generate (verb) to produce

• Sample Sentence: Boiling water makes steam, and steam turns the turbine to generate electricity.

• Turn and Talk: What generates stress among young people in your community?

derive (verb) to come from; to obtain from

• Sample Sentence: Her confidence is derived from years of playing sports.

• Turn and Talk: From what do you derive happiness? I derive happiness from _______________.

advantage (noun) quality that gives someone or something a better chance than others

• Sample Sentence: One advantage of nuclear power is that it does not pollute the air like oil, gas, and coal.

• Turn and Talk: What is one advantage of getting a good night’s sleep?

consume (verb) to use up

• Sample Sentence: Data centers are projected to consume as much as 15 percent of America’s electricity by 2030.

• Turn and Talk: What are some things you can do to reduce the amount of electricity you consume?

contaminate (verb) to make harmful or unusable

• Sample Sentence: If nuclear waste is not stored properly, it can contaminate soil and water.

• Turn and Talk: What steps do doctors and nurses take to avoid contaminating an operating room?