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WEEK 3WORDS 7-10

Noun

(1 Syllable) rite;

Pronunciation: rahyt

RITEEtymology: 1275–

1325; Middle English

rit; Latin ritus

Other

forms/synonyms:

observance, usage

• A formal or ceremonial act or procedure

• a religious ceremonial practice

Example Sentence: Baptism is a religious rite.

NOVICE

• a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner

• a person newly become a church member.

• NOUN

Example Sentence:She was not doing well at Call of Duty since she was a novice.

Origin: novus (newly come into a particular status)

PROACTIVE Adjective

• serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime.

• tending to initiate change rather than reacting to events

ORIGIN: 1930-1945

Example Sentence: If you're having a hard time resolving a problem, take a proactive  approach and (politely) suggest a solution.

BIAS

Noun

• a preference for one thing over another, especially an unfair one.Origin: 1520–30;

Middle French Other Forms/Synonyms:-Prejudice-Preconception-Predetermine

Example Sentence: The referee made biased calls that favored the team he supported.

Pronunciation:bahy-uhs

Paradigm

Noun• par·a·digm

• Way you think about and see things

• a typical or stereotypical example

Example Sentence:My paradigm on the music I listen to is different than some of my teachers.

Etymology:Greek, paradeigma

Other Forms/Synonyms:Ideal, Prototype, Epitome

Pronunciation:[par-uh-dahym]