Word Cache-EP 16
“Making a tough decision”
#Absence
A-B-S-E-N-C-E
The state of not being there or not existing.
- This student just made a third absence in a row from math lessons. I wonder if he still wants to continue.
- The absence of oxygen and bacteria is what kept these canned foods fresh for decades.
#Attendance
A-T-T-E-N-D-A-N-C-E
The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event.
- With his attendance rate lower than 50%, it’s getting difficult for him to stay sharp with the things learned from previous sessions.
- Because I love and respect this job, I’ve been holding my attendance rate above 99.5% over the years.
#Achieve
A-C-H-I-E-V-E
To carry out successfully; to get or attain as the result of exertion
- It’s a shame that we only achieved minimal progress over the past few months, we could have done much better if he attended lessons regularly.
- All great achievements require persistence and long term dedication.
#Discipline
D-I-S-C-I-P-L-I-N-E
Training that corrects, molds or perfects the mental faculties or moral character.
- According to my experience, the students who exercised self-discipline performed much better than the ones with casual attitudes.
- Following rules because someone else told you is external discipline; following them because you believe it is right is internal discipline.
#Commitment
C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T
The state or an instance of being obliged or emotionally impelled.
- I’m relieving him of his lessons for now. I will welcome him back when he is ready to make a serious commitment to studying math.
- Before you raise a cat or dog, ask yourself whether you are ready to make a commitment that might last for 15 years.
