Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"Children Using Computer" Vocab

Fatigue [n.][v.][adj.]  [fuh-teeg]
Forms: fatigue-less adj.   fatigable adj. 
Definition: weariness from bodily or mental exertion;a cause of weariness
Sentence: Throughout the day, your noodle fills up with adenosine, a chemicalthought to cause mental fatigue.

Chronic [adj.]  [kron-ik]

Forms: chronically adv.  chronicity noun.
Definition: constant; habitual; inveterate;continuing a long time or recurring frequently;having long had a disease, habit, weakness
Sentence: For those with chronic depression, the doctor said, "keep at it". 

Subliminal [adj.][n.] [suhb-lim-uh-nl]

Forms: subliminally adv.  
Definition: existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness;
Sentence: His creations carry a message of subliminal freedom and luxury.

Exhaustion [n.] [ig-zaws-chuhn]

Forms: exhaustive adj. exhaust v.
Definition: the act or process of exhaustingextreme weakness or fatigue.
Sentence: We can define burnout as exhaustion.

Irritation [n.] [ir-i-tey-shuhn]

Forms: irritative adj.
Definition: the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
Sentence: Unpleasant words cause irritation and stir up negativity.


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