Online Class Notes (Joe)
Vocabulary
Persist (verb): To continue to exist or endure; to continue in a course of action despite difficulties or opposition.
She decided to persist in her efforts to find a solution to the problem.
Persistent (adj): Continuing to exist or endure over a long period; refusing to give up or let go.
His persistent dedication to the project paid off in the end.
Memories (noun): Recollections or remembrances of past events, experiences, or people.
Childhood memories of summer vacations always bring a smile to her face.
Memorize (verb): To learn something by heart; to commit information to memory.
He needed to memorize all the key equations for the upcoming exam.
Flat (adj): Having a level and even surface without any bumps or curves; lacking interest or excitement.
The road was so flat that it made for an easy and smooth bike ride.
Flap (verb): To move up and down or back and forth rapidly, often with a waving or vibrating motion.
The flag continued to flap in the strong wind.
Wings (noun): The flat, usually feathered structures on the body of a bird or airplane that enable it to fly.
Birds use their wings to soar gracefully through the sky.
Wins (verb): The third person singular form of the verb “win,” which means to be victorious in a competition or contest.
She wins almost every chess match she plays.
Give up (phrasal verb): To surrender or quit; to stop trying to achieve something.
Don’t give up on your dreams, even when faced with challenges.
Temptation (noun): The desire or urge to do something, especially when it’s something one knows is wrong or unwise.
The temptation to eat another slice of cake was hard to resist.
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