Monday, July 11, 2011

Week 5 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples

1. Civil (adj) -
Ex. Tom and Jane were married in a civil ceremony because they were not religious.
definition:  of, pertaining to, or consisting of citizens: civil life; civil society.
2. Debate (n, v) -
Ex. There has been very little public debate about teenager's rights in the classroom.
definition:  a formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers.
3. Confer (v) -
Ex. In court, Frank leaned over and conferred with his attorney about a statement the witness said.
definition:  to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation.

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