Q: Skills for Success, Reading and Writing #3, Vocabulary, Unit 1 – Flashcards
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stranger
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(n.) a person you do not know "When I first arrived at the school, I was a stranger to everyone."
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demonstrate
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(v.) to show or explain how to do something "The instructor will demonstrate how to use the internet service so that the students will be able to do it on their own."
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confidence
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(n.) the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities, beliefs, or feelings. "After two years of studying English, Maria has confidence in her ability to succeed in a Canadian University."
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standards
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(n.) a level of quality that you use to compare things, a minimum set of expectations "The teacher has minimum standards for all written assignments. If you don't meet these standards, you will not pass."
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cultural
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(adj.) connected with art, music, or literature; "Canada and the United States have many cultural similarities."
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select
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(v.) to choose something or someone from among a similar set "The university admissions committee will select the best candidates for their new Master of Arts program."
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appreciate
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(v.) to enjoy or understand the value of someone or something "I really appreciate the teacher's help in providing these flashcards."
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impress
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(v.) make someone admire and respect you "I am going to write an excellent essay because I really want to impress my teacher."
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maintain
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(v.) to continue to have something; to keep something at the same level "I got an A+ on my first essay. I hope that I can maintain this high standard throughout the term."
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offensive
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(adj.) unpleasant or insulting "You should be careful about using slang expressions that you are not really familiar with; these expressions could be offensive to some people"
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accomplishment
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(n.) something impressive that someone has achieved "Being on the Dean's Honor Role is a big accomplishment." "Learning to speak three languages is an accomplishment."
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consider
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(v.) to have something as your opinion; to think about someone in a particular way "I consider this pizza to be the best I've ever tasted." "She is widely considered to be one of the most engaging teachers at the college." "Please consider other people's health and safety by keeping the kitchen clean at all times."
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exaggerate
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(v.) to make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is "On his online dating profile, he exaggerated his good qualities. For example, he said that he is 180 cm tall, but he is really 170cm."
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expect
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(v.) to think or believe that something will happen or someone will do something "If you don't attend class, you should not expect to pass."
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professional
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(adj.) doing something in a way that shows skill, training, and care; being in a role that requires skill and special training "At work, it is not professional to use bad language." "In high school she took care of children, but later she went to college became a professional early childhood educator."
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punctual
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(adj.) not late; doing or happening at the right time "You are expected to be punctual in coming to class and handing in assignments."
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research
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(n.) a detailed and careful study of something to find out more about it. "The students' research about people's opinions about celebrities was very detailed, careful, useful, and insightful."
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responsible
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(adj.) behaving well and in a sensible way; being accountable; being able to choose between right and wrong; having a duty "As the oldest child in the family, she had to be responsible and set a good example for her younger siblings." "You are responsible for your own success in school."
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slang
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(n.) informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language
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weakness
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(n.) a fault or lack of strength, especially in a person's character or abilities "It is important to be aware of your weaknesses so that you can work on turning them into strengths."
