W16
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
related words
please (v.)
to make someone happy
1
a valley is like a crack or trench
She worked hard to please her teachers with her well-written essay.
pleasant (adj.)
nice and enjoyable
2
The weather today is so pleasant; it’s perfect for a picnic.
breath (n.)
the air you take in or let out from your lungs
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She took a deep breath before diving into the pool.
breathe (v.)
to take air in and out of your lungs
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After the workout, she was so tired she could barely breathe.
image (n.)
a picture or visual representation of something
5
to walk shakily
The photographer captured a stunning image of the sunrise from the mountains.
imagine (v.)
to form a picture in your mind
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I can’t imagine what life would be like without electricity.
product (n.)
something made or grown to be sold
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to tease or mock in mean way
The new Apple product was so popular it was sold out everywhere.
production (n.)
the process of making something
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The production of electric cars has increased in recent years.
heal (v.)
to make healthy or well again
9
something that is important or connected to what you’re talking about
Many say that time can help heal the wounds of a broken heart.
health (n.)
the state of being free from illness or injury
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Regular exercise and a good diet are essential for maintaining good health.
triple (adj.)
three times as much or as many
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The triple layer cake was decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles.
triplet (n.)
one of three babies born at the time to the same mother
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The proud parents were overjoyed to welcome triplets into their family.
relate (v.)
to show or make a connection between things
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The detective was able to relate the fingerprints found at the scene to the suspect’s record.
relative (n.)
a person connected by blood or marriage
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small, deep ditch made by water
She traveled to the countryside to visit her relatives over the break.
meter (n.)
a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters (cm)
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The sign showed that the distance to the park was about 500 meters away.
metric (n.)
relating to the system of measurement that uses meters, liters, and grams
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The United States does not use the metric system.
compose (v.)
to create or write something, like music or writing
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She plans to compose several songs for her new album.
composition (n.)
a piece of writing or music
18
being brave and not giving up, even when you're scared.
The class was assigned to write a short composition for summer break.
crumb (n.)
a small piece of food, like bread
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The kids left crumbs all over the sofa.
crumble (v.)
to break into small pieces
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The structure crumbled after the earthquake, leaving behind a pile of debris.
draw conclusion (phr.)
to make a decision or form an opinion based on facts
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After looking at the evidence, I can draw a conclusion that he is guilty.
support (v.)
to help or hold up something or someone
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She always offers support when her friends are feeling down.
confused (v.)
unable to understand or think clearly
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She was confused by her friend’s story.
adjust (v.)
to change something slightly to make it fit or work better
24
move out of place
Can you adjust the sound so that everyone can clearly hear it?
assume (v.)
to think something is true without proof
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Don’t assume that everyone knows the details; make sure to clearly explain everything.
personal (adj.)
relating to someone’s private life, feelings, or thoughts
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She shared a personal story about her childhood.
narrative (n.)
a story or account of events
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The movie had a simple narrative, making it easy to follow.
organized (v.)
arranged in a neat or logical order
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She organized her desk so that everything was neatly placed.
combined (v.)
joined together
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The chef combined different ingredients to create a unique flavor for the dish.
applause (n.)
the clapping of hands to show approval or enjoyment
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The crowd gave a round of applause when the team won the championship.