Kiss The Baby Sky

His lecture is on contemporary American novelists.

He laid the groundwork for a good command of French at high school.

After the hurricane, officials assessed the town's need for aid.

That was a critical time in the nation's history.

A possible scenario would be that we move to the city.

1.contemporary [kənˋtɛmpə͵rɛrɪ]

happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time

ex:Was Ben Jonson contemporary with Shakespeare?

2.groundwork  [ˋgraʊnd͵wɝk]

 foundation, basis

ex:Constant practice is the groundwork for success in playing the piano.

3.assess [əˋsɛs]

to determine the rate or amount of

ex:We need to assess whether or not the system is working.

4.critical  [ˋkrɪtɪk!]

of, relating to, or being a turning point or specially important juncture

ex:The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies.

5.scenario  [sɪˋnɛrɪ͵o]

an outline or synopsis of a play

The most likely scenario is that he goes back to school in the fall.