DAILY CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITY
BELOW ARE LISTED, IN ORDER, THE VARIOUS WEEKLY VOCABULARY UNITS YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR.
A NEW VOCABULARY UNIT WILL BE GIVEN EVERY FIRST DAY OF EACH NEW WEEK OF THE MARKING PERIOD.
QUIZ SENTENCES WILL BE COMPOSED USING THE VOCABULARY TERMS ON THE DAYS BETWEEN COPYING THE NEW UNITS AND THE MATCHING TEST MOST ALWAYS IS GIVEN ON FRIDAY.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COMPOSE SENTENCES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CAPABILITIES OF AN EIGHTH GRADER.
A NEW VOCABULARY UNIT WILL BE GIVEN EVERY FIRST DAY OF EACH NEW WEEK OF THE MARKING PERIOD.
QUIZ SENTENCES WILL BE COMPOSED USING THE VOCABULARY TERMS ON THE DAYS BETWEEN COPYING THE NEW UNITS AND THE MATCHING TEST MOST ALWAYS IS GIVEN ON FRIDAY.
YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COMPOSE SENTENCES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CAPABILITIES OF AN EIGHTH GRADER.
UNIT # 1
VOC. UNIT # 1 DEFINITIONS
1. NET WAGES 1. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK AFTER TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
2. DEPENDENTS 2. FAMILY MEMBERS A WORKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
3. GROSS WAGES 3. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK BEFORE TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
4. CONTRACT 4. LEGAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE OR GROUPS
5. NECESSITY 5. THINGS NEEDED FOR SURVIVAL OR PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD BILLS
6. CAREER 6. A JOB YOU ARE TRAINED, SKILLED, & LICENSED TO DO
7. JOB 7. TASKS WORKERS PERFORM FOR WAGES ON A DAILY BASIS
8. POSSESSIONS 8. ITEMS PEOPLE ACCUMULATE THAT MAKE THEIR
LIFESTYLES FULLER OR EASIER
9. CERTIFIED 9. BEING QUALIFIED THROUGH SPECIAL TRAINING
10. APPRENTICE 10. A WORKER DOING ON THE JOB TRAINING
11. SECURITY 11. A BELIEF THAT YOUR JOB OR CAREER IS SAFE
12. BUDGET 12. A FINANCIAL SYSTEM USED TO PAY BILLS IN A HOME
13. MINIMUM WAGE 13.THE LOWEST WAGE AMERICAN WORKERS CAN EARN
14. IMPULSIVE 14. DOING THINGS WITHOUT THOUGHT OF CONSEQUENCES
15. ACHIEVEMENT 15. A THING ACCOMPLISHED THAT GENERATES PRIDE
16. LIFESTYLE 16. ALL OF A FAMILY’S CUSTOMS BASED ON THEIR INCOME
17. BICKER 17. TO HAVE A CONFLICT OR AN ARGUMENT WITH
18. TERMINATED 18. TO BE SUDDENLY FIRED FROM YOUR JOB
1. NET WAGES 1. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK AFTER TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
2. DEPENDENTS 2. FAMILY MEMBERS A WORKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
3. GROSS WAGES 3. AMOUNT IN PAYCHECK BEFORE TAXES ARE TAKEN OUT
