Extensive Reading-Book A Unit 62 (E)

address

to direct to the attention
He addressed some of the issues the company was facing.

anchored

A source of security or stability.
His thoughts were anchored by the truth.

categories

any general or comprehensive division
There were many categories of classes to choose from.

expressions

conveying, or representing in words, art, music, or movement
I could understand the pain he was going through by his facial expressions.

fate

something that unavoidably befalls a person
Only fate can tell if he was destined for the consequences.

foreign

relating to other countries
Sony is a foreign electronics company.

foster

to promote the growth or development of
We must foster the growth of the smaller nations.

framework

an outline or basic plan
The framework for the Constitution was set up so that no one branch had too much power.

hierarchy

a body of persons organized by rank
Modern military is organized with a hierarch of higher and lower ranks.

identify

recognize as being particular
We must identify the problem so that we can come to a solution.

initiate

begin
As the teacher, I initiate the conversation with a question so my students can discuss.

mercy

compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender
He showed mercy to the losers.

parties

a group gathered for a special purpose or task
The political parties are set up so the voice of many could be represented rather than the individual.

passively

receiving, enduring, or submitting without resistance
He stood passively. Many thought it was a sign of weakness.

pauses

To cease or suspend an action temporarily.
The professor used many pauses so that the students could digest what he was telling them.

perception

the act of perceiving
The wise man had great perception in dealing with difficult matters.

promote

encourage the growth
The advertisement tried to promote the latest cell phone.

silent

making no sound
The class was silent because no one knew the right answer.

universal

pertains to the universe
The ‘thumbs up’ gesture is a universal sign for ‘good job’.

whistle

making musical notes by forcing air through a pursed area
whistle while you work. It’ll help pass the time.