Definitions
Provide the dictionary definition for "trajectory."
What is the flight path and object follows through space and time
Which word best fits: "She kept working despite setbacks; she showed strong ______." (choices: meticulous, resilience, trajectory)
What is resilience
In your own words, explain "formidable" as used in the Katherine Johnson article.
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Ex. What is to be strong to stand against.
Say aloud and break into syllables: "Scrutinized" — how would you pronounce it?
What is scru·ti·nize /ˈskro͞otnˌīz/
Define "informed consent" and use it in a sentence.
What is a term meaning a person's right to understand and agree before a medical procedure occurs.
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Ex. What is She gave her informed consent before they drew her blood.
Provide the dictionary definition for "legacy."
What is a lasting impact that continues after a person's life
Which word best fits: "The scientists checked the rocket's ______ before launch." (choices: legacy, trajectory, benevolence)
In your own words, explain "perseverance" as used in the Katherine Johnson article.
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Ex. What is to never give up.
Say aloud and break into syllables: "trajectory" — how would you pronounce it?
What is tra·jec·to·ry /trəˈjekt(ə)rē/
Pronounce "exploitation" and define it in your own words.
What is ex·ploi·ta·tion /ˌekˌsploiˈtāSHən/
What is to treat someone unfair or cause harm for ones own personal gain
Provide the dictionary definition for "resilience."
what is the ability to recover from hardships
Which word best fits: "He earned others' trust by being dependable; he had ______." (choices: credibility, tactical, monumental)
What is credibility
In your own words, explain "tactical" as used in the Harriet Tubman article.
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Ex. What is to be sneaky and skillful
Say aloud and break into syllables: "perseverance" — how would you pronounce it?
What is per·se·ver·ance /ˌpərsəˈvirən(t)s/
Define innovation and use it in a sentence.
What is a new idea or advancement.
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Ex. What is I will be use innovation to be innovative everyday
Provide the dictionary definition for "credibility."
What is the quality of being dependable and worthy of belief.
Which word best fits: "Her lifelong kindness led her to create a home for the elderly; this shows ______." (choices: benevolence, meticulous, perseverance)
What is benevolence
In your own words, explain "resonate" as used in the Harriet Tubman article.
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Ex. What is to stay with someone for a long time/linger.
Say aloud and break into syllables: "credibility" — how would you pronounce it?
cred·i·bil·i·ty /ˌkredəˈbilədē/
Name 2 of the 3 people we have discussed this week.
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Ex. Who are Henrietta Lacks, Katherine Johnson, and Harriet Tubman
Provide the dictionary definition for "meticulous."
What is checking, recalculating, and organizing
Which word best fits: "The operation required careful planning and skillful actions; it demonstrated ______." (choices: tactical, resilience, perseverance)
In your own words, explain "benevolence" as used in the Harriet Tubman article.
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Ex. What is to be kind and giving.
Say aloud and break into syllables: "meticulous" — how would you pronounce it?
me·tic·u·lous /məˈtikyələs/
Explain what makes these women have done that makes them stand out and leave a lasting legacy in history.
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