Tuesday, March 24, 2009

insincere




about this photo: She usually seems to be good person, but she is not like that kind of person as well as we think.

definition:pretending to be pleased, sympathetic etc, especially by saying nice things, but not       really meaning what you say

example: He pays insincere compliments

coping

about this photo: The couple has decided to divoce but the children is really confused because she cannot decide that.

Definition:to succeed in dealing with difficult problem or situation.

example:  How are you coping?

assimilate

about this photo: There are only rea apple but it will be assimilated into green apples.

Definition: If people assimilate or are assimilated into a country or group. They became part of 
                   that group and are accpeted by the people in that group.
Example:   We have to assimilat a change

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

embarrassed


about this photo: She was embarrassed. she does feel uncomfortable. She was really sad...
Definition: feeling nervous and uncomfortable and worrying about what people think of you
example: I get embarrassed if I speak in front of all students

unsympathetic



about this photo: she suggested that you shuld listen to somebody's opinoion , but he does not think so.

Definition: not having an open mind; "a closed mind unreceptive to new ideas" " kindless"

Example: One of my professer who unsympathetic to student oppinion

Friday, February 20, 2009

consume

about this photo:There was fire sarted in Portugal. After all, The fire consumed huge areas of forest.

Definition: To use time and energy for doing something

Example: I consumed time to study English.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Long (verb)

about this picture: This woman is looking for something interested but still she could not find yet.

Definition: to want something very much, especially when it seems unlikely to happen soon
How to use it? :I longed to come here again.