W13 D2 Flashcards
amplify
increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
“When you turn up the volume on the TV you are amplifying the sound.”
expectation
a strong belief that something will happen
“My expectation is that you will all try your best..”
splendor
magnificent and splendid appearance
“Daddy wore the bear hat as if he was an example of splendor BUT he wasn’t!”
impractical
not making sense, not a good choice
“Using the stove to heat a house is impractical.”
ethnic
a group of people included in a larger group of people
“American Indians are an ethic group in the UNited States because they are a smaller group of people compared to most others.”
treaty
agreement between 2 or more countries to stop fighting
“The United States and Japan signed a treaty to end World War Two.”
reaction
a person’s ability to respond physically and mentally to an event
“Daddy says that if we don’t control our reactions it will lead to bigger problems.”
pause
interrupt an action or speech briefly
“A comma in a sentence means that you add a slight pause.”
pause
interrupt an action or speech briefly
“A comma in a sentence means that you add a slight pause when reading.”
Did you know?
The United States has 50 states.
Hmmm
Be nice to yourself. It’s hard to be happy when someone’s mean to you all the time.
