a person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
Sara works as a school administrator.
assemble
to gather together in one place for a common purpose
The parents assembled to discuss ways to improve their children's education.
attributable
considered to be caused by something
Their illnesses are attributable to a poor diet
civil
relating to citizens and their concerns
Freedom of speech is one of the most important civil rights of people in the US.
commence
to begin; to start
His speech commenced with a "thank you" to all who had helped him succeed.
commitment
a promise to do something in the future
If your commitment becomes weak, remember your dream and why it is important to you.
comprehensive
complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something
The company offered comprehensive training for everyone that was hired.
contemporary
belonging to or occurring in the present; modern
She chose to live in this city because she liked the contemporary buildings.
credit
to say that someone (or something) is responsible for something of good quality
The actor was credited with starting a movement in promoting foreign adoption.
evaluation
a judgment about the amount, number, value, or quality of something
Her yearly evaluation was very positive, so she got a big raise.
immigrant
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
My parents were immigrants. They came from Poland.
interpret
to explain the meaning of something
Can you interpret the meaning of this story?
mechanism
the process by which something happens
I can’t open my car door because the locking mechanism is broke.
ongoing
continuing; still happening
I am involved in an ongoing program to help less fortunate children.
professional
of, relating to, or connected with a certain job or career
Most of the students at our school want to be professional athletes in the future!
subsidize
to support financially
Because she is a low income, single mother, the government subsidizes her rent.