morning glory
noun
By Carolyn Marie Rodgers
the morning glories wrap themselves as they
crawl up the grey garden fence.
turning point
noun
That job was a major turning point in her career.
It was another turning point in the winding road that led me, at age 66, to earn a Ph.D. - It’s never too late to stretch your wings: Why I got a Ph.D. at age 66, by Tracy Evans
Torontonian
noun
referendum
noun
The issue was decided by referendum.
snowbank
noun
The car slid into a snowbank.
During the winter months with large snowbanks, wheelchairs will be very difficult to spot. Consider giving as much space between the snowbanks and your vehicle in case a wheelchair appears.
nightfall
noun
When nightfall came, we were still waiting for the electricity to come back on.
Be very careful around seniors’ homes at nightfall, as motorized wheelchairs have no lights or reflectors to alert drivers of their presence.
pedestrian
noun
While driving, it’s important to know when and where to stop when it comes to crosswalks and crossovers to keep pedestrians safe.
maneuver
verb
She maneuvered her car into the tiny garage.
asphalt
noun
camber
noun
The practice of gearing down is not advisable on slippery or icy surfaces as this may cause an unwanted and quite dramatic weight transfer and, mixed with the camber of the road, vehicles may experience sliding and loss of vehicle control. This is true for both front and rear-wheel drive vehicles.
repercussion
noun
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you’ll feel for years to come
Drivers need to be aware of the repercussions of having a distracted driving charge on their record.
chevron
noun
Sharrows, or Shared Lane Markings (SLMs), are two chevrons painted above a bicycle symbol on the road, that indicate the lane is shared. Vehicle or bicycle traffic may be in the lane, although, as a driver, you should always keep on the lookout for people cycling. Sharrows serve as an additional warning to watch for them in the lane.
moped
noun
The difference between a moped and a scooter is like the difference between an economy car and full-sized coupe. A scooter has comfy footrests instead of pedals and a luxurious seat seemingly long enough to accommodate a family of four. — Kelly Whiteside
brat
noun
a spoiled brat
While my son was being a brat, he also wasn’t wrong. Whether you’re thrilled, depressed, angry, or whatever else about it, yesterday was surely one of the biggest days in mathematical history. - The Mathocalypse, The Blog of Scott Aaronson