Word of the Day

1. Word of the Day January 2012

2. 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.

3. re- back, againJanuary 3, 2012 • refresh- to bring back knowledge or memory to • After the long break, the teacher had to refresh the students on classroom procedure.

4. re- back, againJanuary 4, 2012 • Re-create- to create again • The police had to re-create the accident to determine who was at fault.

5. re- back, againJanuary 5, 2012 • review-to study or look at something again, or to help someone remember what they studied before • We always review before a test.

6. re- back, againJanuary 6, 2012 • Re-take-to take again. • We can only re-take a test

7. Un-not, oppositeJanuary 9, 2012 • unappreciative- to not see the value in something. • Hector was unappreciative of the money his parents gave him.

8. Un-not, oppositeJanuary 10, 2012 • uncommon-not common, not seen often. • It was uncommon for school to be out in the middle of August.

9. Un-not, oppositeJanuary 11, 2012 • unsure- not sure about something or someone • Jose was unsure if his project was good enough to get an A.

10. Un-not, oppositeJanuary 12, 2012 • unlucky- to not have luck. • With all of her accidents, Kristen felt she was unlucky.

11. Un-not, oppositeJanuary 13, 2012 • uncomfortable- not comfortable with something or around someone or situation. • The room was so hot it made Josh uncomfortable in his sweater.

12. 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.

13. able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 17, 2012 • believable- able to be believed; credible; convincing • Because the suspect's alibi check-out, we felt his story was believable.

14. able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 18, 2012 • lovable- having a nature that attracts love • The puppy was so cute and lovable Heather just had to take it home.

15. able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 19, 2012 • bearable- capable of being endured; tolerable • Knowing the reward was a new car, the wait Keston had to endure was bearable.

16. able- capable of, worthy ofJanuary 20, 2012 • valuable- considered to be of great worth; useful; important • Lock your car at all times; never leave valuables in open sight.

17. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 23, 2012 • instance- a case, example or occasion. • In this instance, I will excuse you.

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

19. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 25, 2012 • appearance- the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing. • Everyone welcomed the appearance of the sun after days of rain.

20. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 26, 2012 • assurance- a condition of being sure or sure of oneself. • There is no assurance that the criminal will be caught.

21. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality.January 27, 2012 • importance- • The importance of studying for a test should be obvious.

22. ence- act or fact of doing, state, qualityJanuary 30, 2012 • essence- that which makes something what it is; central nature. • Kindness is the essence of friendship.

23. ence- act or fact of doing, state, qualityJanuary 31, 2012 • influence- a thing or person that has the power to affect another. • Parents are often a big influence on their children's opinions.