Tears of a Tiger

Set Two

assume

• He assumed the homework assignment was due on Friday when it was really due on Tuesday.

• Since you did not ask any questions, I am going to assume that you understand how to solve the algebra equations.

assume

• Definition: suppose to be the case, without proof

• POS: verb

• Synonym: think, believe

affirmative action

• Greensboro College practices affirmative action and equal opportunity employment.

• A group of women filed a lawsuit against the company for not following the policy of affirmative action.

affirmative action

• Definition: the encouragement of increased representation of women and minority-group members, especially in employment.

• POS: noun

• Synonyms: equal rights, fair hiring, fair treatment

Initial

• In my initial interview with your parents, they shared with me what they thought was important in your life.

• My initial impression of him was not good, but after I got to know him I thought he was really funny.

initial

• Definition: coming first, or present at the beginning of an event or process

• POS: adjective

• Synonyms: beginning, start, first

rebellious

• The rebellious young boy is constantly arguing with his teacher and breaking all the school rules.

• His rebellious attitude and constant bickering got him fired from his job.

rebellious

• Definition: showing desire to resist authority, control, or moral codes

• POS: Adjective

• Synonyms: disobedient, unruly, unmanageable

capable

• I am quite capable of taking care of myself, and I do not need your help. Thank you very much!!!

• The plane is capable of flying from Chicago to London without stopping.

capable

• Definition: having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing

• POS: Adjective

• Synonyms: talented, skilled, able

convert

• Why should she change her beliefs: why try to convert her?

• The old three story mansion was converted into pricey upscale apartments.

convert

• Definition: to change the nature or form of something

• POS: verb

• Synonyms: transform, turn, reshape

dispense

• Psychiatrists can dispense medication, but psychologists cannot.

• The vending machines dispense a wide range of drinks and snacks.

Dispense

• Definition: to distribute or give out

• POS: verb

• Synonyms: supply, hand out, deliver

cotillions

• Julie wore a beautiful satin red gown to the cotillion on Saturday night.

• Young men were hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion.

cotillion

• Definition: a formal ball in which girls are presented to society; a lively dance

• POS: noun

• Synonym: ball (dance), celebration, prom