Expertise
1. curriculum n. The courses of study offered by an
educational institution
The teachers met to design a new curriculum for the
Intensive English Program.
2. distinctly adv. Clearly
I distinctly remember saying that we would meet at noon.
Parts of speech
distinction n, distinct adj
3. erudite adj. Highly educated
Even though Stella was only a freshman, she was considered
erudite by both her classmates and her professors.
4. fortify v. To strengthen
The high-priced drink had extra vitamins and minerals to
fortify the body.
Parts of speech
fortification n
5. implicitly adv. Without being stated; unquestioningly
By joining the competition, she agreed implicitly to the
rules.
Parts of speech
implicit adj
6. parochial adj. Restricted in outlook; relating to the
local parish
Marla moved from her rural community to get away from its parochial
thinking.
Sending your children to a parochial school can cost as much
as sending them to college.
7. rigor n. Strictness; difficult situations that come from
following rules strictly
The wrestler followed his diet with rigor.
The rigors of military life toughened the young men quickly.
Parts of speech
rigorous adj
8. roster n. A list, especially of names
Two of the names on the roster were misspelled.
9. secular adj. Worldly rather than spiritual; not related
to religion
Few private schools in the United States are secular.
10. suspend v. To cause to stop for a period; to hang as to
allow free movement
The trial was suspended when the judge learned that one of
the jury members knew the defense lawyer.
The circus acrobat was suspended in midair.
Parts of speech
suspension n, suspension adj
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