WORD OF THE DAY!
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WORD OF THE DAY!
WEEK 3WORDS 7-10
Noun
(1 Syllable) rite;
Pronunciation: rahyt
RITEEtymology: 1275–
1325; Middle English
rit; Latin ritus
Other
forms/synonyms:
observance, usage
• A formal or ceremonial act or procedure
• a religious ceremonial practice
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
Example Sentence:She was not doing well at Call of Duty since she was a novice.
Origin: novus (newly come into a particular status)
PROACTIVE Adjective
• 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.
BIAS
Noun
• a preference for one thing over another, especially an unfair one.Origin: 1520–30;
Middle French Other Forms/Synonyms:-Prejudice-Preconception-Predetermine
Example Sentence: The referee made biased calls that favored the team he supported.
Pronunciation:bahy-uhs
Paradigm
Noun• par·a·digm
• Way you think about and see things
• a typical or stereotypical example
Example Sentence:My paradigm on the music I listen to is different than some of my teachers.
Etymology:Greek, paradeigma
Other Forms/Synonyms:Ideal, Prototype, Epitome
Pronunciation:[par-uh-dahym]