Unit 14B Vocabulary: Rules & Signs

Gesture

A movement with your hands or face. (Tiny Q: Do we speak? No.)

Nonverbal

Communication without speaking words. (Tiny Q: Do we use words? No.)

Interpret

To understand the meaning. (Tiny Q: Do we try to understand? Yes.)

Obvious

Very easy to understand. (Tiny Q: Is it difficult? No.)

Confused

Not understanding. (Tiny Q: Do you understand? No.)

Misunderstanding

When two people understand different things. (Tiny Q: Did they understand the same thing? No.)

Rule

Instructions that tell you what you can or cannot do. (Tiny Q: Do you have to follow it? Yes.)

Allowed

You have permission. (Tiny Q: Can you do it? Yes.)

Prohibited

Not allowed. (Tiny Q: Can you do it? No.)

Required

You must do it; necessary. (Tiny Q: Is it optional? No.)

Warning

A message about danger. (Tiny Q: Is it safe? No.)

Strict

Making you follow rules exactly. (Tiny Q: Are they flexible? No.)

Fine

Money you pay as a punishment. (Tiny Q: Do you want to pay this? No.)

Barefoot

Not wearing shoes. (Tiny Q: Are you wearing shoes? No.)