Definition Essay

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EAP 1520: Unit: 2 Name: Jennyfer Barahona
Instructor: Robert Yáñez Score: ____________

Word persistent Function: Adj.

Definition
The state of continuing, even through difficult situations.

Sentence
If the students want to obtain excellent grades, they must be persistent; they have to study every day, no matter how tired they are.

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Secure Function: Adj.

Definition
Safe.

Sentence
The Hospital has a secure private parking area below the building.

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Unrest Function: noun

Definition
Disagreements or fighting between groups of people.

Sentence
These protests had been growing for months, and unrest had also erupted in other parts of the country.

Word unjustified Function: Adj.

Definition
Not deserved.

Sentence
Making an unjustified complaint against an opponent will certainly not advance your cause.

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Countless Function: adj.

Definition
Very many.

Sentence
God has given me promises and also countless gifts and blessings.

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Intricate Function: Adj.

Definition
Having a lot of small parts arranged in a very complicated way.

Sentence
My grandmother’s house is decorated with a lot of intricate floral designs.

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Profound Function: Adj.

Definition
Felt or experienced strongly.

Sentence
Love is a profound feeling of tender affection and cares for others.

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Impending Function: Adj.

Definition
Approaching

Sentence
Paul’s family is under stress because of his impending surgery.

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Sanctions Function: noun

Definition
An official action taken by a government to force another government to behave in a particular way.

Sentence
Iraq has been under comprehensive economic sanctions since 1990, and is only allowed to export one commodity, oil.

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Stringent Function:Adj.

Definition
Extremely limiting or difficult.

Sentence
Farmers that buy tomatoes seeds are required to sign