The grant will cover the cost of scholarships and will also support curricular innovations such as project-based learning and "hands-on" ventures.
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hands-on (adj.) [usually before noun]
-doing something yourself rather than just talking about it or telling other people to do it:
a chance to get some hands-on experience of the job
He has a very hands-on approach to management.
grant (n.) [countable]
-an amount of money given to someone, especially by the government, for a particular purpose:
The university gets a government grant.
Anyone wishing to apply for a grant should write to the Treasurer.
grant (v.) [transitive]
1 formal- to give someone sth. or allow them to have something that they have asked for:
Britain could grant Spain's request.
I would love to be able to grant her wish.
-grant somebody something
The council have granted him permission to build on the site.
-grant something to somebody
A licence to sell alcohol was granted to the club.
-grant that (=used in prayers)
Grant that we may know your presence and love.
2 -to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion [↪ concede]:
He's got talent, I grant you, but he doesn't work hard enough.
3
-take it for granted (that)to believe that something is true without making sure:
He just took it for granted that he would pass the exam.
4
-take somebody/something for granted to expect that someone or something will always be there when you need them and never think how important or useful they are:
Bridget was careful not to take him for granted.
Fanny+Goofy+Goon
fanny (n.) plural fannies [countable] informal
1 American English- the part of your body that you sit on [= bottom]
2 British English taboo informal- a very offensive word for a woman's outer sex organs. Do not use this word [= genitals]
goofy (adj.) informal
stupid or silly:
A goofy grin
goon (n.) [countable] informal
1 especially British English- a silly or stupid person
2 especially American English- a violent criminal who is paid to frighten or attack people
1 American English- the part of your body that you sit on [= bottom]
2 British English taboo informal- a very offensive word for a woman's outer sex organs. Do not use this word [= genitals]
goofy (adj.) informal
stupid or silly:
A goofy grin
goon (n.) [countable] informal
1 especially British English- a silly or stupid person
2 especially American English- a violent criminal who is paid to frighten or attack people
Lever+Inclined Plane+Pulley
Although simple machines vary in size and form, all of them can be placed into one of three categories: levers, inclined planes, or pulleys.
The lever consists of a body of rigid material along which effort is transferred to the load.
Principle: Moving the fulcrum closer to the load increases the lever’s mechanical advantage; moving the fulcrum closer to the effort decreases this advantage.
An inclined plane is a sloped road, built to navigate the height difference b/t the bottom and the top of a hill.
Principle:There is an inverse relationship b/t the effort required to raise a load using an inclined plane, and the distance along the plane that must be traveled to raise the load the desired height.
An ordinary pulley consists of a grooved wheel and a rope passing over it, and serves only to change the direction of force.
Principle:To lift the flag to the top of the flagpole, the rope is passed over the pulley at the top of the pole and one end is attached to the flag. When downward effort is applied to the other end of the rope, the flag is pulled upward.
The lever consists of a body of rigid material along which effort is transferred to the load.
Principle: Moving the fulcrum closer to the load increases the lever’s mechanical advantage; moving the fulcrum closer to the effort decreases this advantage.
An inclined plane is a sloped road, built to navigate the height difference b/t the bottom and the top of a hill.
Principle:There is an inverse relationship b/t the effort required to raise a load using an inclined plane, and the distance along the plane that must be traveled to raise the load the desired height.
An ordinary pulley consists of a grooved wheel and a rope passing over it, and serves only to change the direction of force.
Principle:To lift the flag to the top of the flagpole, the rope is passed over the pulley at the top of the pole and one end is attached to the flag. When downward effort is applied to the other end of the rope, the flag is pulled upward.
Barn
Several theories exist as to why red became such a dominant color for barns in the United States.
Some barn authorities claim it was because wealthy farmers added either blood from slaughtered animals or ferrous oxide (rust) to a concoction of milk and linseed oil to their paint.
This deterred fungus and moss from growing on their barns and damaging the wood. Others suggest it was simply to complement the green of the fields. ~~~ ~~
According to the passage, the color of barns in the United States is sometimes related to economic realities. It is not purely an aesthetic concern or related to the placement of the barn within the farm.
Some barn authorities claim it was because wealthy farmers added either blood from slaughtered animals or ferrous oxide (rust) to a concoction of milk and linseed oil to their paint.
This deterred fungus and moss from growing on their barns and damaging the wood. Others suggest it was simply to complement the green of the fields. ~~~ ~~
According to the passage, the color of barns in the United States is sometimes related to economic realities. It is not purely an aesthetic concern or related to the placement of the barn within the farm.
Algae
We all know what alga is, right? It’s that slimy green stuff that grows on the surface of a stagnant pond, or on the bottom and sides of your swimming pool if you’re not on top of chlorinating.
In Latin, the name alga means “seaweed,” and yet not every type of algae takes the form of a weed, or lives in the sea. Some varieties live in soil and can withstand long periods without water, while others live in snow or even inside other animal species.
Though scientists agree that there are four types of algae, each is distinguished by different pigmentation, the classification of all but one type remains precarious.
In Latin, the name alga means “seaweed,” and yet not every type of algae takes the form of a weed, or lives in the sea. Some varieties live in soil and can withstand long periods without water, while others live in snow or even inside other animal species.
Though scientists agree that there are four types of algae, each is distinguished by different pigmentation, the classification of all but one type remains precarious.
