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WORD LIST A
lance
n. a long spear
The knight aimed the deadly lance at his enemy.
lodge Hj
n. a small house
Kuo-Haya lived in an adobe lodge built into the mountainside.
neglected V. failed to do something.
Sara neglected to water her plants, so they soon wilted.
preparations n. the work involved in making
something ready.
The preparations for the wedding included choosing
flowers.
result n. something that happens because of
something else.
As a result of the new policy, students can take classes online.
timid Adj. shy; not brave or confident
Carmon felt timid when he spoke before a large audience.
Weapons
n. things used to fight with
International law prohibits the use of nuclear weapons.
Wrestling
adj. struggling and holding.
The children wrestling outside are just playing.
WORD LIST B
encourage
v. to support and give confidence.
My parents encourage me to pursue my dreams.
guidance n. helpful advice or counsel.
Ms. Tillman’s students seek her guidance when they want to improve their grades
Initiation n. introduction into a group or a club.
The new members prepared for their initiation into the fellowship.
manhood n. the state of being an adult man
rather than a boy
Mark felt he had entered manhood when he took over the family business.
Powerful adj. having great strength or authority
The singer’s powerful voice was heard clearly in the last raw.
relatives n. members of your family
Aunt Mary and Uncle John are my favorite relatives.
Responsibility n. a duty or job
Logan accepted the responsibility of being class president.
Violence n. physical force that is capable of
hurting others.
Disagreements that become physical result in violence.