Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 2 Unit 22 (E)
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altruistic
helping others
His altruistic character has made him popular with many people.
assertive
being confident and forward
My sister Karen is an assertive person by nature.
contribute
to help a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
The natural disaster in the gulf contributed to the rise in oil costs.
designate
to give a name and purpose or duty to something
I have been designated as the head of this department.
inappropriate
not appropriate or suitable for a particular place or situation
Your behavior in church was inappropriate.
interaction
the process of two or more people or things affecting each other; the process of INTERACTING
There was not enough interaction between the teachers and the principal.
logical
being careful and reasonable
Predicting the future does not make logical sense.
masculine
male-like
Kyle is a very masculine young man.
passive
being accepting of what happens without reacting or trying to change things
The husband did not understand his wife's passive response to their child's temper tantrums.
perpetuate
to make something last for a long time, especially something bad
It is not a good idea to perpetuate ignorance into another generation of children.
punishment
the act of punishing someone
The punishment for turning in a late assignment was a zero in the grade book.
reinforce
to make something stronger by adding extra materials or structure
It is important to use math flash cards to reinforce the concepts the students are learning in class.
reveal
to make something known that was secret or not understood before
The test will reveal what your strong and weak points are.
supportive
providing help and support to someone or something
My parents were very supportive when I made the decision to study in a foreign country.