3 days to go to my exam.
I trust in my Daddy GOD who fulfil all my dreams till today
=)
I am so grateful as well as yesterday I can try the Martin GUitar - Eric Clapton.
It is perfect.
cant wait to have it and the john mayer one.
=)
smile ; amusement
applaud ; appreciation
smirk ; smugness
sneer ; derision
smuggler ; tariff
stowaway; fare
snake ; leg
horse ; wing
snow ; precipitation
huricane ;cyclone
snub ; disdain
double cross ; disloyality
soakin; damp
frigid ; cool
soakin ; wet
exuberant ; happy
soil; mud
snow ;slush
solace ; grief
pacification ; anger
soldier ; army
element ; compound
solvent ; diss
bracing x vapid
brassy x diffident
humble
unassertive
brazen x diffi
modest
self effacing
breach x solder
brevity x lenghty
bridled x w/ o restraint
brilliance x dullness
bristle x cower
broach x close off
bromide x unhackneyed
brook x refuse to tolerate
bruit x keep secret
buck x assent to
breach x solder
bridled x w/o restraint
bristle x cower
broach x close off
bromide x unhackneyed
brook x refuse to tolerate
bruit x keep secret
bruit x keep secret
buck x assent to
bucolic x sophiscated
bucolic x urban
bulge x depressed region
bumptious x humble
bungle x bring off
buoyant x leaden
sink
unsupported
burgeon x subdue
subside
waste away
wither
subdue
waning
burgeon = berkembang
byzantine x straight forward
cacophony x euphonious
cadge x earn
calcification x flexible
barefaced x surreptitious
baroque x austere
barren x prolific
barricade x permit passage
base x noble
patrician
virtuous
bawdy x decorous
bedeck x strip
begin x conclude
beleaguer x delight
mollify
sooth
belie x affirm
affirm true
aver
confirm
represent faithfully
correct
bellicose x apeaasing
bellicose x concil
peace
bingnant x vicious
berate x commend
laud
praise
besmirch x honor
blandishment x threat
besmirch x honor
blandishment x threat
blatant x inconspicuous
subtle
unobtrusive
disagreeably loud or boisterous; clamorous
blazon x efface
blight x cause to be energetic
cause to flourish
hale
roibust
sound
unblemish
blithe x grave
blunt x whet
boggle x embolden
blunt x whet
boggle x embolden
bois x quiet
bolster x dec supp
undermine
bombast x down to earth
understated
unpretentious
boon x misfortune
boor x civil person
bottle neck x indefinite
boundary x unrestrained
limited
boycott x patronize
autonomy x depend
externa contr
exter
avarice x generosity
aver x deny
aversion x court
aversion x inclined
avid x indif
avulse x link
suture
awash x dry
awe x irre
awry x orderly/aligned
axiomatic x contro
babble x exp succ
backha x fort
backset x hike
badinage x clear ref
seriouse
bait x disarm
fortify
mollify
bale x mirth
beneficient
balk x move ahead willingly
acquiesce
tractable
baloon x decrease
balm x harmful subs
irritant
noxious
piquant
banal x arresting
novel
fresh
ori
bane x benefit
blessing
salubrious
bankruptcy x solvency
barbarize x civilize
quiescent
apocypha x canon
authenticated
apogee x nadir
apologist x critic
detractor
apoplectic x calm
apostasy x fidelity
apall x embolden nerve
appealing x noisome
rile
apposite x extraneous
irrelevant
appreciable x imperceptible
apprise x witholdinformation
approbation x condemnation
appropriate x surrender
apropos x irrelevant
apt x xtremely inappr
unlikely
unsitablitily
arcane x well known
archaic x current
modern diction
arduous x facile
argot x common verbalism
standard languange
arid x damp
arrest x vitalize
banal
arrhytmic x exhibiting regularity
artifice x candor
artless x affected
cunning
guileful
disingenuos
duplicity
artlessness x sophism
sophis
urbanity
ascend x go down
having no power
non entity
declining
ascetic x hedon
sumptous
voluptoury
indulgence
aseptic x contaminated
asperity x amiablity
amicable
mildness
soothing
aspersion x glowing tribute
flattery
asset x liability
assiduous x desultory
remiss
slipshod
assistance x intereference
assuage x aggrave
chafe
excerbate
incite
inflame
intensitfy
assume x refuse
asunder x in a piece
yoke
attenuate x intensify
strengthen
auda x timid
augment x abatement
dimini
auspicious x boding ill
ill omened
omnious
unfavor
untoward
authentic x bogus
alienate x reunite
aligned x awry
improperly adjusted
unaffiliated
warped
allay x aggravate
arouse
compel
exacerbate
excite
increase d intensity
intensify
provoke
alleviate x exacerbate
increase intensity
allude x mention explicitly
ally x adversary
aloof x intimate
ego x altru
altru x ego
amalgamate x disinteg
isolate
separate
disinteg
amass x dissipate
ambivalent x commitment
amble x match quickly
step quickly
stride quickly
walk quickly
ameliorate x aggravate
exacerbate
amenable x inimical
intransigent
amorphouse x definite
amplify x abrigde
amplitude x meagerness
anaerobic x living in oxygen
requiring oxygen
analgesia x sensitive to pain
analogous x lacking similarity
anarchy x order
anathema x blessing
anchor x dislodge
