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Lesson 33
Knowledge Rating Scale
Vocabulary Word
Ive never heard this word before.
Ive heard this word, but I dont know what it means.
I know this wordit has something to do with
I know the meaning of this word.
accustomed
bewilder
confront
determine
effort
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Word
Definition
Part of Speech
Synonym
Antonym
accustomed
in the habit of; used to
adjective
familiar
bewilder
to confuse; puzzle
verb
mystify
explain
confront
to face or oppose boldly
verb
face
back down
determine
to find out exactly; figure out
verb
establish
effort
hard work; trying hard
noun
attempt
Examples
Word
Example
accustomed
I am accustomed to having coffee every morning when I get up. That is my routine. I have made it a habit to drink coffee at the start of each day.
What things in your life you are accustomed to doing?
bewilder
Yesterday, I was entering data on the computer and became bewildered when an error occurred in my calculations. I was confused because this had never happened before.
Can you think of a time in life when you have been bewildered?
confront
To confront my fear of heights, I went to an amusement park to ride the Ferris Wheel. Although heights still scare me, I was proud of myself for facing my fear.
Have you ever had to confront a fear?
determine
Sarah was able to determine the amount of money she spent on groceries each week. Once she learned the amount she spent, she was able to budget her paycheck.
Have you been able to determine how much time it will take to reach your educational goals?
effort
This morning I had to make a real effort to get out of bed. My alarm went off several times. Although it was hard, I was finally able to force myself to get up.
What is something in your life that takes extra effort?
Fill in the Blank
accustomed
bewilder
confront
determine
effort
1. She realized that in order to resolve the problem, she had to _______________ the issue.
2. The baby was _______________ to taking a nap each afternoon.
3. Cindy was able to _____________ how many calories were in her meal by looking at the nutrition facts.
4. Lengthy instructions often _____________ me.
5. It takes real ____________ to get out of bed on a cold, winter morning.
Sentence Completion
1. During the holidays, I am accustomed to ______________________________________.
2. The subject that bewilders me the most is _______________________________________.
3. My biggest fear I need to confront is ___________________________________________.
4. I have always wanted to determine ___________________________________________.
5. It takes effort for me to ____________________________________________________.
Yes, No, Why?
1. Are you accustomed to making an effort to study for tests?
2. If you are bewildered about a troubling situation, are you accustomed to solving the problem yourself or seeking help?
3. Are you determined to confront your fears?
Read and Respond
The Inner Planets (Six Way Paragraphs Introductory Level: 3rd Edition, page 92; ISBN 0-8442-2124-4)
1. How many planets are we accustomed to having in our solar system?
2. What is so bewildering about the planet Mars?
3. What effort has been made to study Mars?
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