W17
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
dormitory (n.)
a building with rooms where students live at a school
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a valley is like a crack or trench
Harry Potter lived in the Gryffindor dormitory.
manual (n.)
a book with instructions on how to do something
2
I read the manual before assembling the furniture.
reservation (n.)
an area of land set aside for Native Americans
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Many Native Americans live on reservations across the country.
boarding school (n.)
a school where students live during the school term
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His parents sent him to a boarding school to focus on his studies.
society (n.)
a group of people living together in a community
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to walk shakily
A good society depends on mutual respect and understanding.
endurance (n.)
the ability to keep going without giving up
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She showed great endurance during the long hike.
challenge (n.)
a difficult task or problem
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to tease or mock in mean way
Climbing the mountain was a big challenge.
valid (n.)
acceptable or reasonable
8
Her answer is valid.
faulty (adj.)
not working properly; having mistakes
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something that is important or connected to what you’re talking about
The toaster isn’t working because it’s faulty.
ability (n.)
the power or skill to do something
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She has the ability to swim.
roam (v.)
to move around without a fixed plan
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The man roamed through the unfamiliar building, unsure where to go.
prairie (n.)
a large, flat area of grassland
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The buffalo roamed around the prairie.
agency (n.)
an organization that provides a service
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The travel agency helped us plan a trip to Japan.
provide (v.)
to give something that is needed
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small, deep ditch made by water
The man generously provided food to the woman in need.
dishonest (adj.)
not telling the truth
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When Pinocchio was dishonest, his nose grew.
strangle (v.)
to choke someone so they can’t breathe
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The girl was so angry, she imagined strangling the man.
military (n.)
the armed forces of a country
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In Taiwan, all men have to serve in the military for four months.
arithmetic (n.)
basic math skills like addition and subtraction
18
being brave and not giving up, even when you're scared.
Can you do basic arithmetic?
epidemic (n.)
a widespread occurrence of an infection disease
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The epidemic spread quickly across the country.
influenza “the flu” (n.)
a common viral infection that can be serious
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There was a spike in students who got influenza during the winter.
measles (n.)
a contagious viral disease causing a red rash and fever
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Children can get a shot to prevent getting the measles.
encourage (v.)
to give someone support or confidence
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The teacher encourages students to come up with their own sentences using the new vocabulary words.
arrow (n.)
a pointed stick shot from a bow
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Merida shot an arrow through another arrow.
tribe (n.)
a group of Native Americans with the same culture
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move out of place
Each Native American tribe has its own culture and customs.
cooped up (phr.)
kept in a small space for a long time
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The cat, Jiji, does not like being cooped up.
leather (n.)
material made form animal skin
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He loved to wear his leather even when it was hot.
recover (v.)
to get better after being sick or hurt
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It looks like you've recovered well from your injury.
recruiter (n.)
a person who finds people to join an organization
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Organized can also be an adjective – “She is an organized person.”
The recruiter contacted me about a job opportunity.
seize (v.)
to take something quickly and with force
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The police were able to seize the stolen items before they were resold.
opportunity (n.)
a chance to do something
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She seized the opportunity to move to a different country.