ancillary x paramount
anemic x strong
hale
anhydrous x wet
animus x friendship
annul x make legal
reaffirm
anomalous x normal
typical
conformity to norms
predicted occurence
antecedence x posterity
anterior x ensuing
antipathy x affection
benevolence
fondness
predilection
proclivity
apex x nadir
apocalyptic x inconsequential
abate x increase in intensity
intensify
abbreviate x extend
abbreviate x extend
abdicate x assume
constitute
usurp
aberrant x normal
typical
abet x impede
obstruct
thwart
abeyance x continuance
fulfillment
abhor x greatly admire
abiding x ephemeral
evanescent
abject x exultant
sprited excited
abjure x affirm
embrace
abnegate x reaffirm
abolish x establish
abolitionist x persist in slavery
abominate x esteem
abrade x aygment
abridge x extend in length
protract
abrogate x embrace
institute
uphold
abrogate = revoke
abscission x process of grafting
absolute x qualified
absolve x inculpate
indict
absorb x dissipate
exude
reflect
abstemious x indulgent
abstract x elaborate
attention
abstruse x accessible
explicit
patent
accede x demur
dissent
accede = agree
accelerate x retard
accessory x of primarily importance
acclimate x make unfamiliar with
unaccustomed
accolade x critic
cutting remark
denunciation
derogate
disapprobation
reproof
speak ill
swear word
accolade +
accrete x wear away
reduction in substance
accumulation x dissipation
acerbic x sweet
saccharin
savory
acme x nadir
acquiesce x defy
resist
acrid x gentle
harmonious
unable to discern
adamant x flexible
inclining to yield
irresolute
vacillant
adapt x remain unchangeable
unchange
adept x bungling
inept
adhere x detach
adjunct x essential element
adroit x ungainly
adroit x ungainly
adulate x reproach
scorn
vilify
disdain
somber afection
purification
advertent x inattentive
advocate x denounce
aerate x remove air from
affable x irascible
sullen
affectation x artlessness
ingenuous
natural
affiliation x dissociation
affinity x antipathy
aversion
affluent x needy
aggrandize x disparage
relegate
undermine
aggrandize x disparage
relegate
undermine
aggravate x alleviate
aggregate x disperse
isolated units
aggresive x even meaning
aggrieve x gratify
aggrieved x buoyant
agitate x soothe
alacrity x delay
dilatoriness
hesitance
recalcitrant
sluggish
The issue of …. is a controversial one.
The issue of … is an arguable one.
On the one hand, ….
On the other hand….
However, in the final analysis, I believe that….
The strongest reason for my position is ..
I also think that…
Some may oppose this view, because….
My response to these objection is that…..
All things considered, it is clear that….
The issue of the problem of
the subject of
the question of
the proposal of
is a controversial one…
has often been discussed…
generate controversy
provoke controversy
heated debate
Argument.
a daily newspaper recently reported that……
this argument is open to objection on several counts
first, the argument assumes that…
however, the … is never actually established.
without this information we cannot properly assess the conclusion
second, the argument assumes that….
however, the … is never actually established
without this information we cannot properly judge the…
third, the argument does not discuss …..
since this aspect of the argument is ignored, the conclusion is somewhat hasty.
had the author mentioned….., the conclusion would have more convincing.
therefore, this argument would be more convincing if these assumption, concernin g….. were established.
example.
The education of children in our society has traditionally been built around a sequence of class grade, organized by the age of the children. Now, a new style of teaching is being proposed, which asserts that children will do better when their education is self-paced, geared to the need of each individual child, rather than to the needs of an age-based class. The basic argument is that self-pacing allows children to proceed as quickly as their own aptitudes allow; thus, children with special skills will not be forced to waste time and become bored in classes that are too slow for them. Likewise, children who may need extra time to achieve certain educational goals will not be stugmatized by being “left back” (forced to repeat a grade), simply because they are developing at a slower rate than are the majority children in their age group. In this essay, I will be arguing that the self-paced approach is an brilliant idea, but only for a certain portions of the curriculum.
The education of children in our society has traditionally been built around a sequence of class grades, organized by the age of the children.
Now, a new style of teaching is being proposed, which asserts that children will do better when their education is self-paced, geared to the needs of each individual child, rather than to the needs of an age-based class.
