Vocabulary
Words with Multiple Meanings
Time Change
Kelly's Story
People who Inspire
100
This verb means to defeat the enemy or overcome some kind of problem.
Example: Edmund Hilary _______________ Mount Everest
Conquered
100
"Mountains began to consume my thoughts".
a. eat or drink b. use a supply c. fill one's mind with an emotion
c. fill one's mind with an emotion
100
He lived in London until 2017, but he has been here in Japan since then.
Past / Present
100
What operation did Kelly have 10 months before climbing Half Dome?
A heart transplant
100
He became the first African-American president of the US.
Barack Obama
200
This word describes something that has a different appearance or something that sets it apart from others.
Distinctive
200
The north face of the mountain
a. the side of something b. the front of your head c. an aspect or nature of something
a. the side of something
200
I used to work at Starbucks but I quit last year.
Past / past
200
What's the name of the park where Half Dome is located?
Yosemite National Park
200
He is the first MLB player to reach the 50/50 club.
Shohei Otani
300
This means the most important, best or final
Ultimate
300
The passenger tripped the fire alarm by smoking in the airplane lavatory.
a. stumbled b. activated c. took a short journey
b. activated
300
My sister likes to eat natto every day. I have never really enjoyed it.
Present / present
300
What is the name of Kelly's husband?
Craig
300
He led a peaceful revolution to independence in India
Mahatma Gandhi
400
This word means a part an actor plays in a movie.
Example: In the movie, Daniel Radcliffe plays the lead #### of Harry Potter.
Role
400
The teacher earned the respect of all his students.
a. gained money b. increased assets by investing c. got something one deserved
c. got something one deserved
400
George is used to eating natto now. He didn't like it at first.
Present / past
400
Why did Kelly choose Half Dome to climb?
a. It is in America b. It is easy to climb c. It is a broken mountain
c. It is a broken mountain
400
He was jailed for 27 years but eventually became president of South Africa.
He fought against Apartheid
Nelson Mandela
500
This verb means to cut off a part of one's body.
(page 123)
Amputate
500
This word has the most different meanings in the English language. (over 400)
Example 1: Ready, _____ , go!
Example 2: This evening, the sun will _____ at around 6pm.
Set
500
Seiko studied piano in high school. It is something she had always wanted to do.
Past / past
500
What did Kelly's husband give to her after they reached the top?
A gold charm
500
This American "Shake It Off" pop singer has a HUGE fan base
Taylor Swift