Working together with others to achieve a shared goal or produce something.
collaboration
A look on someone's face (like a smile or frown) that shows how they are feeling.
facial expression
An aim, goal, or important purpose that guides an organization or changemaker.
mission
Mixing two words together to form one (like brunch from breakfast and lunch)
blend
Having good ________ means speaking politely and not interrupting others while they talk.
manners
Extremely important, necessary, or vital.
essential
A body movement (like waving or pointing) used to express a message or feeling.
gesture
Creative and original ideas or methods that help solve problems.
innovative
Squishing two full words together to make a new word, like sunflower.
compounding
Bright colors and loud noises in a TV ________ are designed to grab your attention.
commercial
Something that is unfair or wrong in society.
injustice
A mark, sign, picture, or object that represents an idea or real object.
symbol
A more experienced person who gives support and advice to a less experienced person.
mentor
A language expert or scholar who studies how language works.
linguist
After working hard for hours, it’s important to rest and ________ your energy.
recharge
To find your way through a complex, difficult, or unfamiliar situation.
navigate
A family member who lived a very long time ago.
ancestor
Being connected to or joined with a specific cause or group.
associated
A change or movement from one meaning, style, or position to another.
shift
Teachers try to ________ students from using online translators during exams.
discourage
To express, communicate, or pass along a thought, feeling, or message to others.
convey
Communicating through text messages, emails, or signs instead of direct, face-to-face speech.
indirect
The ability to keep an activity going over a long period without depleting resources.
sustainability
Doing something automatically without being consciously aware of it.
unconscious
Doctors on the front lines have a guiding ________ to provide healthcare to anyone in need.
principle