G04 - Vocabulary - U8A - Introduction

The traditions, ideas, and language that come from your ancestors Many Americans have a mixed ...... from different countries. Native American tribes work to preserve their cultural ....... . Learning about your family's ........ can be very interesting. This word came from Latin through French about 700 years ago. It meant "that which may be inherited".

• heritage
• noun
• amnesia
• adverb

A person admired by others for being brave Firefighters are ...... who save people from burning buildings. In the story, the ....... rescued the cat from the tall tree. Many people see their parents as their personal ........ . This word came from Greek about 700 years ago. It meant "demigod" or "protector".

• hero
• noun
• villain
• preposition

An elected leader of a country The ...... lives in the White House in Washington, D.C. Our class elected a ....... to help make decisions. Abraham Lincoln was a famous ........ in American history. This word came from Latin about 600 years ago. It meant "one who presides".

• president
• noun
• citizen
• adverb

To guard something against harm Sunscreen helps ...... your skin from sunburn. Animals use camouflage to ....... themselves from predators. Helmets ........ your head when you ride a bike. This word came from Latin about 500 years ago. It meant "to cover in front".

• protect
• verb
• endanger
• noun

Someone who helps out with a task without being paid Many people ...... at animal shelters to help care for pets. My mom is a ....... who reads to kids at the library. The teacher asked for a ........ to clean the whiteboard. This word came from Latin through French about 400 years ago. It meant "one who offers himself for service".

• volunteer
• noun
• conscript
• adverb

A job with a goal The astronauts' ...... was to land on the moon. Our class went on a ....... to clean up the park. The charity's ........ is to help hungry people get food. This word came from Latin about 400 years ago. It meant "act of sending" or "errand".

• mission
• noun
• aimlessness
• preposition

A reason for doing something The detective tried to figure out the thief's ...... for stealing. Helping others is a good ....... for volunteering. The cat's ........ for meowing was to get more food. This word came from Latin through French about 600 years ago. It meant "something that moves" or "reason for doing something".

• motive
• noun
• apathy
• adverb

Being in charge The class pet monitor is ...... for feeding the fish. It's important to be ....... and do your homework on time. As you get older, you become more ........ for your choices. This word came from Latin through French about 400 years ago. It meant "answerable" or "accountable".

• responsible
• adjective
• careless
• verb

To be useful The restaurant's friendly ...... made our dinner enjoyable. Many people join the military to be of ....... to their country. The library offers a free book delivery ........ for older people. This word came from Latin through French about 900 years ago. It meant "act of serving" or "duty".

• service
• noun
• neglect
• adverb

To care about something We should ...... the time we spend with family and friends. People ....... honesty in their relationships. It's important to ........ education and always keep learning. This word came from Latin through French about 700 years ago. It meant "worth" or "price".

• value
• verb
• devalue
• noun