Vocab U4W2

Vocabulary

U4W3

benefactor

• (noun) - someone who gives a gift or donation in order to help others

• In what ways could a benefactor help a school?

tentatively

• (adverb) - doing something with hesitation or uncertainty

• How do you look when you walk tentatively? Show me.

empathy

• (noun) - the act of sharing and experiencing the thoughts and feelings of others because you understand them

• How might you show empathy for a sad friend?

endeavor

• (noun) - a serious effort or attempt to do something challenging (can also be a verb)

• What endeavor do you want to accomplish someday?

multitude

• (noun) - a large amount of objects or people

• Where might a multitude of people gather?

entail

• (verb) - to include or involve as a necessary part or result of something

• What does wrapping a present entail?

extensive

• (adj) - great in size, amount, or degree

• How extensive is the menu at your favorite restaurant?

indecision

• (noun) - the inability to make a choice

• How can you tell that a person is experiencing indecision?