Word of the Day January 2012

re- back, again January 2, 2012 repeat: to say or produce sound a second time Susan had to repeat the assignment to those who were not listening.

refresh- to bring back knowledge or memory to After the long break, the teacher had to refresh the students on classroom procedure. re- back, again January 3, 2012

Re-create- to create again The police had to re-create the accident to determine who was at fault. re- back, again January 4, 2012

review-to study or look at something again, or to help someone remember what they studied before We always review before a test. re- back, again January 5, 2012

Re-take-to take again. We can only re-take a test re- back, again January 6, 2012

Un-not, opposite January 9, 2012 unappreciative- to not see the value in something. Hector was unappreciative of the money his parents gave him.

uncommon-not common, not seen often. It was uncommon for school to be out in the middle of August. Un-not, opposite January 10, 2012

unsure- not sure about something or someone Jose was unsure if his project was good enough to get an A. Un-not, opposite January 11, 2012

unlucky- to not have luck. With all of her accidents, Kristen felt she was unlucky. Un-not, opposite January 12, 2012

uncomfortable- not comfortable with something or around someone or situation. The room was so hot it made Josh uncomfortable in his sweater. Un-not, opposite January 13, 2012

able- capable of, worthy of January 16, 2012 acceptable- good enough to be accepted or approved of The new slogan for the cheese ad was acceptable to the board members.

believable- able to be believed; credible; convincing Because the suspect's alibi check- out, we felt his story was believable. able- capable of, worthy of January 17, 2012

lovable- having a nature that attracts love The puppy was so cute and lovable Heather just had to take it home. able- capable of, worthy of January 18, 2012

bearable- capable of being endured; tolerable Knowing the reward was a new car, the wait Keston had to endure was bearable. able- capable of, worthy of January 19, 2012

valuable- considered to be of great worth; useful; important Lock your car at all times; never leave valuables in open sight. able- capable of, worthy of January 20, 2012

instance- a case, example or occasion. In this instance, I will excuse you. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality. January 23, 2012

allowance- a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose. His parents give him his allowance on Saturday. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality. January 24, 2012

appearance- the act or an instance of coming into view or appearing. Everyone welcomed the appearance of the sun after days of rain. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality. January 25, 2012

assurance- a condition of being sure or sure of oneself. There is no assurance that the criminal will be caught. ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality. January 26, 2012

ance- act or fact of doing, state, quality. January 27, 2012 importance- The importance of studying for a test should be obvious.

ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality January 30, 2012 essence- that which makes something what it is; central nature. Kindness is the essence of friendship.

influence- a thing or person that has the power to affect another. Parents are often a big influence on their children's opinions. ence- act or fact of doing, state, quality January 31, 2012