Monday, September 10, 2007

Word of the Week #2

ALBEIT

Source: Asian/Pacific Islander American Women,
A Historical Anthology

Article: Through "Our" Eyes

How it was Used: In this book, we reframe history about Asian/Pacific Islander American women by considering them as historical agents actively engaged in determining their lives and those of their families, communities, and larger entities, albeit within multiple and complex constraints.

Definition: (conjunction) even though; although; notwithstanding

My Sentence: The student continues to get himself into trouble, albeit he is part of the honor roll.

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