Signing Naturally Unit 8 Flashcards

Vocabulary Terms

• Do You Mind/Not Mind: Common phrase used to ask permission or indicate willingness.
• Don't Know How: Expression of uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a specific task or topic.
• Use: Refers to the act of employing something for a specific purpose.
• Plan: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
• Postpone/Delay/Put Off/Procrastinate: Terms that convey the action of deferring a scheduled event to a later time.
• Assemble/Put Together/Connect: Involves combining parts to form a whole or making connections.
• Lose: The experience of misplacing something or failing to retain possession.
• Leave Behind: To forget or abandon something in a location.
• Airplane Take Off: Refers to the moment an aircraft becomes airborne.
• Wait: The act of remaining in one place until a specified event occurs.

Descriptive Expressions

• Show Up/Appear: Indicates the act of arriving or coming into view.
• Curious: A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something.
• To Fall Behind: Not keeping pace with others or lagging in progress.
• Catch Up: The act of reaching the same point or level as someone else after falling behind.
• Absent/Miss: Refers to being away from a place or not attending an event.

Technological Terms

• Printer: A device that produces text or images on paper.
• Scanner: Equipment that converts physical documents into digital formats.
• Internet: A global system of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols.

Social Communication

• Ignorant: Lack of knowledge, understanding, or awareness.
• Recently: A term indicating a short time ago; not long before now.
• Myself: Used for emphasis or to refer to one's own person.
• Ticket: A document giving the holder the right to enter or travel.
• Address: A location associated with a person or business.

Seasonal Terms

• Spring: The season after winter, known for renewal and growth.
• Summer: The warmest season, typically associated with vacations and outdoor activities.
• Fall: Also known as autumn, characterized by falling leaves and harvest time.
• Winter: The coldest season, often associated with snow and holidays.

Common Phrases

• But understand that...: A phrase used to soften or clarify a statement.
• Fine/No Problem: Expressions indicating that something is acceptable or agreeable.
• Sure: A word confirming agreement or assurance.

Conditional and Negative Terms

• Not: A word used to make a statement negative.
• Not Yet: Indicates that something has not happened up to the present time.
• Should Not: Suggests that something is not advisable.

Expressions of Action

• Warn Against: To advise someone not to do something due to potential harm.
• Refuse: To indicate that one does not accept or agree to a proposal.
• Illegal/Forbidden: Describes actions or behaviors that are not permitted by law.

Food and Dining Vocabulary

• Hamburger: A sandwich consisting of a cooked patty of ground meat, usually beef.
• Salad: A dish consisting of mixed vegetables, often served cold.
• Ice Cream: A sweet frozen dessert made from dairy products and flavorings.

Kitchen Items

• Napkin: A cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands.
• Fork: A utensil with prongs used for eating.
• Knife: A tool with a cutting edge used for food preparation.
• Spoon: A utensil used for scooping or stirring.

Miscellaneous Terms

• Break an Object: The act of causing something to separate into pieces.
• Throw Up/Vomit: The act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
• "What Does That Mean?": A question asked to seek clarification or understanding.