Word of the Day

rudimentary
[roo-duh-men-tuh-ree or roo-duh-men-tree]

adjective
1. pertaining to rudiments or first principles; elementary
2. of the nature of a rudiment; undeveloped or vestigial.
3. primitive

Synonyms
fundamental, initial, elementary, embryonic
Antonyms
advanced, mature

Word of the Day

prospectus
[pruh-spek-tuhs]

noun
1. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it:
Don’t buy the new stock offering until you read the prospectus carefully.
2. a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members.

Question of the Day

Question of the Day

Mark A, B, C, or D in the comment section to indicate your answer:

Simplify this equation and solve for the value of n.

7(n+5) = 0

A.
7(n+5)=7(n)+5=7n+5

7n=−5

n=0.714

B.
7(n+5)=7(5n)=35n

7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35

7n=−35

n=−5

C.
7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35

D.
7(n+5)=7(n)+7(5)=7n+7(5)=7n+35

7n=−35

n=−5

Word of the Day

precocious
[pri-koh-shuhs]

adjective
1. unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development.
a precocious child.
2. prematurely developed, as the mind, faculties, etc.
3. of or relating to premature development.
4. Botany. flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit.
bearing blossoms before leaves, as plants. appearing before leaves, as flowers.

Question of the Day

Choose the best revision for the following sentence by typing A, B, C, or D in the comment section:

[13] The end of the 1990s launched another of Smith’s interests in writing. [14] Penning his own autobiography, I Make My Own Rules, Smith shares his allegiance for making a difference in our next generation of leaders. [15] Establishing an annual youth summer camp, Smith sends over 100 children annually. [16] The troubled students learn responsibility and leadership skills. [17] In doing so, he hopes to provide opportunities for these youngsters to make a difference.

A. no change
B. The end of the 1990’s launched another of Smith’s interests in writing.
C. The end of the 1990s launched another of Smith’s interests; becoming an author.
D. The end of the 1990s launched another of Smiths’ interests: becoming an author.

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