Tier 2 Vocab 61-72
- define-to explain the meaning of a word or phrase. This dictionary defines hundreds of words.
- element-a basic part of any whole. One element of this recipe is missing.
- guarantee-a promise that something you have bought will work well. If it does not, the store must either repair it or give you a new one. There is a two year guarantee on my new computer.
- inhibit-to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. His fears inhibit him from making friends. Salt inhibits the freezing of water. Threats of violence inhibited the people from registering to vote.
- major-very important. The economy is a major issue in the campaign for president.
- occur-to take place; happen. Where were you when the crime occurred?
- precise-stated in a clear way and with details. Because of the precise directions, we were able to find the park.
- region-an area of the earth's surface that has a certain type of land and climate. This tree grows only in tropical regions.
- series-a group of similar things that come one after another. She read a series of articles in the newspaper. He had a series of back injuries.
- status-a person's position or level in comparison with the position of other people. His status rose when he got the new job.
- theory-a statement that explains why something happens but has not been proven. The police have a theory about who stole the jewels. The scientists discussed theories about the beginning of life on Earth.
- verbal-having to do with words. That poet has wonderful verbal skill.
Monday
Finish presentations
Build vocabulary powerpoints
Tuesday
Wednesday
Finish The Smallest Dragonboy
Thursday
Review
Essay Prompt: How is the reader able to predict the end of the story?
Friday
Quiz and begin essay
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