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Basic Vocabulary 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alien - A person from the United States living in Italy without citizenship is an example of an alien. | 1. a citizen of another country 2. A creature from another planet. |
| amount - A significant amount of rain fell yesterday. | a quantity or number of something |
| angry - Sean liked to punch his pillow when he got angry. | To get upset with someone and show strong feeling; to get mad at someone. |
| annual - This is the Fourth annual Spelling Bee! | Something that happens once a year. |
| answer - Raise your hand if you know the answer. | Something written, said, or done in reply; Solution to a problem. |
| apron - My mom wears an apron when she cooks. | A garment of cloth, leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing. |
| archive - Every student has an archive in the main office of the school. | A collection of important records about a place, person, or organization. |
| argue - It is more fun to agree with someone than to argue. | To disagree with someone and to speak angrily with them as a result. |
| atmosphere - Pollution is being released into our atmosphere every day. | The mixture of gases that surrounds a planet. |
| author - The author wrote a surprise ending for her novel. | a person who writes books, reports, or papers |
| avenue - The address of the White House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. | An unusually wide street or road. |
| avocado - We used an avocado to make guacamole dip. | A pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed. |
| avoid - The Titanic could not alter its course in time to avoid the iceberg. | Stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something. |
| award - I won an award for having perfect attendance. | A gift or prize that is given to someone, usually for achieving something. |
| aware - We are well aware of the classroom rules. | Being concious or mindful of something. |
| bacteria - We looked at bacteria under a microscope. | These things are all around us, but we cannot see them. Some of these are helpful and help your body digest food. However, many of these are harmful. |
| banister - It was fun to slide down the banister. | A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling. |
| basic - Everyone has the right to their basic needs. | The simplest form and/or the beginning of something |
| battery - Dad had to buy a new battery for our car. | A portable cell that provides electrical power. These can be used to power portabledevices, such as a radio. |
| battle - We saw the Army practicing for a battle. | A fight against someone or something. |