REWARDS Lesson 1 and 2

Rone B.
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  1. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
    Turn off your phone, computer, TV and any other devices that could be distracting. Seattle Times (Aug 8, 2012)
  2. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
    An elderly man looked on in dismay, shaking his head and asking, “Why?” New York Times (Jul 6, 2012)
  3. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
    Mr. Armstrong abstained from drugs and alcohol for 17 years. New York Times (Aug 30, 2011)
  4. misfit
    someone unable to adapt to circumstances or blend in
    Every winter he has a bunch of misfit dogs, and out of the outfit he'll get some smart ones that will train well. Harney, George S.
  5. disclaim
    make a disavowal about
    But he steadfastly disclaimed having done anything unusual. Duffield, J. W.
  6. admit
    declare to be true or accept the reality of
    Ms. Walston “admitted to setting the fire,” Mr. Dwyer said.
  7. absent
    not being in a specified place
    Lynch was absent from the practice field entirely on Aug. 27, while getting treatment. Seattle Times (Sep 4, 2012)
  8. display
    something intended to communicate a particular impression
    My boys and their friends next door are already planning new ideas for the Halloween display. Slate (Sep 25, 2012)
  9. inlaid
    adorned by inlays
    And in his hand was a box of ebony, inlaid with silver, which he held out. Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
  10. contrast
    be different; display differences when compared
    The Tesla assembly line is a stark contrast, brilliantly lighted. New York Times (Aug 18, 2012)
  11. implant
    a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue
    Dental implants are generally used if someone has lost a tooth or teeth due to disease or injury.
  12. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    People started complaining that their hair was turning green. Scientific American (Sep 27, 2012)
  13. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
    We're going to insist on more school choice. Washington Post (Sep 25, 2012)
  14. addict
    to cause to become dependent
    “We have a culture that’s addicted to perfection,” Dr. Dutkowsky said later.
  15. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    Wheelchair rugby is a high impact contact sport, so the chairs are designed to deal with smashing into each other!
  16. inhabit
    live in; be a resident of
    Cockpit Country is another attraction, inhabited by owls, bats, frogs, snakes and parrots.
  17. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
    “Paying $60 a year in debit card fees just seems absurd,” she says. Washington Post (Sep 30, 2011)
Created on Tue Oct 02 23:55:20 EDT 2012 (updated Wed Oct 03 14:50:27 EDT 2012)

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