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academic and social language Preview
Learning Target
• Develop a growing set of academic and social vocabulary to use in reading, speaking, and writing.
aCTiViTY 1.2
VoCabUlarY PreVieW
dawn: (noun) the time when the sun rises; the beginning of something new
lead: (noun) a gray metal that is used to make pencils, bullets, and other objects
murmur: (verb) to speak in a quiet voice
mute: (adjective) to be silent, speechless, or unwilling to talk
polish: (noun) a substance that is rubbed or painted on to make something shiny or smooth riveted: (verb) to hold or fasten together with metal pins or bolts
solemn: (adjective) to be serious or formal; to be sad; to be sincere or truthful
steady: (adjective) in a continuous or dependable way; remaining the same or not changing
Vocabulary Practice
Use the definitions in the Vocabulary Preview or a dictionary to support your work.
Practice 1. Circle the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Vocabulary Word
Words or Phrases to Choose From
solemn
casual colorful serious
mute
talkative active silent
riveted
fastened attracted unmoved
murmur
shout grumble whisper
dawn
sunset sunrise noon
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