Monday, April 4, 2011

week 2 vocabulary

obtain - to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request

example -  In order to obtain a high paying job, you must have the necessary qualifications - one of which is almost always a high school diploma!

vary - to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance: to vary one's methods.

example - The prices vary at the two restaurants due to the quality of the food.
 example - The government had to distribute supplies to its citizens due to the hurriance.
distribute - to divide and give out in shares; deal out; allot.
 

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