Monday, July 11, 2011

Week 5 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples

1. Civil (adj) - Of or relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
Ex. Tom and Jane were married in a civil ceremony because they were not religious.

2. Debate (n, v) -  A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
Ex. There has been very little public debate about teenager's rights in the classroom.

3. Confer (v) - Grant or bestow
Ex. In court, Frank leaned over and conferred with his attorney about a statement the witness said.

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