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Dive into essential vocabulary that enhances your understanding of language and communication. This lesson covers pivotal terms such as "concentration," defined as focusing thoughts and attention; "foundation," which refers to the base of something; and "fundamental," denoting basic necessities. Explore action words like "suspend," meaning to pause, and adjectives like "devoid," indicating the absence of something. Additionally, experience the depth of compassion, intellectual pursuits, and the rigor of commitment through examples that illustrate each term in context.
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Vocabulary Expert 21, Course III Vol. 2, page 53 Day 12
Expert 21vocabulary Letters to a Young Artist
concentration (noun) Meaning: focusing your thoughts and attention on something Example: Loud music disturbs my concentration when I am reading.
foundation (noun) Meaning: the base or basis of something Example: He’s trying to build a solid foundation in algebra by memorizing all the important equations.
fundamental (adjective) Meaning: basic and necessary; essential Example: We packed only the fundamental supplies for our hike on the mountain: food, water, sunscreen, and a cell phone.
suspend (verb) Meaning: to stop something for a short time; to pause Example: I am going to suspend my mail delivery until I come back from my vacation.
compassion (noun) Meaning: a feeling of sympathy for and a desire to help someone who is suffering Example: When Kevin saw how sick his friend was, his heart was filled with compassion.
devoid (adjective) Meaning: without something or empty of something Example: People who are rude to others are devoid of good manners.
intellectual (adjective) Meaning: involving thought or reason Example: On rainy days, Raina likes to participate in intellectual activities, such as reading ancient history and playing chess.
rigor (noun) Meaning: strict devotion to something; strong commitment Example: I don’t have the rigor it takes to be a long-distance runner.