1. Word of the day
Set 3

2. Optimism (Noun) Definition:
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.
Sentence:
It is with great optimism that I look to the future when I see my students graduate.

3. Compromise (Noun) Definition:
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
Sentence:
Eventually they reached a compromise with regards to where they would build a new fence between their yards.

4. Possess (Verb) Definition: To have as belonging to one; own. Sentence:
I do not possess a television set.

5. Biased (adjective) Definition:
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Sentence
We will not tolerate this biased media coverage.

6. Obstacle (Noun) Definition:
A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
Sentence:
The major obstacle to achieving that goal is a lack of money.

7. Unnecessary (adjective)
Definition:
Not needed/more than is needed; excessive.
Sentence:
A fourth Chicago airport is unnecessary.
The police used unnecessary force.

8. Incredible (adjective)
Definition:
Impossible to believe; extraordinary.
Sentence:
An almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy.

9. Introvert (Noun) Definition:
a shy, reticent person; a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things.
Sentence:
Because she preferred the company of books to people, many of her friends thought that she was an introvert.