Monday 8 May 2017

litracy T2 W1

literacy Term 2 Week 1
this is my word work for last week I forgot to post it sorry ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Elbow. Define : the joint between the forearm and the upper arm. Origin : Old English

Opinion. Define : a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Origin: Latin

Roam. Define : move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area. Origin Middle english.

Modem. Define : a combined device for modulation and demodulation, for example, between the digital data of a computer and the analogue signal of a telephone line. Origin: Latin

Compose. Define : write or create a work of art, especially music or poetry. Origin: Latin

Obey. Define : submit to the authority of someone or comply with a law. Origin : Old French

Catastrophe. Define : an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. Origin : Greek

Progress. Define : forward or onward movement towards a destination. Origin : Latin

Heroes. Define: a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Origin: Greek

Oath. Define: a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behaviour. Origin: Old english

Groceries. Define:
items of food sold in a grocery or supermarket. Origin Old french

Total. Define: comprising the whole number or amount. Origin: Medieval Latin

cocoa. Define: a powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. Origin: Latin

Telescope. Define: an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer. Origin Greek

Explode. Define: burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion. Origin: Latin

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