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WORD OF THE DAY!. WEEK 3 WORDS 7-10. A formal or ceremonial act or procedure a religious ceremonial practice. Etymology: 1275–1325; Middle English rit ; Latin ritus Other forms/synonyms : observance, usage. RITE. Noun (1 Syllable) rite; Pronunciation : rahyt.
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WORD OF THE DAY! WEEK 3 WORDS 7-10
A formal or ceremonial act or procedure • a religious ceremonial practice Etymology: 1275–1325; Middle English rit; Latin ritus Other forms/synonyms: observance, usage RITE Noun (1 Syllable) rite; Pronunciation: rahyt Example Sentence: Baptism is a religious rite.
NOVICE • a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner • a person newly become a church member. NOUN Origin: novus (newly come into a particular status) Example Sentence: She was not doing well at Call of Duty since she was a novice.
PROACTIVEAdjective • serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime. • tending to initiate change rather than reacting to events ORIGIN: 1930-1945 Example Sentence: If you're having a hard time resolving a problem, take a proactive approach and (politely) suggest a solution.
BIASNoun • a preference for one thing over another, especially an unfair one. Origin: 1520–30; Middle French Other Forms/Synonyms: -Prejudice -Preconception -Predetermine Pronunciation: bahy-uhs Example Sentence: The referee made biased calls that favored the team he supported.
Paradigm Noun • Way you think about and see things • a typical or stereotypical example • par·a·digm Other Forms/Synonyms: Ideal, Prototype, Epitome Pronunciation: [par-uh-dahym] • Etymology: • Greek, paradeigma • Example Sentence: • My paradigm on the music I listen to is different than some of my teachers.