Unit 1: English Language Development Texts

This list covers "Ready for Marcos" and "A World Away."
16 words 7 learners

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  1. aimlessly
    without a specific goal or focus
    Her parents drifted aimlessly through the day as if in a fog.
  2. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
    They used to be energetic and vivacious, but now they always seemed fatigued.
  3. fatigue
    exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain
    They used to be energetic and vivacious, but now they always seemed fatigued.
  4. covert
    secret or hidden
    On Marcos’s fourth day home, Monica woke up to the sound of her parents talking quietly. She covertly tiptoed to the door.
  5. justify
    show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
    Monica wondered how someone so small could justify such trouble.
  6. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
    Suddenly, Marcos opened his tiny eyes and gazed up at her. As she looked at him, Monica felt a subtle change.
  7. turmoil
    violent agitation
    She had felt in turmoil before, but now she felt something new.
  8. adjustment
    making or becoming suitable
    His first year in Chicago has been filled with adjustments, but Rajeet is happy.
  9. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
    His experience has been positive.
  10. interview
    the questioning of a person, often conducted by journalists
    In an interview, Rajeet explained how he learned about his family’s move.
  11. bulky
    of large size for its weight
    We knew it was colder here than in Mumbai, so my mom and I went shopping for a winter coat. It felt heavy and bulky.
  12. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
    One day Rajeet looked at the thermometer. He could not believe the reading was so low.
  13. line
    cover the interior of
    Now I always wear gloves lined with wool.
  14. respectful
    exhibiting an attitude of admiration or esteem
    I’ve tried to be respectful to my teachers as we were in Mumbai and as my friends are here.
  15. display
    a visual representation of something
    I like that some restaurants have a display of the food so you can see it before you order.
  16. adapt
    conform oneself to new or different conditions
    Rajeet has adapted to life in the U.S. and learns more every day.
Created on Thu Apr 08 14:32:44 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Apr 13 16:25:18 EDT 2021)

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