Online Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

theory (n): a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation
teoría
economic theory
scientific theory
Darwin’s theory of evolution
He has a theory that the hole was caused by a meteorite.

attend (v)-be present, to go to an event, place, etc.
asistir (a)
Over two hundred people attended the funeral.
The meeting is on the fifth and we’re hoping everyone will attend.

out of tune
not in tune
desafinado
She was singing out of tune.

groin (n):m BODY
the place where your legs meet the front of your body
ingle
He pulled a muscle in his groin.
Le dio un tirón en la ingle.
a groin strain
una distensión inguinal

subside (v): LESS STRONG
If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme.
disminuir, calmarse
The police are hoping that the violence will soon subside.
As the pain in my foot subsided, I was able to walk the short distance to the car.