Many thanks to Julia and the Academic Vocabulary A 1 section for inviting the Vocabulary Expansion students to participate in this blog!

fathom

Okay, so I'm Kasumi, from Japan. But I'm learning Chinese language in China. After this session, I'll be back to China to graduate. Nice to meet you guys! =)))

And my word is from a novel.

"The second consisting of auditorium, meeting room, and even guest room, whose use I could never fathom."

I think in this sentence, this word is used as meaning of 'comprehend'.


Word Family: fathomable (adj.), fathomer (n.), fathom (n.)


Def:
-noun

1.	a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
2.	(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
-verb
1.	come to understand [syn: penetrate]
2.	measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

Syn: accept, comprehend, penetrate, grasp, see

egalitarian (n)

egalitarian (n)

Def: based on the belief that everyone is equal.

Source: Business article from RATS class

Syn: Democratic , Impartial

Innovation (n)

Innovation (n)

Def: a new idea, method, or invention.

Syn: deviation, introduction.

For most companies, innovation is the key to driving growth.

manifestation

hey guys i read this word in a book and which mean a very clear sign that a particular situation or feeling exist. another meaning is the act of appearing or becoming clear.
synonyms of this word are; display , show , exhibition, demonstration, and exposition

Plot

Hi my name is Stefanie I am 23 years old and I am from Switzerland.

I found my word in an article of the New York Times. The title is:

Shaky Pakistan Is Seen as a Target of Plots by Al Qaeda

The word I want to explain to you guys is:

Plot (n)

1. a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, esp. a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose: a plot to overthrow the government.

2. Also called storyline. the plan, scheme, or main story of a literary or dramatic work, as a play, novel, or short story.

3. a small piece or area of ground: a garden plot; burial plot.

The article uses the first meaning of the word.

I wish you all a nice day.

Stefanie

Hi

Hello. My name is Michael Jun-suk Ahn.
I'm from Korea. Now I am a university student in Korea.

But I'll transfer to the university in here in USA.
So now I'm studying TOEFL test.

It's nice to meet you all guys!



fertile(adj)

def:Fertile land or soil is able to produce good crops.

syn: bountiful, productive, fruitful

ant: ruinous

word family:fertilization(N), fertilize(V),fertility(N)