W21
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
Suffixes
Suffixes
Suffixes
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Parts of Speech
careful (adj.)
paying close attention to avoid mistakes or danger
1
Please be careful of the water on the ground, it is slippery!
peaceful (adj.)
calm and quiet, without any disturbance or conflict
2
It’s so peaceful by the lake.
harmful (adj.)
causing damage or injury
3
It’s important to use sunscreen to protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
thoughtful (adj.)
showing consideration for others
4
He was a thoughtful person, always thinking of others.
tasteful (adj.)
showing good taste and style
5
At the five-star restaurant, men must wear a suit and tie and women are asked to wear tasteful dresses.
recently (adv.)
not long ago
6
I recently got a new phone.
monthly (adj./adv.)
happening once a month
7
Many adults get paid monthly.
actually (adv.)
in fact; really
8
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt.
lonely (adj./adv.)
feeling sad because you are alone
9
Sometimes, I get very lonely when my friends are busy.
extremely (adv.)
very; to a high degree
10
He is extremely busy, so he does not have much time to talk.
yearly (adj./adv.)
happening once a year
11
Your birthday only happens on a yearly basis.
pollution (n.)
the presence of harmful substances in the environment
12
The fish were dying from the pollution in the water.
powerful (adj.)
having a lot of strength or influence
13
Who do you think is the more powerful character: Spiderman or Iron Man?
certainly (adv.)
without any doubt
14
She certainly has a lot of talent.
successful (adj.)
achieving what you want or intend
15
She was successful in getting a 100 percent on her English test.
correction (n.)
a change that makes something right or accurate
16
Please remember to make test corrections before turning it into the teacher.
suggestion (n.)
an idea or plan put forward for consideration
17
He gave a suggestion on how to improve her studying habits.
wisely (adv.)
in a way that shows good judgement
18
She decided to spend her Chinese New Year money carefully and wisely.
playful (adj.)
full of fun and high spirits
19
The dog was in a playful mood, wanting to play fetch for most of the afternoon.
eagerly (adv.)
with a lot of excitement and interest
20
The puppy eagerly waited for its treat.
generalize (v.)
to make a broad statement based on a few facts
21
Europeans hate it when people generalize their continent, since each country has their own unique history and culture.
guide (v.)
to show the way or direct
22
Can you guide us home through the dark forest?
extended (v./adj.)
made longer or larger; continued for a longer time
23
I wish we could get this movie extended—I love it so much.
drought (n.)
a long period with little or no rain
24
move out of place
California has been dealing with a drought for several years.
severe (adj.)
very serious or extreme
25
The severe weather warning caused many people to evacuate the city.
dialogue (n.)
a conversation between two or more people
26
The dialogue in the movie was quite boring.
act (n.)
a part of a play or performance
27
In Act 1 Scene 5, Romeo meets Juliet at the ball.
scene (n.)
a part of a play or movie where the action happens in one place
28
In Act 1 Scene 5, Romeo meets Juliet at the ball.
cast (n.)
the group of actors in a play, movie, or show
29
The cast for the movie is quite star-studded.
stage (n.)
the area in a theater where actors perform
30
The students practiced their performance on the stage before the show.