U4 W1 Vocab

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What does 'devastating' mean?

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Causing severe and overwhelming shock or grief; destructive.

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What does 'assess' mean?

Back

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or value of something.

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What does 'potential' mean?

Back

Having the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible.

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What does 'peripheral' mean?

Back

Related to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; not central.

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What does 'compensate' mean?

Back

To make up for a deficiency or loss; to counterbalance.

Front

Use 'devastating' in a sentence.

Back

The devastating fire left the forest in ruins.

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Use 'assess' in a sentence.

Back

Teachers assess students' understanding through tests.

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Use 'potential' in a sentence.

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The dark clouds indicate the potential for a rainstorm.

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Use 'peripheral' in a sentence.

Back

The wide brim of her hat blocked some of her peripheral vision.

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Use 'compensate' in a sentence.

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He worked extra hours to compensate for his absence.