WtLB Expanding Vocabulary Lesson 1.4

WtLB Expanding Vocabulary Lesson 1.4

By Denise Weigert

​Ex. After a long winter, it makes me happy when the first signs of spring appear.

How would you react if your favorite movie star appeared in the same restaurant you were at?​

​Appear

​verb

​To appear means soething or someone can be seen.

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Ex. Starting a new business can be a big challenge.

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What was something that challenged you when you were first learning it?​

​Challenge

​verb

​To challenge is to ask someone to test his or her ability to do something difficult.

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Ex. We underline words to emphasize them.

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​What are some things parents emphasize to their children?

​Emphasize

verb​

​To emphasize is to show that something is very important.

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Ex. The outcome of the election was unexpected and surprised everyone.

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What is one outcome you expect from studying vocabulary?

​Outcome​

noun

​An outcome is the result of an action or event.

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Ex. Plants need a sufficient amount of light to grow.

​What happens when you don't get sufficient sleep?

​Sufficient

​adjective

​Sufficient means enough or adequate.