Phobia(unusual disease)(fear)
Acro-phobia(heights)
Aero-phobia(fly)
Agora-phobia(public place)
Angino-phobia(choking)
Arachno-phobia(spider)
Carcino-phobia(cancer)
Claustro-phobia(small place)
Glosso-phobia(talking in front of people)
Necro-phobia(death)
Xeno-phobia(foreigner)
Aero-phobia(fly)
Agora-phobia(public place)
Angino-phobia(choking)
Arachno-phobia(spider)
Carcino-phobia(cancer)
Claustro-phobia(small place)
Glosso-phobia(talking in front of people)
Necro-phobia(death)
Xeno-phobia(foreigner)
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Prodigy
prod‧i‧gy plural prodigies [countable]
a young person who has a great natural ability in a subject or skill
child/infant prodigy
Mozart was a musical prodigy.
Yearning
yearn‧ing [uncountable and countable] literary
a strong desire for something [= longing]
yearning for
a yearning for travel
yearning to do something
He had a deep yearning to return to his home town.
Gratify
grat‧i‧fy past tense and past participle gratified, present participle gratifying, third person singular gratifies [transitive] formal
1 [usually passive] to make someone feel pleased and satisfied:
He was gratified by Lucy's response.
be gratified to see/hear/learn etc
John was gratified to see the improvement in his mother's health.
2 to satisfy a desire, need etc:
She did not propose to gratify Gloria's curiosity any further.
—gratification noun [uncountable and countable]
sexual gratification
1 [usually passive] to make someone feel pleased and satisfied:
He was gratified by Lucy's response.
be gratified to see/hear/learn etc
John was gratified to see the improvement in his mother's health.
2 to satisfy a desire, need etc:
She did not propose to gratify Gloria's curiosity any further.
—gratification noun [uncountable and countable]
sexual gratification
Indulge
in‧dulge
1 [intransitive and transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy, especially something that is considered bad for you
indulge in
Most of us were too busy to indulge in heavy lunchtime drinking.
Eva had never been one to indulge in self-pity.
indulge yourself
Even if you're dieting, you can indulge yourself (=eat what you want) once in a while.
Ray has enough money to indulge his taste for expensive wines.
2 [transitive] to let someone have or do whatever they want, even if it is bad for them:
His mother spoiled him, indulging his every whim.
3 [intransitive] to take part in an activity, especially an illegal one
indulge in
Women do not indulge in crime to the same extent as men.
1 [intransitive and transitive] to let yourself do or have something that you enjoy, especially something that is considered bad for you
indulge in
Most of us were too busy to indulge in heavy lunchtime drinking.
Eva had never been one to indulge in self-pity.
indulge yourself
Even if you're dieting, you can indulge yourself (=eat what you want) once in a while.
Ray has enough money to indulge his taste for expensive wines.
2 [transitive] to let someone have or do whatever they want, even if it is bad for them:
His mother spoiled him, indulging his every whim.
3 [intransitive] to take part in an activity, especially an illegal one
indulge in
Women do not indulge in crime to the same extent as men.
Salvation
sal‧va‧tion [uncountable]
1 something that prevents or saves someone or something from danger, loss, or failure
be somebody's/something's salvation
A drug treatment program was Ron's salvation.
salvation of
The Internet turned out to be the salvation of the company.
2 in the Christian religion, the state of being saved from evil
1 something that prevents or saves someone or something from danger, loss, or failure
be somebody's/something's salvation
A drug treatment program was Ron's salvation.
salvation of
The Internet turned out to be the salvation of the company.
2 in the Christian religion, the state of being saved from evil
Amenities
a‧me‧ni‧ty plural amenities [countable usually plural]
something that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in:
The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local amenities.
houses that lack basic amenities (=basic things that people need, such as heat and running water)
something that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in:
The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local amenities.
houses that lack basic amenities (=basic things that people need, such as heat and running water)
Panacea
pan‧a‧cea [countable]
something that people think will make everything better and solve all their problems [= cure-all]
panacea for
There is no panacea for the country's economic problems.
something that people think will make everything better and solve all their problems [= cure-all]
panacea for
There is no panacea for the country's economic problems.
Embodiment
em‧bod‧i‧ment
the embodiment of something
someone or something that represents or is very typical of an idea or quality [= epitome]:
He is the embodiment of evil.
the embodiment of something
someone or something that represents or is very typical of an idea or quality [= epitome]:
He is the embodiment of evil.
Archaeologist
ar‧chae‧ol‧o‧gy also archeology American English [uncountable]
the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc
—archaeologist noun
—archaeological adjective:
an archaeological site
—archaeologically adverb
the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc
—archaeologist noun
—archaeological adjective:
an archaeological site
—archaeologically adverb
Scavenger
scav‧enge [intransitive and transitive]
1.if an animal scavenges, it eats anything that it can find:
Pigs scavenged among the rubbish.
scavenge for
rats scavenging for food
2 if someone scavenges, they search through things that other people do not want for food or useful objects:
There are people who live in the dump and scavenge garbage for a living.
scavenge for
Women were scavenging for old furniture.
—scavenger noun [countable]
Foxes and other scavengers go through the dustbins.
1.if an animal scavenges, it eats anything that it can find:
Pigs scavenged among the rubbish.
scavenge for
rats scavenging for food
2 if someone scavenges, they search through things that other people do not want for food or useful objects:
There are people who live in the dump and scavenge garbage for a living.
scavenge for
Women were scavenging for old furniture.
—scavenger noun [countable]
Foxes and other scavengers go through the dustbins.
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