4. CONTRACT 4. LEGAL ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE OR GROUPS
5. NECESSITY 5. THINGS NEEDED FOR SURVIVAL OR PRIMARY HOUSEHOLD BILLS
6. CAREER 6. A JOB YOU ARE TRAINED, SKILLED, & LICENSED TO DO
7. JOB 7. TASKS WORKERS PERFORM FOR WAGES ON A DAILY BASIS
8. POSSESSIONS 8. ITEMS PEOPLE ACCUMULATE THAT MAKE THEIR
LIFESTYLES FULLER OR EASIER
9. CERTIFIED 9. BEING QUALIFIED THROUGH SPECIAL TRAINING
10. APPRENTICE 10. A WORKER DOING ON THE JOB TRAINING
11. SECURITY 11. A BELIEF THAT YOUR JOB OR CAREER IS SAFE
12. BUDGET 12. A FINANCIAL SYSTEM USED TO PAY BILLS IN A HOME
13. MINIMUM WAGE 13.THE LOWEST WAGE AMERICAN WORKERS CAN EARN
14. IMPULSIVE 14. DOING THINGS WITHOUT THOUGHT OF CONSEQUENCES
15. ACHIEVEMENT 15. A THING ACCOMPLISHED THAT GENERATES PRIDE
16. LIFESTYLE 16. ALL OF A FAMILY’S CUSTOMS BASED ON THEIR INCOME
17. BICKER 17. TO HAVE A CONFLICT OR AN ARGUMENT WITH
18. TERMINATED 18. TO BE SUDDENLY FIRED FROM YOUR JOB
UNIT # 2
VOC. UNIT # 2 DEFINITIONS
1. DISCRIMINATION 1. REFUSING TO HIRE PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE OR GROUP
2. INTEGRITY 2. THE MORAL CODE OF BEHAVIORS A WORKER MUST FOLLOW
3. QUALIFIED 3. HAVING THE CREDENTIALS TO BE PROMOTED
4. PROCRASTINATE 4. WHEN A WORKER POSTPONES DUTIES NEEDING COMPLETED NOW
5. STRIVE 5. TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH A WORK DUTY ON TIME
6. VISION 6. YOUR LONG RANGE PLAN FOR A BETTER FUTURE CAREER
7. RESUME’ 7. A ONE PAGE SUMMARY OF A WORKERS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
8. APPLICATION 8. A QUESTION SHEET FILLED OUT BY SOMEONE WANTING A JOB
9. GOAL 9. THE END TOWARDS WHICH ALL WORKERS DIRECT THEIR EFFORTS
10. RESPONSIBILITY 10. RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY BEHAVIOR ON A JOB
11. CHARACTER 11. ALL THE GOOD & BAD QUALITIES A WORKER SHOWS DAILY
12. REPOSSESS 12. TO CONFISCATE SOMETHING THAT HASN’T BEEN PAID FOR
13. PROPRIETOR 13. ONE WHO OWNS & OPERATES THEIR OWN BUSINESS
14. OBVIOUS 14. A FACT THAT IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD
15. DESTINATION 15. THE PLACE TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO GO
16. ABANDON 16. TO DESERT UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT WARNING
17. ELUDE 17. TO GET AWAY FROM OR TO AVOID
18. DESPERATE 18. A CONDITION WHERE A LACK OF HOPE EXISTS
1. DISCRIMINATION 1. REFUSING TO HIRE PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE OR GROUP
2. INTEGRITY 2. THE MORAL CODE OF BEHAVIORS A WORKER MUST FOLLOW
3. QUALIFIED 3. HAVING THE CREDENTIALS TO BE PROMOTED
4. PROCRASTINATE 4. WHEN A WORKER POSTPONES DUTIES NEEDING COMPLETED NOW
5. STRIVE 5. TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH A WORK DUTY ON TIME
