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To sign the word affect, use a single movement of the dominant hand to touch the chin and then move it away from the body.

To sign the word “cook,” form your dominant hand into a fist and place it near your chin, then move it in a circular motion as if stirring a pot.

To sign the word specialist, use the ASL sign for “expert” and add the suffix -ist by placing the “I” handshape on top of the “S” handshape.

To sign the word “plug,” extend your index and middle fingers with the thumb resting on the palm. Then, bring those fingers together in a twisting motion as if plugging something into a socket.

To sign the word participate, use both hands to make fists and move them in a circular motion in front of your chest.

To sign the word “ages,” use both hands to make the letter “A” sign by touching your thumb and pinky fingers together while keeping the other three fingers extended. Then, use your dominant hand to tap your non-dominant forearm a…

To sign the word “collections,” use your dominant hand to create a fist with your thumb resting on the side of your index finger. Then, bring your hand to your chin and tap your thumb twice on your chin. Repeat…

To sign the word “Jordan,” you would use both hands to create the letter “J” shape and then move them down and to the side, as if tracing the diagonal line of the letter.

To sign the word “assigned,” use your dominant hand to make a flat hand shape, then tap your index finger on your other hand’s palm twice.

To sign the word audience, use your dominant hand to make a “Y” shape with your thumb and index finger, then tap your fingers against your chin twice.