Saturday, 28 March 2015

Words of the day (15/3/2015)

VOCABULARY 

Adroit (verb)
Definition: 
very skillful and quick in the way you think or move
Example:
She became adroit at dealing with difficult questions. 

Altruism (noun)
Definition: 
willingness to do things that bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself.
Example:
She's not known for her altruism.  

Arbitration (noun)
Definition: 
the process of solving an argument between people by helping them to agree to an acceptable solution.
Example:
Both sides in the dispute have agreed to go to arbitration.

Archaic (adjective)
Definition: 
of or belonging to an ancient period in history.
Example:
An archaic system of government.

Aural (adjective)
Definition:  
relating to hearing.
Example:
Aural teaching aids, such as CDs.


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