6. VISION 6. YOUR LONG RANGE PLAN FOR A BETTER FUTURE CAREER
7. RESUME’ 7. A ONE PAGE SUMMARY OF A WORKERS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
8. APPLICATION 8. A QUESTION SHEET FILLED OUT BY SOMEONE WANTING A JOB
9. GOAL 9. THE END TOWARDS WHICH ALL WORKERS DIRECT THEIR EFFORTS
10. RESPONSIBILITY 10. RELIABLE & TRUSTWORTHY BEHAVIOR ON A JOB
11. CHARACTER 11. ALL THE GOOD & BAD QUALITIES A WORKER SHOWS DAILY
12. REPOSSESS 12. TO CONFISCATE SOMETHING THAT HASN’T BEEN PAID FOR
13. PROPRIETOR 13. ONE WHO OWNS & OPERATES THEIR OWN BUSINESS
14. OBVIOUS 14. A FACT THAT IS EASILY UNDERSTOOD
15. DESTINATION 15. THE PLACE TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO GO
16. ABANDON 16. TO DESERT UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT WARNING
17. ELUDE 17. TO GET AWAY FROM OR TO AVOID
18. DESPERATE 18. A CONDITION WHERE A LACK OF HOPE EXISTS
UNIT # 3
VOC. UNIT # 3 DEFINITIONS
1. CONTEND 1. TO COMPETE WITH ONE FOR A JOB OR A PROMOTION
2. ISOLATION 2. TO WORK APART FROM OTHERS IN YOUR JOB OR
CAREER
3. CONSUMER 3. A BUYER & USER OF GOODS & SERVICES
4. INELIGIBLE 4. NOT HAVING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JOB
PROMOTION
5. PROMINENCE 5. ENJOYING THE ADMIRATION OF FELLOW WORKERS
6. EXTRACT 6. TO REMOVE SOMETHING USING LOTS OF EFFORT
7. REJECT 7. TO THROW AWAY SOMETHING BELOW STANDARDS
8. MONOPOLIZE 8. GAINING THE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF SOMETHING
9. RECREATION 9. ACTIVITIES A FAMILY CAN AFFORD FOR ENJOYMENT
10. PROCEDURE 10. THE PRECISE ORDER OF STEPS COMPLETED ON A JOB
11. ASSEMBLE 11. PUTTING INDIVIDUAL PARTS TOGETHER TO
COMPLETE A PRODUCT AT WORK
12. DEBT 12. A CONDITION OF OWING MONEY TO CREDITORS
13. INJECTION 13. THE FILLING IN OF A MISSING QUALITY
14. DUTIES 14. ALL THE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES DONE ON A JOB
15. TAXES 15. AMOUNTS OF MONEY WITHHELD FROM YOUR
PAYCHECK
16. UTILITIES 16. MONTHLY GAS, ELECTRIC, WATER, & PHONE BILLS
17. INTEREST 17. MONTHLY RATE OF PAYMENT ON A CREDIT CARD OR
LOAN BILL
18. MORALS 18. PERSONAL LAWS & BEHAVIORS YOU LIVE BY
1. CONTEND 1. TO COMPETE WITH ONE FOR A JOB OR A PROMOTION
2. ISOLATION 2. TO WORK APART FROM OTHERS IN YOUR JOB OR
CAREER
3. CONSUMER 3. A BUYER & USER OF GOODS & SERVICES
4. INELIGIBLE 4. NOT HAVING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JOB
PROMOTION
5. PROMINENCE 5. ENJOYING THE ADMIRATION OF FELLOW WORKERS
6. EXTRACT 6. TO REMOVE SOMETHING USING LOTS OF EFFORT
7. REJECT 7. TO THROW AWAY SOMETHING BELOW STANDARDS
8. MONOPOLIZE 8. GAINING THE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF SOMETHING
