Adjective
noun, plural qualities. 

Definition: an essential or distinctive characteristic, property, or attribute.
Sentence: "the chemical qualities of alcohol."

 
EFFECTIVE (adj.) [ih-fek-tiv]
Forms: noun
Definition: adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result.
Sentence: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.


PROVIDE (v) [pruh-vahyd]
Forms: none
Definition: to make available; furnish.
Sentence: to provide employees with various benefits.


FLEXIBLE (adj.) [flek-suh-buh l]
Forms: noun
Definition: capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent.
Sentence: a flexible ruler.


PRINCIPLE (n) [prin-suh-puh l]
Forms: none
Definition: guiding sense of the requirements and obligations of right conduct.
Sentence: a person of principle.