Homework (10 words)


1.
Word: notwithstanding
Definition: in spite of sth
Part of Speech: preposition
Sentence: Notwithstanding the government’s effort, the problem of famine was not solved.
Other information:  The word’s synonym is ‘despite’.

2.

Word: depict
Definition: to describe something or someone in writing or speech, or to show them in a painting, picture etc
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: The author depicted the background in detail.
Collocation: depict somebody/something as something


3.

Word: straightforward
Definition: simple and easy to understand
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: The problem can be thought that it is straightforward to solve, but it is not true.
Collocation: straightforward matter

4.
Word: strain
Definition: worry that is caused by having to deal with a problem or work too hard over a long period of time
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: Some people cannot stand a strain of their works.
Collocation: under (a) strain
 
5.
Word: empirical
Definition: based on scientific testing or practical experience, not on ideas
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: We have to find some empirical evidences to report this discovery.
Collocation: empirical evidence

6.
Word: mediate
Definition: to change the effect or influence of something, especially to make the effect less bad
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence:  The alternative resources will mediate the problem of global warming.
Collocation: The noun form of this word is ‘mediation’.

7.
Word: spoilage
Definition: the decay of food which means that it can no longer be used
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: Food spoilage can be prevented by using refrigerator
Collocation:  food spoilage

8.
Word: colonize
Definition: to live or grow in large numbers in a particular area
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: The bugs colonized the dead body.
Other information: Noun form – ‘colonizer’ & ‘colonization’

9.
Word: substantiate
Definition: to prove the truth of something that someone has said, claimed etc.
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence:  The study was required to substantiate the scientist’s claim.
Other information: The noun form of this word is ‘substantiation’.

10.
Word: extracurricular
Definition: not part of the usual course of work or studies at a school or college
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: The children didn’t want to do extracurricular activities after school.
Collocation: extracurricular activity

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  1. Language Trainer2017년 5월 4일 AM 9:51

    Great work. Your original sentences show that you understand the words. 10/10

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