7V

Failure

Google defines the word “failure” as a, “lack of success.”

I also searched using the “Free Online Dictionary” (Link:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/failure) and I found the following as the definition:

1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment.

2. One that fails: a failure at one's career.

3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short: a crop failure.

4. A cessation of proper functioning or performance: a power failure.

5. Nonperformance of what is requested or expected; omission: failure to report a change of address.

6. The act or fact of failing to pass a course, test, or assignment.

7. A decline in strength or effectiveness.

8. The act or fact of becoming bankrupt or insolvent.

The word “Failure” is similar to the word “Disappointment”. “Disappointment” is defined by Google as, “the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.”

“Disappointment” is defined by “The Free Dictionary” as follows:

(Link:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Disappointment)

a. The act of disappointing.

b. The condition or feeling of being disappointed.

2. One that disappoints.

The word “Letdown” is also similar to the word “Failure”.  Google defines a “Letdown” as, “a disappointment or a feeling of disappointment”.  Letdown is also a synonym for failure.  According to The Free Dictionary, “Letdown” is defined as, (Link:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/letdown) 1. A decrease, decline, or relaxation, as of effort or energy.

2. A disappointment: The cancellation of the game was a real letdown.

This week’s vocabulary word is “Failure”, which relates to the main idea and topic in Inquiry class this week.  Many college students learn from their mistakes and failures and want to improve and succeed in the future if they make mistakes.  There can be many reasons for failure in college, such as completing the amount of work required on time.

Many students may not have the organizational skills to keep track of their homework, assignments, projects, essays, and exams, which can in turn cause a student to fail. In addition, other distractions may occur such as too much time spent socially with friends instead of working on coursework.  Some students may need more time to complete their work and feel that they do not enough time to study, especially if they are working a part-time job, participating in athletics, or have other obligations.