Vocabulary Workshop Orange Unit 2

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What is a portion?

Back

A portion is a part or share of a whole.

Front

What are basics?

Back

Basics are key elements, ideas, rules, or parts that are fundamental to understanding a subject.

Front

What does the word 'dismiss' mean?

Back

To dismiss means to allow someone to leave or to reject something.

Front

What does it mean to neglect?

Back

To neglect means to fail to take care of someone or something.

Front

What is the opposite of 'dismiss'?

Back

The opposite of 'dismiss' is 'hire', which means to employ someone.

Front

What might a neglectful babysitter do?

Back

A neglectful babysitter might watch television while the children make a mess.

Front

What does 'sponsor' mean?

Back

To sponsor means to support or provide assistance, often financially.

Front

What is a contract?

Back

A contract is a formal agreement between two or more parties.

Front

What does it mean to recall?

Back

To recall means to remember or bring back to mind.

Front

What is the meaning of 'fire' in a workplace context?

Back

To fire means to terminate someone's employment.