implement (verb) to put something (a decision, plan, action, etc.) into effect

• Sample Sentence: On January 1, the two countries will begin implementing the new peace plan.

• Turn and Talk: Should all schools implement a “no peanut” policy?

*implement (noun) a tool

• Sample Sentence: A fork and a spoon are eating implements.

• Turn and Talk: What implements would you need if you wanted to make a tuna sandwich?

motivate (verb) to make someone or something want to take action

• Sample Sentence: Our volleyball team was motivated to beat Central Middle School because we lost to them last time.

• Turn and Talk: What would you tell a friend to motivate them to get healthy?

undertake (verb) to take up or accept a task or challenge

• Sample Sentence: Because she needed money, Susannah agreed to undertake the difficult task of babysitting for her neighbor.

• Turn and Talk: What task would you be willing to undertake to make one hundred dollars?

incentive (noun) a reward that encourages someone to take action

• Sample Sentence: Playing chess with his father was Tyrese’s incentive to finish his homework early.

• Turn and Talk: What are some incentives a teacher could offer to convince all students to complete their homework?

enable (verb) to make something possible

• Sample Sentence: Mahmoud’s three-pointers enabled his team to make a comeback in the championship game.

• Turn and Talk: How could knowing a second language enable you to get a good job?

*alternate part of speech