accumulation (noun) buildup

• Sample Sentence: Doctors are certain that smoking will eventually lead to an accumulation of health problems. 

• Turn and Talk: How do you manage your time when you have an accumulation of homework?

contradict (verb) to argue against; to deny

• Sample Sentence: Critics argue that these actions contradict statements by tobacco companies that they are trying to prevent kids from vaping and smoking.

• Turn and Talk: Why might information from the internet contradict something that you read in a textbook?

exhibit (verb) to show; to display

• Sample Sentence: Smokers often exhibit symptoms such as coughing, low energy, respiratory difficulties, and poor circulation.

• Turn and Talk: How can a person exhibit interest and curiosity when listening to someone speak?

*exhibit (noun) an object or collection of objects put on display

• Sample Sentence: Lela and her mother frequently visited the African mask exhibit at the city museum.

• Turn and Talk: Would you rather see an exhibit of paintings or sculptures? Explain. 

inevitable (adjective) unavoidable

• Sample Sentence: It’s inevitable that you will disagree with your friends sometimes, but it’s important to respect their opinions.

• Turn and Talk: What changes do you think will be inevitable as you get older? 

manipulate (verb) to influence, control, or persuade with skill and often dishonesty

• Sample Sentence: Companies use appealing advertisements and other techniques to manipulate young people into buying nicotine products.

• Turn and Talk: How do fast food restaurants manipulate young people into eating their food?