WORDS OF THE WEEK for 10-10-11 thru 10-14-11 (Group 6)  (Trimester 1, week 7)

  1. TEDIOUS — Long and tiresome. Dreary or dull
    Many of the Morton teachers are using innovative methods of teaching instead of giving tedious lectures that can lose the attention of our students.
      
  2. DISPOSITION — A person’s natural outlook or mood. Temperament or character
    Ms. DeYoung’s sunny disposition helps make Morton a fun place to learn.
      
  3. PLAUSIBLE — Appearing truthful or reasonable 
    The plan to take 20 credit hours, work a full time job and play sports in college does not seem very plausible.
      
  4. DAUNTING — Discouraging through fear; intimidating or alarming
    Standing up to the neighborhood bully can be an extremely daunting task.
      
  5. AMBIVALENT — Showing uncertainly or fluctuation; having mixed feelings (to be unsure).
    Aaron was ambivalent about taking Anatomy with Mrs. Garrison because it seemed interesting yet very difficult.
 


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