Week 1 Vocabulary
When you analyze a book, do you look at it quickly or closely?
Closely. Analyze means to examine or study.
A politician may promote their views to the public. To promote something is to....
support and encourage it.
A way of life or a group of people who share a specific way of life is a ________.
culture
When you rely on someone, like a parent, you _____________.
depend on them
I have a considerable amount of homework tonight. That means I have ________.
a lot of homework
What is the function of Yondr pouches at Seth Low?
The function is to keep students from using their cell phones so they are not distracted by them.
The word "civil" refers to citizens or being polite. A Civil War in the country would involve....
civilians, people in community
An element is a piece or part of something. One element of a sandwich is the..
bread, cold cuts, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.
How would you react to a snow day?
I would be upset because we still work from home.
You may contribute __________ to an organization, like St. Jude's Hospital.
money
When you interpret something for someone else, like a math equation, you make it __harder or easier________ for them.
clearer, easier
I needed to integrate all the ingredients to bake the cake. To integrate is to _________.
to add to and combine
Give me a synonym for the noun "complexity". Remember, it is the opposite of being simple.
difficulty/complicatedness
When you're driving, taking an alternative route would mean finding another way to get to your __________.
destination, place
To demonstrate something to the class is to, __________________.
show them how to do something
This noun means something made of different parts that relate to each other or work together.
What is "Structure".
You need the code to have ___access or integrate_________ to the safe.
access
If someone is creative and good at using materials to make new things, they are considered neglectful or resourceful?
resourceful
When you are on the debate team, you need to ________ your answers to prove they're right.
justify
An argument is valid if it gives ___________ information to the team.
true
A factor is something that influences or contributes to something else. What is one factor that a team must consider to win a game?
how many times, how long the team practices last for, how many players they have on the team, how the coach leads, current weather if playing outside, how well the team communicates and works together
This word means although, even though, and in spite of. It begins with the letter D.
Despite
A tradition is a regular practice that is repeated over time. What is one tradition in your culture?
answers may vary
What do you think is the proportion of students in your class who play video games: 25%, 50%, or 75% of students?
Probably 50% or higher
What word means adequate or enough, as in, do you have __________ food for your week of camping?
sufficient