The new style of teaching is being proposed, which asserts that children will excel better when their education is self-paced. Self-paced education programme is focusing on developing the individual skills whereas the age-based class more in team-work skills.
Self-pacing allows children to proceed as quickly as their own aptitudes allow. thus, children with special skills will not be forced to waste time and become bored in classes that are too slow for them.
on the other hand, children who need extra time to achieve certain educational goals will not feel they are left-behind from the others.
2nd para :
For the subjects of for example English, Maths, and Science, self-pacing is a useful method. These subjects lend themselves to self-pacing because their content is both rigorous and well-defined, making it relatively easy for educators to create and monitor self-paced programs of education. Indeed, publishers in the education market have already created dozens of such programs, complete with textbooks, workbooks, quizzes, and tests, and even Computer-Assisted Instruction and online resources. There are two more reasons why I recommend these subjects for self-pacing. First of all, these subjects are the ones which we observe the greatest differentials in the progress of different students. Therefore, they have the greatest need for , and derive the greatest benefits from, self-pacing. Second, these subjects are largely solitary pursuits, in which the single student encounters and digests the material. As we shall see in the next paragraph, a significant portion of the curiculum cannot be handled one-on-one in this way.
For the subjects of Health, Physical Education, and Social Studies, self-pacing yields relatively few benefits, and may in fact be less effective than the traditional methods. Health and Physical Education particularly really do require that students be grouped by age, so that their physical skills and development are more or less closely matched in classes. Of course, Physical Education classes always involve activities done with groups rather than individuals, especially the team sports. Subject like Social Study benefit greatly from the shared experiences of the students, who are, after all, learning to function in society together. Indeed, these two subjects would probably benefit from even greater focus on group projects and accomplishments.
3rd :
There are some who may object that self-paced curricula place too great a burden on the teachers, who must track students at many different levels of achievement. While it may be true that teachers will have to be more flexible in their daily interactions with their students, the subjects I am recommending already have available well-organized and easy-to-use materials, which have been developed and refined for several decades now.
4th :
For those who object that self-pacing ignores the need for students develop appropriate social skills, I would reply that this argument applies only to curricula in which every subject is self-paced. Since I am recommending particular focus on age-based group classes for many, even the majority, of subjects, this criticism has no application to my particular argument. Whatever the institutional or logistical barriers to the implementation of self-paced programs might be, and I believe that they are not great, we can all agree that the primary purpose of the school system is to provide the best possible education for each child. In this light, the conclusion we must draw is obvious, where self-pacing makes sense, we not only can, we should make it available.
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prolific Definition
pro·lific (prō lif′ik, prə-)
adjective
1. producing many young or much fruit
2. turning out many products of the mind a prolific scholar or poet
3. fruitful; abounding: often with in or of
Etymology: Fr prolifique prolificus proles (gen. prolis), offspring pro-, pro- + base of alere, to nourish (see aliment) + facere, to make, do
modif.
productive, yielding, rich, fecund; see fertile 1, 2.
Preposition: as
inconspicuous Definition
in·con·spicu·ous (in′kən spik′yo̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
not conspicuous; hard to see or perceive; attracting little attention; not striking
Etymology: L inconspicuus
modif.
unnoticeable, unobtrusive, concealed, indistinct; see hidden 2, modest 2, obscure 3.
Modifying Another Word
Used with adjective complement
promulgate Definition
prom·ul·gate (präm′əl gāt′, prō mul′gāt′)
transitive verbpromulgated -·gat′ed, promulgating -·gat′·ing
1. to publish or make known officially (a decree, church dogma, etc.)
2.
a. to make known the terms of (a new or proposed law or statute)
b. to put (a law) into effect by publishing its terms
3. to make widespread to promulgate learning and culture
Etymology: promulgatus, pp. of promulgare, to publish
v.
publish, declare, proclaim; see advertise 1.
Object
extirpate Definition
ex·tir·pate (eks′tər pāt′; also ek stʉr′-)
transitive verbextirpated -·pat′ed, extirpating -·pat′·ing
1. to pull up by the roots; root out
2. to destroy or remove completely; exterminate; abolish
Etymology: extirpatus, pp. of extirpare, exstirpare, to root out ex-, out + stirps, lower part of a tree, root ster-, stiff > stare, starve, stark
n.
extermination, extinction, annihilation; see destruction 1.
hoax Definition
hoax (hōks)
noun
a trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke
Etymology: hocus
transitive verb
to deceive with a hoax
n.
falsification, fabrication, deceit; see deception 2, lie 2, trick 1, 2.
Preposition: on
Adjective modifier
Modifies a noun
Noun used with modifier
propagation Definition
propa·ga·tion (präp′ə gā′s̸hən)
noun
a propagating or being propagated; specif.,
n.
