(per-ch əs) Part of Speech Noun (count) Verb (transitive)
If you want a rebate (money back), you need to show proof of purchase.
Definition: to buy something Example: I purchased milk, eggs, and ice cream at the store. Tell your neighbor… What is something you’ve purchased recently? I purchased.
Definition: Something that you bought Example: Please show me your purchases. I want to see what you bought. Now think of an action…
(fo-kus) Part of Speech: Verb (intransitive) Noun Collocation: focus on something to stay focused to lose focus
Definition 1: to concentrate on something; to pay close attention to something Example: Focus on what the teacher is saying.
Definition 2: to adjust so you can see it clearly Example: It takes a little time for my eyes to focus in the dark. The photographer focused the camera.
Sometimes it is difficult to focus in class. When is it difficult for you to focus in class? It’s difficult to focus in class when …
(sek-shun) Part of Speech Noun (count) Word Family sectional (adj, n) sect (n); sector (n) Collocation section of something
Definition: a part of something Example: Dad always reads the sports section of the newspaper. This week we are studying to words from Chapter 3 Section 1.
(op-shun) Part of Speech Noun (count) Word Family: optional (adj) opt (v)
Definition: a choice Example: There are several options for SECs. Consider all of your options before you make a decision.
Wait before you make a decision Example: I haven’t decided what university to go to. I am keeping my options open.
(s ə-lect) Part of Speech Verb (transitive) Word Family selection (n) selective (adj) selectively (adv)
Definition: to choose Example: You and your partner selected words from the list. Please select an option.
(eye-dent- ə-fai) Part of Speech Verb (transitive) Word Family identification (n) identity (n) identifiable (adj) unidentifiable (adj)
Definition: to recognize someone or something Example: Even small babies can identify their mothers. The witness identified the murderer.
(lo-ka-shun) Part of Speech noun (count) Word Family locate (v) local (adj) Collocation location of something
Definition: the place where something is Example: The map shows the location of the hospital.
(la-b əl) Part of Speech Noun (count) Verb (transitive)
Defintion 1: to write words to describe a picture Example: Label the pictures on your presentation board.
Definition 2: a piece of paper or material attached to something that gives information about it. Example: Read the label on your clothes before you wash them. Look at the label to see how much fat is in the food.
(c ən-sid-er-able) Part of Speech adjective Word Family considerably (adv) Collocation considerable amount of
Definition: a lot Example: The businessperson makes a considerable amount of money.