absence: (noun) the state of being away from somewhere; the period of time spent away; a lack of something absenteeism: (noun) the habit of being away without good reason from somewhere you are regularly obligated to be (work, school); the rate or frequency of habitual absence
muster: (verb) assemble (usually military troops) for inspection or for preparation for battle; (noun) assembly of troops for inspection or for a military exercisePart of the expression “to pass muster.” mustard: (noun) condiment made from seeds of the mustard plant; mustard plantNOT part of the expression “to pass muster.”
heal: (verb) to recover from an illness or injury; to return or restore to good health heel: (noun) a part of the body; the back portion of some things, such as a foot, shoe, or loaf of bread; someone who acts in an unkind or unscrupulous manner; (verb) to follow …
two: (noun)(adjective) one more than one; the second in a series too: (adverb) also; very, excessively to: (preposition) indicates direction, position, or purpose
bowl: (noun) a round vessel for holding food or liquid; a stadium used for sporting events or concerts bowel: (noun) the tube through which digested food passes out of the body
shoo: (exclamation) the word said to encourage someone or something to leave your presence; (verb) to encourage someone or something to leave your presenceUsed in the term shoo-in. shoe: (noun) covering for the foot having a thick or sturdy sole; metal plate attached to a horse’s hoof; (verb) to attach …
essential: (adjective) absolutely necessary; vital; imperative; extremely important; (noun) something that is absolutely necessary, vital, imperative, or extremely important quintessential: (adjective) definitive; exemplary; representing a typical, or the best, example of something
have: (verb) to own, possess, or hold; used as an auxiliary verb when forming compound tenses of verbsUsed in would have, could have, should have. of: (preposition) expresses a relationship between a part and the whole; expresses origin; expresses a change in measurement or scaleNOT used in would have, could …
opt in: (phrasal verb) choose to enroll; choose to register; choose to participate Used most frequently to indicate signing up online for an email list. opt-in: (adjective) usually used before “form” or “box” to describe the place where someone can choose to register; (noun) a shorter version of opt-in form …
gnu: (noun) large animal; African antelope; wildebeest new: (adjective) recently made or discovered; not previously owned or known knew: (verb, past tense of know) perceived; recognized; understood Happy New Year!
