What is the Definition?
Reimbursement
(Noun)
The action of repaying a person who has spent or lost money.
A noun that means a husband or wife in relation to their partner.
Spouse
Use the noun reward in a sentence.
Answers will vary
ex: A job well-done was her reward for studying hard.
What noun goes in the blank?
purpose
Norma sighed in relief when she saw that the neighbor had found her kitten.
What does the verb "sighed" mean in this sentence?
To emit or breathe out in a loud and audible manner.
Accuse
(Verb)
To charge someone with an offense or crime.
To claim that someone has done something wrong.
A noun that is a task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.
Assignment
Use the verb dedicate in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
ex., I will dedicate my life to helping students reach their language learning goals.
When Caitlin told her friends she wasn't afraid to go into the old building her friend Marc said, "I ______ you to go inside that scary building alone."
What verb goes in the blank?
dare
I explicitly told you not to touch that!
What does the adverb "explicitly" mean in this sentence?
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Neglect
(Verb)
To fail to care for properly.
(Noun)
The state of being uncared for.
An adjective that describes something extremely unpleasant. Sometimes used to describe behavior.
Obnoxious
Use the adjective intimidating in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
ex., He was an intimidating business man.
Never __________ the power of a woman.
What noun goes in the blank?
underestimate
There was barely any sibling rivalry in my family.
What does the noun "rivalry" mean in this sentence?
This is competition between sisters and brothers.
Marvelous
(Adjective)
Causing great wonder; extraordinary. Extremely good or pleasing.
An adverb that means not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt.
vague
Answers will vary.
ex., They will implement the new changes next year.
With practice and _____________ we can achieve all our goals.
What noun goes in the blank?
perseverance
My lawyer will call you to negotiate the terms of our agreement.
What does the verb "negotiate" seem to mean in this sentence?
To arrange or discuss a matter of importance.
Audacious
(Adjective)
Showing a willingness to take surprising risks.
Related words - daring, fearless, brave
A noun that means an increase or an addition, especially in a series or measurement.
increment
Use the noun controversy in a sentence.
ex., The 2024 Olympics were filled with controversy.
The waves _________ against the shore during the big storm.
What past tense verb goes in the blank?
battered
China and the U.S. are the top two countries for fossil fuel consumption in the world.
What does the noun "consumption" mean in this sentence?
It means to use a resource.