1. Procreation
reproduction, breeding, multiplication, generation, proliferation; see also procreation, reproduction 1.
2. Diffusion
spread, circulation, dispersion; see distribution 1.
propagation Telecom Definition
The movement of waves, such as electromagnetic waves, through a medium or through free space.
Preposition: of
When will the world know that peace and propagation are the two most delightful things in it?
—Walpole, Horace, 4th Earl of Orford
So to engraft our hands, as yet Was all the means to make us one, And pictures in our eyes to get Was all our propagation. And whilst our souls negotiate there, We like sepulchral statues lay; All day, the same our postures were, And we said nothing all the day.
—Donne,John
propensity Definition
pro·pen·sity (prə pen′sə tē)
noun pl.propensities -·ties
1. a natural inclination or tendency; bent
2. Obsolete favorable inclination; bias (for)
Etymology: propense, inclined propensus, pp. of propendere (see propend) + -ity
n.
talent, capacity, competence, inclination; see ability 1, 2. See syn. study at inclination.
Preposition: for
Adjective modifier
Modifies a noun
Noun used with modifier
Possessed, as are all the fair daughters of Eve, of an hereditary propensity, transmitted to them undiminished through succeeding generations, to be ’soonmoved withtheslightesttouch of blame’; very little precept and practice will confirm them in the habit, and instruct them all the maxims, of self-justification.
Single women have a dreadful propensity for being pooröwhich is one very strong argument in favour of matrimony.
proponent Definition
pro·po·nent (prə pō′nənt, prō-)
noun
1. a person who makes a proposal or proposition
2. a person who espouses or supports a cause, etc.
3. Law one who propounds something, esp. a will for probate
Etymology: proponens, prp. of proponere, to set forth: see propose
n.
defender, advocate, enthusiast, champion; see protector.
n
Party advancing a cause or position.
Preposition: of
detract Definition
de·tract (dē trakt′, di-)
transitive verb
1. to take or draw away
2. Now Rare to belittle; disparage
Etymology: ME detracten detractare, to decline, depreciate detractus, pp. of detrahere, to draw away de-, from + trahere, to draw
intransitive verb
to take something desirable away (from) frowning detracts from her beauty
n.
derogator, defamer, depreciator, censor; see critic 1.
plummet Definition
plum·met (plum′it)
noun
1.
a. plumb bob
b. plumb ()
2. a thing that weighs heavily
Etymology: ME plomet plommet, dim. of plomb: see plumb
intransitive verb
to fall or drop straight downward; plunge
v.
plunge, fall, nosedive; see dive, fall 1.
Subject
Preposition: towards
Preposition: into
Modifying Another Word
Followed by an intransitive particle
Followed by a transitive particle
Used with why or when
Noun used with modifier
Preposition: by
Plummet >
polarize Definition
po·lar·ize (pō′lə rīz′)
transitive verbpolarized -·ized′, polarizing -·iz′·ing
1. to give polarity to; produce polarization in
2. to cause to divide into two opposing groups, as through a disagreement over policy
Etymology: Fr polariser polaire polaris, polar
intransitive verb
to acquire polarity; specif., to separate into diametrically opposed, often antagonistic, groups, viewpoints, etc.
politic Definition
poli·tic (päl′ə tik′)
adjective
1. political: archaic except in body politic
2. having practical wisdom; prudent; shrewd; diplomatic
3. crafty; unscrupulous
4. prudently or artfully contrived; expedient, as a plan, action, remark, etc.
Etymology: ME polytyk politique politicus politikos, of a citizen politēs: see police
intransitive verbpoliticked -·ticked′, politicking -·tick′·ing
to engage in political campaigning, vote-getting, etc.
modif.
diplomatic, expedient, urbane, judicious, shrewd, crafty, sensible, sagacious, suave, bland; see also discreet, judicious. See syn. study at suave.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
Used with adjective complement
Infinitive complement
Preposition: in
Preposition: of
Oh, theyarepolitic: they knowourdesireisincreased by the difficulty of enjoying, whereas satiety is a blunt, weary, and drowsy passion.
You say, as I have often given tongue In praise of what another’s said or sung, ‘Twere politic to do the like by these; But was there ever dog that praised his fleas?
brisk Definition
brisk (brisk)
adjective
1. quick in manner or movement; energetic a brisk pace
2. cool, dry, and bracing brisk air
3. pungent, keen, sharp, etc. a brisk taste, a brisk tone of voice
4. active; busy brisk trading
Etymology: brusque, brusque
modif.
energetically, quickly, brusquely, rapidly, impulsively, nimbly, agilely, dexterously, decisively, firmly, actively, promptly, readily, vigorously, incisively, in a lively manner, bracingly; see also emphatically.
Antonyms listlessly, slowly*, sluggishly.
