W7
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
confidence (n.)
firm belief in yourself
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Past tense word
Present tense: gnaw
Her confidence grew as she practiced piano every day.
fastball (n.)
a pitch thrown at high speed with very little curve
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The pitcher threw a fastball that zoomed past the batter for a strike.
outfield (n.)
the part of a baseball field beyond the diamond or infield
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The player ran to the outfield to catch the ball.
mocking (n.)
laughing at; making fun of
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a secret home for animals
The mocking from his rivals made him feel isolated and hurt.
unique (adj.)
having no like or equal
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a long, deep, narrow, valley
The artist’s unique style set her work apart from others in the gallery.
weakness (n.)
a slight fault
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One of his greatest weaknesses is his inability to say no to people.
windup (n.)
(in baseball), a swinging movement of the arms while twisting the body just before pitching the ball
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Before pitching, he went through a long windup to build momentum.
supplied (v.)
make something available
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The store supplied all the materials needed for the school project.
supplying (n.)
the process of filling a want or need
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The supplying of food to the school helps all the students stay healthy.
denied (v.)
to refuse something that is asked
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She denied the accusations of cheating on the exam.
denying (n.)
refusing to admit a truth
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His denying the truth only made the situation worse.
decided (v.)
free from doubt or wavering
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She decided to play soccer after school.
deciding (adj.)
serving to resolve or settle something
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The deciding moment of the game was when he scored the winning goal.
included (v.)
contained as part of a whole being considered
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The box included all the items I ordered.
including (prep.)
containing as part of the whole being considered
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The test had many questions, including comprehension.
admitted (v.)
confess to be true or to be the case
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He admitted that he was late for class.
admitting (v.)
allow (someone) to enter a place
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Willy Wonka was admitting children into his chocolate factory when they presented their golden tickets
occurred (v.)
happen; take place
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The accident occurred on the way to school.
occurring (v.)
exist or happen at a certain place or moment
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a game where you try to knock down ten pints by rolling a heavy ball at them
There is a meeting occurring in the main hall right now.
qualified (adj.)
officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified
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She is a qualified teacher who has worked in schools for many years.
qualifying (v.)
denoting the qualification stage of a sporting event
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He is qualifying for the finals in the race.
identified (v.)
establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is
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The teacher identified the student who was talking during the test.
identifying (v.)
associate someone or something closely with; regard as having strong links with
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Scientists are identifying the unique characteristics of Saturn, like its rings and storms.
delayed (v.)
make (someone or something) late or slow
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The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
delaying (v.)
postpone or defer (an action)
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The rain is delaying the start of the soccer match.
satisfied (adj.)
contented; pleased
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She felt satisfied after finishing the puzzle.
satisfying (adj.)
giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this
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It was a satisfying meal after a long day of work.
time-outs (n.)
a brief suspension of activity
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The coach called for time-outs during the game to talk about strategy.
disability (n.)
a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person’s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions
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a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, sense, or activities.
People with a disability should have the same opportunities as everyone else.
caution (n.)
prudent forethought to minimize risk
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The driver slowed down with great caution as the road became icy.