Vocabulary 1
Unit 1 Vocabulary: Which word means able to change or adapt easily?
flexibe
Unit 4 Vocabulary: The flowers on the table were not real; they were __________.
artificial
Unit 8 Vocabulary: Which word means a careful search for facts about a problem, accident, or crime?
investigation
This is the kind of word something is, such as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.
Part of speech
This is the general subject of a text.
topic
Unit 1 Vocabulary:
The study showed a __________ improvement in students’ speaking skills.
significant
Unit 4 Vocabulary: Which word means able to be replaced naturally and used again?
renewable
Unit 9 Vocabulary: The main __________ of the novel is the struggle between freedom and responsibility.
theme
This is the situation in which a word is used.
context
This is what the writer wants to say about the topic.
main idea
Unit 2 Vocabulary: Which word means the situation or background that helps explain the meaning of something?
context
Unit 5 Vocabulary: The report was not __________ because it included several incorrect dates.
accurate
Unit 9 Vocabulary: Which word means a conclusion based on evidence, but not directly stated?
inference
This is the skill of using the words around an unknown word to guess its meaning.
These are specific pieces of information that explain the main idea.
supporting details
Unit 2 Vocabulary: This tool is very __________ because it can be used for cooking, cleaning, and repairs.
versatile
Unit 6 Vocabulary: Which word means too much traffic or crowding in one place?
congestion
Unit 10 Vocabulary: Entering someone’s private account without permission is a serious __________ of their privacy.
violation
This is the skill of looking at the title, headings, pictures, and first sentences before reading a full text.
previewing
This is the skill of looking quickly through a text to find specific information.
scanning
Unit 3 Vocabulary: Which word means the possibility that something may develop or become successful in the future?
potential
Unit 6 Vocabulary: Before starting the repair, the mechanic gave us an __________ of the total cost.
estimate
Unit 10 Vocabulary: Which word means a general idea or principle?
concept
This is the skill of reading quickly to understand the general idea of a text.
skimming
This is a conclusion you make based on clues and information, even when it is not directly stated.
inference