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r obvious [abvies] adj.
If something is obvious, it is clear and easily seen.

-*■It was obvious that he was tired. He kept falling asleep.
r physics ifiziks] n.
Physics is a science that deals with energy and how it affects things.
— In physics class, we used Newton’s Cradle to learn about energy.

r portion [porjan] n.
A portion of something is a part of it.
-►I only ate a small portion of the pizza.

c remind [rimaind] v.
To remind someone is to tell them to remember to do something.

-►Nick’s dad reminded him to do his homework.

r secretary [sekrateri] n.
A secretary is a person who works in an office.
-»Rebecca asked her secretary to type a report.

r severe isiviar] adj.
If something is severe, it is very bad or serious.
-> After hitting his hand with the hammer, Sam was in severe pain.

r talent Itaelant] n.
If someone has a talent, they are naturally able to do it well.

-*■Maria has a talent for playing the piano.
r thesis [e[:sis] n.
A thesis is an idea that needs to be proved.

-»■She did not support her thesis very well.

r uniform [ju:nafo:rm] n.
A uniform is a piece of clothing worn by people of the same group.
-> All the members of our marching band wear matching uniforms.

r vision [vi3an] n
.
Vision is the act of seeing.
PECF1 -* The eye doctor tested my vision.

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