2012年11月6日星期二

Vocabulary

Vocabulary
float(n./v.)
Forms:floating(adj.)
Definition:be in motion due to some air or water current
Sentence:With the argument about homework overload floating around more and more parents are starting to question if kids actually need homework. 
revolve(v.)
Forms:revolved(adj.);revolution(n.)
Definition:turn on or around an axis or a center
Sentence: My career revolves around intense homework help to school aged children.
apparent(adj.)
Forms:apparently(adv.)
Definition:clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Sentence:homework overload it has become apparent that more and more kids dread doing homework.
inability(n.)
Forms:ability(n.)
Definition:lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
Sentence: Including inability to concentrate the next day during school.
nutshell(n.)
Forms:in a nutshell(n.)
Definition:the shell around the kernel of a nut
Sentence:So I guess, in a nutshell, I think the idea of homework every night should depend on the teachers’ goal.

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