9. RECREATION 9. ACTIVITIES A FAMILY CAN AFFORD FOR ENJOYMENT
10. PROCEDURE 10. THE PRECISE ORDER OF STEPS COMPLETED ON A JOB
11. ASSEMBLE 11. PUTTING INDIVIDUAL PARTS TOGETHER TO
COMPLETE A PRODUCT AT WORK
12. DEBT 12. A CONDITION OF OWING MONEY TO CREDITORS
13. INJECTION 13. THE FILLING IN OF A MISSING QUALITY
14. DUTIES 14. ALL THE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES DONE ON A JOB
15. TAXES 15. AMOUNTS OF MONEY WITHHELD FROM YOUR
PAYCHECK
16. UTILITIES 16. MONTHLY GAS, ELECTRIC, WATER, & PHONE BILLS
17. INTEREST 17. MONTHLY RATE OF PAYMENT ON A CREDIT CARD OR
LOAN BILL
18. MORALS 18. PERSONAL LAWS & BEHAVIORS YOU LIVE BY
UNIT # 4
VOC. UNIT # 4 DEFINITIONS
1. IMPROBABLE 1. UNLIKELY TO OCCUR OR BE A TRUE FACT
2. ELIGIBILITY 2. BEING QUALIFIED TO BE HIRED OR PROMOTED
3. TERMINATED 3. TO BE INSTANTLY FIRED FROM YOUR JOB
4. BENEFITS 4. SERVICES AN EMPLOYEE RECEIVES FROM THEIR JOB
5. DISLODGE 5. PHYSICALLY FORCING SOMETHING OUT OF PLACE
6. OUTPUT 6. THE AMOUNT WORKERS PRODUCE IN A GIVEN TIME
7. REGULATION 7. A RULE DEALING WITH PROCEDURES IN THE WORKPLACE
8. SUPERVISOR 8. A PERSON IN CHARGE OF YOUR WORK ACTIVITIES
9. ASSOCIATION 9. A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH A COMMON INTEREST
10. REQUIREMENT 10. A QUALITY YOU MUST POSSESS TO BE PROMOTED
11. INTERVIEW 11. MEETING OF APPLICANT & EMPLOYER FOR QUESTIONING
12. SENIORITY 12. EMPLOYMENT STATUS FROM CONTINUOUS SERVICE
13. ABILITY 13. A SKILL THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED OVER TIME
14. RAISE 14. AN INCREASE IN PAY DUE TO ADDITIONAL SKILLS
15. REFERENCES 15. PEOPLE WILLING TO RECOMMEND YOU TO BE HIRED
16. SALARY 16. A FIXED WAGE FOR A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD
17. PRODUCTION 17. THE MAKING OR ASSEMBLY OF GOODS IN A BUSINESS
18. MORTGAGE 18. A LOAN ISSUED TO A WORKER TO BUY A HOME OR LAND
1. IMPROBABLE 1. UNLIKELY TO OCCUR OR BE A TRUE FACT
2. ELIGIBILITY 2. BEING QUALIFIED TO BE HIRED OR PROMOTED
3. TERMINATED 3. TO BE INSTANTLY FIRED FROM YOUR JOB
4. BENEFITS 4. SERVICES AN EMPLOYEE RECEIVES FROM THEIR JOB
5. DISLODGE 5. PHYSICALLY FORCING SOMETHING OUT OF PLACE
6. OUTPUT 6. THE AMOUNT WORKERS PRODUCE IN A GIVEN TIME
7. REGULATION 7. A RULE DEALING WITH PROCEDURES IN THE WORKPLACE
8. SUPERVISOR 8. A PERSON IN CHARGE OF YOUR WORK ACTIVITIES
9. ASSOCIATION 9. A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH A COMMON INTEREST
10. REQUIREMENT 10. A QUALITY YOU MUST POSSESS TO BE PROMOTED
11. INTERVIEW 11. MEETING OF APPLICANT & EMPLOYER FOR QUESTIONING
12. SENIORITY 12. EMPLOYMENT STATUS FROM CONTINUOUS SERVICE
13. ABILITY 13. A SKILL THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED OVER TIME
