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Flashcards WKSHOP1A
Target Words READ180
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does aspire mean? | to want or be something Example: I aspire to go to college and major in science. |
| What does circumstances mean? | facts and conditions that affect a situation. Example: Your circumstance for being late in not excused. |
| drastic | extreme and sudden Example: drastic times call for drastic measures. |
| significant | important and meaningful My mother is a significant part of my life. |
| urgent | Something important that needs to be dealt with (addressed) immediately Example: Students who do not use the restroom during their lunch period, usually have an urgent need to go during 4th period.l |
| anguish | a strong feeling of misery or distress Example: I felt great anguish when my mother told me Mrs. Barras called her. |
| devoted | giving your time to something Example: I devoted my entire Sunday afternoon to reading the newspaper. |
| intent | to be determined to do something. Example: Marco's intent to get out of READ180 made him focus on developing his reading skills through all class activities and reading everyday of the week at home. |