Word of the Day

January 2012

re- back, againJanuary 2, 2012

• repeat: to say or produce sound a second time

• Susan had to repeat the assignment to those who were not listening.

• refresh- to bring back knowledge or memory to

• After the long break, the teacher had to refresh the students on classroom procedure.

re- back, againJanuary 3, 2012

• Re-create- to create again

• The police had to re-create the accident to determine who was at fault.

re- back, againJanuary 4, 2012

• review-to study or look at something again, or to help someone remember what they studied before

• We always review before a test.

re- back, againJanuary 5, 2012

• Re-take-to take again.

• We can only re-take a test

re- back, againJanuary 6, 2012

Un-not, oppositeJanuary 9, 2012

• unappreciative- to not see the value in something.

• Hector was unappreciative of the money his parents gave him.

• uncommon-not common, not seen often.

• It was uncommon for school to be out in the middle of August.

Un-not, oppositeJanuary 10, 2012

• unsure- not sure about something or someone

• Jose was unsure if his project was good enough to get an A.

Un-not, oppositeJanuary 11, 2012

• unlucky- to not have luck.

• With all of her accidents, Kristen felt she was unlucky.

Un-not, oppositeJanuary 12, 2012

• uncomfortable- not comfortable with something or around someone or situation.

• The room was so hot it made Josh uncomfortable in his sweater.

Un-not, oppositeJanuary 13, 2012

able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 16, 2012

• acceptable- good enough to be accepted or approved of

• The new slogan for the cheese ad was acceptable to the board members.

• believable- able to be believed; credible; convincing

• Because the suspect's alibi check-out, we felt his story was believable.

able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 17, 2012

• lovable- having a nature that attracts love

• The puppy was so cute and lovable Heather just had to take it home.

able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 18, 2012

• bearable- capable of being endured; tolerable

• Knowing the reward was a new car, the wait Keston had to endure was bearable.

able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 19, 2012

• valuable- considered to be of great worth; useful; important

• Lock your car at all times; never leave valuables in open sight.

able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 20, 2012

• instance- a case, example or occasion.

• In this instance, I will excuse you.

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 23, 2012

• allowance- a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose.

• His parents give him his allowance on Saturday.

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 24, 2012

• appearance- the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing.

• Everyone welcomed the appearance of the sun after days of rain.

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 25, 2012

• assurance- a condition of being sure or sure of oneself.

• There is no assurance that the criminal will be caught.

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 26, 2012

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 27, 2012

• importance-

• The importance of studying for a test should be obvious.

ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality

January 30, 2012• essence- that which makes

something what it is; central nature.

• Kindness is the essence of friendship.

• influence- a thing or person that has the power to affect another.

• Parents are often a big influence on their children's opinions.

ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality

January 31, 2012