Vocabulary Fluency Assignment
Vocabulary Fluency Sentences
The word (endured)
Definitions : To suffer something difficult , unpleasant or painful
Sentence: l’ve always endured stomach pain
The word (scene)
Definition: A division of an act presenting continuous action in one place
Sentence: I can think of a thousand scenes and places in history l’d visit
The word (damp)
Definition: slightly wet
Sentence: The grass is still damp
The word ( crawl)
Definition: To move slowly with the body stretched out along the ground
sentence: the baby crawled across the floor toward her mother
The word (trend)
Definition: a general direction or change
Sentence: I didn’t want to follow the trend because I wanted to feel unique
The word (intense)
Definition: having or showing great strength or strong feeling
Sentence: my math exam today was intense , I hope I get a good grade
The word (revolution)
Definition: the motion of an object around a point
Sentence: the whole world should start a revolution because of what’s happening in Palestine
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Fluency Definitions and Sentences
Word 1: Realize
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
___verb__________________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
_______Many workers realized they could earn more money in the United States then could in their home country ___________________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
_______cause , something desired or anticipated to happen ___________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
_______understand , notice_______________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
________I realize that the semester will end next month ____________________________________________________________________
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Word 2. Remain
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
_________verb____________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
___the workers who remained in the states often became migratory workers . they had to move around as different crops same into season _______________________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
__________continue to exist , stay in the place ________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
_________delay , go on , endure _____________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
_______she remains the secret I told her ._____________________________________________________________________
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Word 3. Improve
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
______verb_______________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
_______A few Mexican workers tried to organize strikes and protests during the repression , but they did not succeed in improving working or living conditions ___________________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
________achieve or produce something better . develop or increase in mental capacity by education __________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
________better , upgrade , enhance ______________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
________I studied hard to improve in my math test ____________________________________________________________________
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Word 4. Succeed
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
_______verb______________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
_______A few Mexican workers tried to organize strikes and protests during the repression , but they did not succeed in improving working or living conditions ___________________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
_______achieve the desired aim or result ___________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
_______be successful , do well _______________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
______Most people give up just when they are about to achieve success ______________________________________________________________________
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Word 5. Intervene
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
_________verb____________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
_________not in the text_________________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
__________To come between in order to stop , settle , or change ________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
______get involved______________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
_______The military had to intervene to restore order ____________________________________________________________________
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Word 6. Emerge
Type of word (noun, verb, etc.):
__________verb___________________________________________
Sentence in which the word appeared in the text:
______________not in the text____________________________________________________________
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Dictionary definition (that makes sense with the original sentence from the reading)
________move out of or away from something and come into view __________________________________________________________
Synonym (other word with similar meaning)
_______apper , come out_______________________________________________________
Create new sentence with vocab word
___________the swimmer emerged from the lake _________________________________________________________________
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vocabulary words added to unit 2
Endured: Part of Speech- Verb
What is the root word of endured? Endure (still a verb)
Meaning: To tolerate a troubled situation. Suffering something difficult. Something painful or suffering with patience.
Original sentence:
When I go to the dentist and the doctor cleans my teeth, I have to endure pain.
I have to endure pain when I go to the dentist because the doctor cleans my teeth.
Last week, I endured a strong covid fever.
When you love someone, you have to endure his distance.
Distance is hard to endure.
Forced: Part of Speech- adjective
What is the root word? Force (noun)
Meaning: Pressure, involuntary act of doing something.
Original Sentence: I was forced to relocate to another city for work.
Scene: part of speech- noun
What is the root word? Scene- (noun)
What is the meaning? Outlook; part of a movie; a place where an incident in happens in real life;
Original sentence: In the movie, “Greenbrook”my favorite scene is when the cab driver stands up for an African American Pianist. I appreciate this scene because this is a true story about friendship and race relations.
Damp: part of speech- adjective
What is the root word? Damp can be adjective, noun or verb
What is the meaning? Moisturized area; slightly wet; wet;
Original sentence: When the weather is rainy, my apartment gets damp (adjective).
She took a shower and her hair was still damp (adjective). She tried to damp down (verb) her feelings of despair.
When he was arrested by the police and put in prison, he was feeling damp ( there.
Old-adjective houses(noun phrase) feel (verb) damp (noun).
Crawl:Part of speech- verb
What is the root word: Crawl
What is the meaning? Move slowly on hands and on knees;
Original sentence: He reduced his speed to a crawl (noun)
They began to crawl (verb) to their own lines.
Trend: part of speech- verb and can be a noun
Root word: trend
What is the meaning? A change or development in a general direction; a shift in cultural practices
Original sentence: Dying hair is one of the most popular trends (noun).
I went to vote last night, and the trend process was slow.