Unit 1: English Language Development Texts

This list covers "Lost Island" and "Middle School Loneliness."
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  1. damp
    slightly wet
    The air was hot and damp.
  2. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
    The bright light was too intense for her.
  3. anchor
    secure a vessel with a mechanical device
    They found a good spot, so they anchored their boat near a little island.
  4. capsize
    overturn accidentally
    The boat had capsized in early morning, but now the sun was high in the sky.
  5. rescuer
    a person who saves someone from harm or danger
    Maybe a rescuer was coming to get her.
  6. caution
    warn strongly; put on guard
    Wait. She cautioned herself. Don't act like a baby. Use your head.
  7. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
    My first day in the new school proved my fears were accurate.
  8. isolated
    being or feeling set or kept apart from others
    The first week was terrible because I was completely isolated. No one spoke to me, and no one sat with me at lunch.
  9. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
    The team started winning every game, and enthusiastic students came to cheer us on.
  10. succeed
    attain success or reach a desired goal
    Going to a new school is not easy, but I coped with the challenges and succeeded.
Created on Fri Apr 30 17:00:44 EDT 2021 (updated Wed May 05 08:54:01 EDT 2021)

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