F2F Class Notes (Mason)

Vocabulary

Subordinate – Someone below in a hierarchy.

eg. When my boss pressures me, I in turn pressure my subordinates.

Obligated – To have to do something

eg. I am obligated to work on Saturdays until this project is finished.

Artifacts – An old historical object

eg. The artifacts in the museum were over 500 years old.

Stifling – When something is suffocating

eg. She gave him so much attention he felt it was stifling.

Whim – Someones mood or temper

eg. He catered to her every whim

Having time with friendsSpending time with friends

Grammar

Background is World War II – It’s set during World War II

Sometimes at work I am having pressure – Sometimes at work I am under pressure.

I am not watching so much TV – I don’t watch that much TV.

Pronunciation

These day – These days

nine month — Nine months