Vocabulary

Definition = capable and qualified for a job or task

Example: A competent worker has the necessary

skills or knowledge to do a job well.

Definition = type of special attention or importance

Example:People sometimes use hand gestures to add

emphasis to their words.

Definition = to do something or behave in the same way as someone else

Synonyms: imitate, copy Antonyms: differ

Definition = to make something better or improve it

Example: Good grades and extracurricular activities

will enhance your chances of getting into college.

Definition = exactness or accuracy Example:

A good surgeon must operate with precision in order to fix tiny areas of the human body.

Definition = hard to notice Example:

Painters can see subtle differences between similar colors.

Definition = to be different Example:

Hairstyles vary among today’s students. Some have very short hair; some have extremely long hair; and some even have no hair.

Definition = to imagine what it looks like Example:

I can visualize her face in my mind even thought she’s not here.