14. RAISE 14. AN INCREASE IN PAY DUE TO ADDITIONAL SKILLS
15. REFERENCES 15. PEOPLE WILLING TO RECOMMEND YOU TO BE HIRED
16. SALARY 16. A FIXED WAGE FOR A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD
17. PRODUCTION 17. THE MAKING OR ASSEMBLY OF GOODS IN A BUSINESS
18. MORTGAGE 18. A LOAN ISSUED TO A WORKER TO BUY A HOME OR LAND
UNIT # 5
VOC. UNIT # 5 DEFINITIONS
1. WAGES 1. AMOUNT PAID BASED ON LEVEL OF ACQUIRED SKILLS
2. DISCARD 2. DISPOSING OF OR THROWING SOMETHING AWAY
3. INHABITANT 3. SOMEONE WHO LIVES IN A LOCATION OR PLACE
4. PART-TIME 4. WORKING LESS THAN 40 HOURS PER WEEK
5. ASTONISHING 5. SOMETHING SEEN AS BEING FANTASTIC
6. INCONSISTENT 6. A THING THAT OCCURS LESS THAN REGULARLY
7. EXPERIENCE 7. PREVIOUS TRAINING & SKILLS IN A WORK AREA
8. DISTINCTION 8. A PARTICULAR HONOR A SKILLED WORKER IS HELD IN
9. EXPORT 9. TO SHIP A PRODUCT OVER SEAS TO A CUSTOMER
10. PORTABLE 10. A THING THAT CAN BE MOVED TO ANOTHER
LOCATION
11. TRANSPORT 11. SHIPPING SOMETHING FROM ONE PLACE TO
ANOTHER
12. THEORY 12. AN IDEA OF HOW SOMETHING SHOULD WORK
13. LABOR 13. THE PHYSICAL DUTIES DONE ON A JOB FOR WAGES
14. STRIKE 14. REFUSING TO WORK TO BETTER YOUR WAGES
15. SCHOLARSHIP 15. A MONEY AWARD GIVEN TO PAY FOR TRAINING
COSTS
16. RATIONAL 16. MAKING A DECISION BASED ON SOUND THINKING
17. RESEMBLANCE 17. A LIKENESS OF ANOTHER PERSON OR THING
18. RANDOM 18. SELECTING SOMETHING WITHOUT CAREFUL
THOUGHT
1. WAGES 1. AMOUNT PAID BASED ON LEVEL OF ACQUIRED SKILLS
2. DISCARD 2. DISPOSING OF OR THROWING SOMETHING AWAY
3. INHABITANT 3. SOMEONE WHO LIVES IN A LOCATION OR PLACE
4. PART-TIME 4. WORKING LESS THAN 40 HOURS PER WEEK
5. ASTONISHING 5. SOMETHING SEEN AS BEING FANTASTIC
6. INCONSISTENT 6. A THING THAT OCCURS LESS THAN REGULARLY
7. EXPERIENCE 7. PREVIOUS TRAINING & SKILLS IN A WORK AREA
8. DISTINCTION 8. A PARTICULAR HONOR A SKILLED WORKER IS HELD IN
9. EXPORT 9. TO SHIP A PRODUCT OVER SEAS TO A CUSTOMER
10. PORTABLE 10. A THING THAT CAN BE MOVED TO ANOTHER
LOCATION
11. TRANSPORT 11. SHIPPING SOMETHING FROM ONE PLACE TO
ANOTHER
12. THEORY 12. AN IDEA OF HOW SOMETHING SHOULD WORK
13. LABOR 13. THE PHYSICAL DUTIES DONE ON A JOB FOR WAGES
14. STRIKE 14. REFUSING TO WORK TO BETTER YOUR WAGES
15. SCHOLARSHIP 15. A MONEY AWARD GIVEN TO PAY FOR TRAINING
COSTS
16. RATIONAL 16. MAKING A DECISION BASED ON SOUND THINKING
17. RESEMBLANCE 17. A LIKENESS OF ANOTHER PERSON OR THING
18. RANDOM 18. SELECTING SOMETHING WITHOUT CAREFUL
THOUGHT
UNIT # 6
VOC. UNIT # 6 DEFINITIONS
1. ASSOCIATE 1. A PERSON THAT DOES A JOB SIMILAR TO YOURS
2. FURLOUGH 2. TO LAY OFF WORKERS WITHOUT PROMISE OF RETURN
3. LICENSE 3. A LEGAL DOCUMENT REQUIRED TO HOLD MANY JOBS
