SKIP TO CONTENT

Language Arts #8

10 words 20 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Full list of words from this list:

  1. generalization
    the process of abstracting common properties of instances
    The generalization that all cheese is bad for you is unfair.
  2. simultaneous
    occurring or operating at the same time
    My sickness and her sickness happened simultaneously.
  3. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
    Please give me a synthesis of what is going on with the case so far.
  4. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
    He was a benevolent provider who gave us everything we needed.
  5. validity
    the quality of being legitimate and rigorous
    I questioned the validity of his opinions.
  6. abstract
    existing only in the mind
    That art is too abstract; it looks like someone spilled paint by mistake.
  7. citation
    a short note recognizing a source of information
    He forgot one citation on his paper and got a failing grade.
  8. counter
    a quick reply to a question or remark
    I can quickly counter any verbal assault.
  9. ethos
    the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
    The ethos of this generation might be technological immersion.
  10. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
    Herbert appreciated the pathos of his friend's situation.
Created on 九月 8, 2013 (updated 十一月 2, 2013)

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner 全国统一开奖网址, soonshin.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.