Inacio chap.8 Flashcards
amazing
> Word: amazing (adj.)
Definition: very good, especially in an unexpected way
Synonym: astound, dumfound
Pronunciation: a‧maz‧ing // uh-MEY-zing
Translation: surpreendente
Sentence in the book: Hers is an amazing story.
Your sentence: He’s an amazing player to watch.
except
> Word: except (preposition)
Definition: besides, not including
Synonym: not including; other than.
Pronunciation: ex‧cept // ik-SEPT
Translation: exceto
Sentence in the book: … she did not receive any presents at all except a shoebox with an apple
Your sentence: You can have any of the cakes except this one.
aware
> Word: aware (adj.)
Definition: you realize or know that it exists
Synonym: mindful
Pronunciation: a‧ware // uh-WAIR
Translation: ciente
Sentence in the book: Ruth was not really aware of being poor.
Your sentence: The children are aware of the danger of taking drugs.
wise
> Word: wise (adj.)
Definition: knowledge
Synonym: sage, sensible, sagacious, intelligent
Pronunciation: wahyz
Translation: sábio
Sentence in the book: … she was very wise
Your sentence: I think you were wise to leave when you did.
value
> Word: value (n.)
Definition: relative worth, merit, or importance
Synonym: good, merit, price
Pronunciation: VAL-yoo
Translation: valor
Sentence in the book: … the real value of being a human.
Your sentence: the value of a college education
matter
> Word: matter (v.)
Definition: be of importance; have significance.
Synonym: importance, consequence
Pronunciation: MAT-er
Translation: importar/significar
Sentence in the book: …what mattered and what didn’t matter.
Your sentence: The welfare of my family matters to me.
fear
> Word: fear (n.)
Definition: an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Synonym: terror, fright
Pronunciation: feer
Translation: medo
Sentence in the book: Ruth remembers living in fear.
Your sentence: Children overcome fear of the dark when they grow up.
encourage
> Word: encourage (v.)
Definition: say or things to help a person feel ready to try something
Synonym: embolden, hearten, reassure
Pronunciation: en‧cour‧age // en-KUR-ij
Translation: encorajar
Sentence in the book: … her teachers encouraged her to go to college
Your sentence: My mother has always encouraged me to follow my dreams.
brave
> Word: brave (adj.)
Definition: possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance
Synonym: bold, intrepid, daring, dauntless, heroic
Pronunciation: breyv
Translation: corajoso
Sentence in the book: … was brave enough to give it a try.
Your sentence: The brave warrior faced all the invaders by himself.
career
> Word: career (n.)
Definition: the years of someone’s life spent working in a profession
Synonym: profession, occupation, job
Pronunciation: kuh-REER
Translation: carreira
Sentence in the book: … kind of career in theater could a young African-American…
Your sentence: Her career peaked when she became chief editor.
instead
> Word: instead (adv.)
Definition: used to say what is done
Synonym: as an alternative or substitute
Pronunciation: in‧stead // in-STED
Translation: em vez de
Sentence in the book: So she studied languages instead.
Your sentence: We ordered tea but were served coffee instead.
notice
> Word: notice (v.)
Definition: if you notice something or someone
Synonym: attention; observation
Pronunciation: no‧tice // NOH-tis
Translation: perceber
Sentence in the book: … people began to notice her and respect her abilities.
Your sentence: I didn’t notice any smoke.
lead
> Word: lead (v.)
Definition: to conduct by holding and guiding
Synonym: accompany, persuade, convince
Pronunciation: leed
Translation: conduzir/liderar
Sentence in the book: … the first African-American to lead such a famous college.
Your sentence: I used to lead the baseball team some years ago.
believe
> Word: believe (v.)
Definition: think something is right and good
Synonym: accept (something) as true
Pronunciation: be‧lieve // bih-LEEV
Translation: acreditar
Sentence in the book: Ruth believes in the power…
Your sentence: You shouldn’t believe everything you read.
power
> Word: power (n.)
Definition: the ability to control people and events
Synonym: control, authority, influence, dominance
Pronunciation: POU-er
Translation: poder
Sentence in the book: Ruth believes in the power of education…
Your sentence: People should have more power over the decisions that affect their lives.