4. TECHNICIAN 4. A LICENSED WORKER SKILLED IN A GIVEN AREA
5. TASKS 5. INDIVIDUAL DUTIES A WORKER PERFORMS ON A JOB
6. SUPERVISOR 6. A PERSON IN CHARGE OF A GROUP OF WORKERS
7. RELUCTANT 7. BEING HESITANT OR UNWILLING TO DO A THING
8. UNION 8. A WORKPLACE GROUP THAT PROTECTS WORKERS RIGHTS
9. CERTIFICATION 9. A LEGAL DOCUMENT PROVING THE SKILLS OF A WORKER
10. DISPATCH 10. TO SEND PEOPLE & THINGS OTHER PLACES QUICKLY
11. INAPPROPRIATE 11. WHEN A THING IS NOT PROPER OR UNSUITABLE
12. DRASTIC 12. ACTING IN A REAL SERIOUS OR SEVERE MANNER
13. INQUIRE 13. TO REQUEST INFORMATION FROM SOMEONE
14. INVESTMENT 14. THE PUTTING OF TIME, EFFORT, OR MONEY INTO
15. INSPECT 15. TO EXAMINE CLOSELY AS IN CHECKING FOR CONDITION
16. CLAIM 16. SAYING OR MAINTAINING SOMETHING AS A FACT
17. CONTRADICT 17. CLAIMING THE OPPOSITE OF ANOTHER PERSONS
STATEMENT
18. PROFESSION 18. A JOB REQUIRING A PERSON TO HOLD A FORMAL LICENSE
1. ASSOCIATE 1. A PERSON THAT DOES A JOB SIMILAR TO YOURS
2. FURLOUGH 2. TO LAY OFF WORKERS WITHOUT PROMISE OF RETURN
3. LICENSE 3. A LEGAL DOCUMENT REQUIRED TO HOLD MANY JOBS
4. TECHNICIAN 4. A LICENSED WORKER SKILLED IN A GIVEN AREA
5. TASKS 5. INDIVIDUAL DUTIES A WORKER PERFORMS ON A JOB
6. SUPERVISOR 6. A PERSON IN CHARGE OF A GROUP OF WORKERS
7. RELUCTANT 7. BEING HESITANT OR UNWILLING TO DO A THING
8. UNION 8. A WORKPLACE GROUP THAT PROTECTS WORKERS RIGHTS
9. CERTIFICATION 9. A LEGAL DOCUMENT PROVING THE SKILLS OF A WORKER
10. DISPATCH 10. TO SEND PEOPLE & THINGS OTHER PLACES QUICKLY
11. INAPPROPRIATE 11. WHEN A THING IS NOT PROPER OR UNSUITABLE
12. DRASTIC 12. ACTING IN A REAL SERIOUS OR SEVERE MANNER
13. INQUIRE 13. TO REQUEST INFORMATION FROM SOMEONE
14. INVESTMENT 14. THE PUTTING OF TIME, EFFORT, OR MONEY INTO
15. INSPECT 15. TO EXAMINE CLOSELY AS IN CHECKING FOR CONDITION
16. CLAIM 16. SAYING OR MAINTAINING SOMETHING AS A FACT
17. CONTRADICT 17. CLAIMING THE OPPOSITE OF ANOTHER PERSONS
STATEMENT
18. PROFESSION 18. A JOB REQUIRING A PERSON TO HOLD A FORMAL LICENSE
UNIT # 7
VOC. UNIT # 7 DEFINITIONS
1. APPLICATION 1. A FORM TO FILL OUT REQUESTING EMPLOYMENT
2. EMPLOYEE 2. ONE WHO IS HIRED BY ANOTHER TO DO A JOB
3. SKILLS 3. CERTAIN TALENTS & ABILITIES ONE BRINGS TO A JOB
4. INCENTIVE 4. A THING OFFERED TO WORKERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILL
5. EXPERIENCE 5. HAVING DONE A THING PREVIOUSLY TO A SKILLED
LEVEL
6. CLASSIFIEDS 6. JOB ADVERTISEMENTS IN A DAILY NEWSPAPER
7. SYSTEM 7. AN ORGANIZED AND ESTABLISHED SET OF PROCEDURES
8. RETIREMENT 8. FORMALLY ENDING YOUR FULL TIME CAREER
9. REFINE 9. IMPROVING OR PERFECTING THINGS USING A PROCESS
10. CONSEQUENCE 10. THE GOOD OR BAD RESULTS OF A PARTICULAR ACTION
