Class 2 – Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary
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CLASS 2 – GROUNDWORK FOR A BETTER VOCABULARY
Chapter 2
TO ANALYZE
We analyze problems/ a situation/information
To analyze = to make an analysis
AN ATTITUDE How we feel or think about something. It is usually positive or negative. We often show it to other people. It can be cheerful, friendly, etc.
A CATEGORY A type or class of something We put things in a category.
A Category 2 hurricane
A CONTRAST A difference that we can see What types of contrast do you see?
TO BE CRITICAL To look for things that are wrong To be critical = to criticize = to offer
criticism
TO BE DELIBERATE Deliberate = on purpose = intentional
When Lucy picks up the football, it is deliberate – not accidental.
Lucy and Charlie Brown
Which is deliberate? A mistake or a plan?
TO BE EXCESSIVE Excessive = too much of something!
excessive packaging
EXCESSIVE
TO BE FRAGILE
FRUSTRATION Helplessness + anger = frustration
When we can’t achieve our goal
Man at work
TO INDICATE To indicate = to show = to be a sign