W17

Vocabulary

Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.

accomplishment (n.)

• thing that have been done with knowledge, skill, or ability; achievement

Learning to ride a bike without training wheels was a huge accomplishment for Jay.

focus (n.)

• the central point of attraction, attention, or activity

I need to focus when I read, or I miss important details.

gravity (n.)

• the natural force that causes objects to move or tend to move toward the center of the Earth

Astronauts float in space because there is no gravity there.

monitor (n.)

• screen connected to computers that show information and instructions

Our teacher used the big monitor to show the video.

role (n.)

• a part played by a person in real life

My role in the school play is the narrator.

specific (adj.)

• definite; precise; particular

The teacher gave specific instructions for the project.

artist (n.)

• a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby

The artist painted a beautiful picture of a mountain.

tourism (n.)

• the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest

Many people visit Canada each year, so tourism is very important there.

biology (n.)

• the study of living organisms, plants and animals

My friend wants to study biology because she loves nature.

phobia (n.)

• A persistent, abnormal fear or dislike

A phobia can make a person feel scared even when they are safe.

heroism (n.)

• great bravery

The firefighter showed heroism when he saved the family.

geology (n.)

• the science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance

His interest in geology began when he found a shiny crystal.

cartoonist (n.)

• an artist who draws cartoons

The cartoonist created a funny comic for the newspaper.

technology (n.)

• the development of new ways to solve problems

Modern technology helps us learn and communicate faster.

journalism (n.)

• the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast

She wants to study journalism so she can become a reporter.

hydrophobia (n.)

• the abnormal fear of water

Her hydrophobia made swimming lessons very difficult.

violinist (n.)

• a musician who plays the violin

The violinist played a beautiful song on the stage.

ecology (n.)

• the study of organisms and how they interact with the environment around them

We learned in science class how ecology helps us understand forests and animals.

patriotism (n.)

• love and devotion to one’s country

The students showed patriotism by singing their national anthem proudly.

vocalist (n.)

• a singer, typically one who regularly performs with a jazz or pop group

The vocalist hit a high note that amazed the whole audience.

meteorology (n.)

• a science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting

Thanks to meteorology, we can predict when a typhoon is coming.

zoology (n.)

• the scientific study of animals

She studied zoology because she wanted to work with wild animals.

claustrophobia (n.)

• Fear of being in small or enclosed spaces

His claustrophobia made it hard for him to enter the tiny elevator.

capitalism (n.)

• Economic system based on the private ownership of industry

Capitalism allows people to start their own companies and sell products freely.

novelist (n.)

• a person who writes novels, an author

The novelist spent two years writing her latest adventure story.

technophobia (n.)

• an abnormal fear of technology

Because of his technophobia, he avoids using smartphones and computers.

recreation (n.)

• activity done for enjoyment when one is not working

Swimming is my favorite form of recreation after a long day at school.

fortitude (n.)

• courage in pain or adversity

She showed great fortitude when she kept trying even after failing twice.

abnormal (adj.)

• deviating from what is usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying

The doctor noticed an abnormal heartbeat and suggested more tests.

devotion (n.)

• love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, something or activity

His devotion to his pet dog was clear because he took it everywhere.