decade (noun) ten years

• Sample Sentence: In 1971, President Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” Decades later, many are saying the “war on drugs” has been lost.
• Turn and Talk: In your opinion, what was the highlight of the last decade?

decade (noun) ten years

• Sample Sentence: In 1971, President Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” Decades later, many are saying the “war on drugs” has been lost.
• Turn and Talk: In your opinion, what was the highlight of the last decade?

incompatible (adjective) inconsistent; unable to exist together

• Sample Sentence: Former Congressman Charles Rangel believes that legalizing drugs is incompatible with initiatives aimed at improving the lives of urban youth.
• Turn and Talk: Can everybody get along, or are some people incompatible with each other?

temporarily (adverb) for a while; not permanently

• Sample Sentence: Some people suggest temporarily legalizing drugs to see if crime levels go down.
• Turn and Talk: Would you be able to temporarily give up sugary drinks like soda and juice?

unify (verb) to bring together

• Sample Sentence: Former Congressman Charles Rangel advocates for unifying and strengthening efforts to fight drug abuse.
• Turn and Talk: What is an issue that unifies students at your school?

violation (noun) breaking of a rule; offense against something

• Sample Sentence: Today, selling alcohol to adults 21 or older is not a violation of the law.
• Turn and Talk: What behaviors are considered a violation of your school’s rules?