basically |
in an important or central way; at heart. |
concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. |
declare |
to announce in a formal way. |
enthusiasm |
a strong interest or excitement in connection with something. |
excuse |
to forgive or pardon. |
figure |
a number or other written symbol that is not a letter of the alphabet. |
forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
grammar |
the rules for forming the words and sentences of a language. Some of these rules have to be learned. Other rules are already in the head of a native speaker. For example, a native English speaker would not say, "I a cat bitten by was," because the grammar does not make sense. When one learns a new language, most of the rules of its grammar have to be learned. |
inject |
to introduce into by force or pressure with a needle. |
legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. |
motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
readily |
promptly or easily. |
vain |
not leading to a desirable or lasting effect. |
whenever |
any time that. |
whereas |
while in contrast. |