11. PROCEDURE 11. A SERIES OF STEPS FOLLOWED IN A GIVEN ORDER
12. FRAGILE 12. VERY DELICATE & ABLE TO BE BROKEN EASILY
13. OBSTACLE 13. A THING THAT STANDS IN THE WAY OR OPPOSES YOU
14. DEDUCTIONS 14. AMOUNTS OF MONEY TAKEN FROM GROSS WAGES
15. ISOLATE 15. SEPARATING A THING FROM OTHER THINGS AROUND IT
16. EFFICIENCY 16. OPERATING WITH THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WASTE
17. NAVIGATE 17. SUCCESSFULLY STEERING THROUGH OBSTACLES
18. TRIVIALIZE 18. MAKING A THING OUT AS LESS IMPORTANT THAN IT IS
1. APPLICATION 1. A FORM TO FILL OUT REQUESTING EMPLOYMENT
2. EMPLOYEE 2. ONE WHO IS HIRED BY ANOTHER TO DO A JOB
3. SKILLS 3. CERTAIN TALENTS & ABILITIES ONE BRINGS TO A JOB
4. INCENTIVE 4. A THING OFFERED TO WORKERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILL
5. EXPERIENCE 5. HAVING DONE A THING PREVIOUSLY TO A SKILLED
LEVEL
6. CLASSIFIEDS 6. JOB ADVERTISEMENTS IN A DAILY NEWSPAPER
7. SYSTEM 7. AN ORGANIZED AND ESTABLISHED SET OF PROCEDURES
8. RETIREMENT 8. FORMALLY ENDING YOUR FULL TIME CAREER
9. REFINE 9. IMPROVING OR PERFECTING THINGS USING A PROCESS
10. CONSEQUENCE 10. THE GOOD OR BAD RESULTS OF A PARTICULAR ACTION
11. PROCEDURE 11. A SERIES OF STEPS FOLLOWED IN A GIVEN ORDER
12. FRAGILE 12. VERY DELICATE & ABLE TO BE BROKEN EASILY
13. OBSTACLE 13. A THING THAT STANDS IN THE WAY OR OPPOSES YOU
14. DEDUCTIONS 14. AMOUNTS OF MONEY TAKEN FROM GROSS WAGES
15. ISOLATE 15. SEPARATING A THING FROM OTHER THINGS AROUND IT
16. EFFICIENCY 16. OPERATING WITH THE SMALLEST AMOUNT OF WASTE
17. NAVIGATE 17. SUCCESSFULLY STEERING THROUGH OBSTACLES
18. TRIVIALIZE 18. MAKING A THING OUT AS LESS IMPORTANT THAN IT IS
UNIT # 8
VOC. UNIT # 8 DEFINITIONS
1. SUBDUE A. TO BRING UNDER CONTROL BY FORCE
2. LEGACY B. A THING LEFT TO YOU BY AN ANCESTOR
3. EXPEL C. TO DRIVE AWAY OR TO FORCE OUT
4. TOLERABLE D. CAPABLE OF BEING ENDURED
5. ENTERPRISE E. A DIFFICULT PROJECT OR A RISKY VENTURE
6. FURLOUGH F. TO LAY A WORKER OFF FROM THEIR JOB
7. HESITATE G. TO STOP OR PAUSE BECAUSE OF FORGETFULNESS
8. PRESENTABLE H. IN A CONDITION APPROPRIATE TO BE DISPLAYED
9. LANGUISH I. TO BECOME WEAKENED OR TO LOSE STRENGTH
10. MACHINIST J. SOMEONE WHO WORKS WITH MACHINES OR ENGINES
11. LICENSE K. A LEGAL DOCUMENT EARNED BY PROFESSIONALS
12. MASONRY L. A THING BUILT OF STONE, BRICK, OR CONCRETE
13. HOPELESS M. HAVING NO EXPECTATION OF GOOD OR SUCCESS
14. PROGRESS N. TO MOVE FORWARD TO AN ADVANCED STAGE
15. ORDEAL O. A SEVERE TRIAL OR A DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE
16. FOUNDATION P. THE BASE UPON WHICH SOMETHING IS BUILT
17. DECREPIT Q. A THING THAT IS BROKEN DOWN WITH AGE
18. WELDER R. A WORKER WHO JOINS STEEL OR METALS TOGETHER