Take5Vocabulary Builder
2012
January 1-7, 2012
Sunday Jan. 1, 2012
wise - adjective
Definition having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions
Example Sentences My father is a wise man.
The children didn't understand how wise their teacher was.
Monday Jan. 2, 2012
starve - verb
Definition to suffer or die from a lack of food
Example Sentences The prisoners are slowly starving to death.
If we don't get something to eat, we'll starve!
Tuesday Jan. 3, 2012
seem - verb
Definition to appear to be
Example Sentences The weather seems to be improving.
Tom seems like a nice guy.
Wednesday Jan. 4, 2012
innocent - adjective
Definition not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action
Example Sentences The man claimed he was innocent.
I think the charged woman is innocent of theft.
Thursday Jan. 5, 2012
waste - verb
Definition to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; n. a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the body
Example Sentences Don't waste the lasagna. I'll eat it tomorrow!
I don't like wasting time by watching TV.
Friday Jan. 6, 2012
fertile - adjective
Definition rich in production of plants or animals; producing much
Example Sentences The valley was extremely fertile.
The farmer decided to plant new crops in his fertile fields.
Saturday Jan. 7, 2012
interfere - verb
Definition to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so.
Example Sentences
The boys are taking a test. Don't interfere with their concentration.
I'd prefer you not interfere in my marriage.
January 8-14, 2012
Sunday Jan. 8, 2012
supervise - verb
Definition to direct and observe the work of others
Example Sentences He supervises twenty people at work.
The children need to be supervised at all times.
Monday Jan. 9, 2012
belong - verb
Definition to be owned by; to be a member of
Example Sentences Do you belong to a health club?
You'll feel like you belong to my circle of friends soon
Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012
flood - verb / noun
Definition to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake or ocean onto land
Example Sentences The flood forced the villagers out of their homes.
The authorities are worried that the river may flood soon.
Wednesday Jan. 11, 2012
smooth - adjecdtive
Definition having a level surface; opposite rough
Example Sentences The table has a smooth finish.
Her skin is as smooth as a baby's.
Thursday Jan. 12, 2012
barrier - noun
Definition anything that blocks or makes an action difficult
Example Sentences Her hostility created a barrier between them.
They are a number of barriers you'll have to overcome to win.
Friday Jan. 13, 2012
unite - verb
Definition to join together
Example Sentences Our common goals unite us in the battle against cancer.
The groups united to make a larger organization.
Saturday Jan. 14, 2012
wreck - verb / noun
Definition to damage greatly; to destroy; n. anything that has been badly damaged or broken
Example Sentences The wreck was visible from the side of the road.
If you aren't careful, you'll wreck your bicycle.
January 15-21, 2012
Sunday Jan. 15, 2012
spill - verb
Definition to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
Example Sentences Don't cry over spilt milk!
He often spills coffee at his desk.
Monday Jan. 16, 2012
unless - conjunction
Definition except if it happens; on condition that
Example Sentences Unless he understands the problem, we won't be able to resolve the issue.
I'll stay here unless you prefer me to go.
Tuesday Jan. 17, 2012
policy - noun
Definition an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
Example Sentences The government decided on a new policy to combat the problems.
The school's policy is to ask for written permission from your parents.
Wednesday Jan. 18, 2012
influence - verb
Definition to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change
Example Sentences The voting machines may have falsely influenced the outcome of the election.
His opinion influences her actions.
Thursday Jan. 19, 2012
possess - verb
Definition to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
Example Sentences The monk possesses no clothes, just his habit.
If you possessed less, you would have fewer worries.
Friday Jan. 20, 2012
severe - adjective
Definition not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
Example Sentences His treatment of his children was too severe.
The teacher was accused of being overly severe with the pupils.
Saturday Jan. 21, 2012
gather - verb
Definition to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect
Example Sentences Let's gather at nine o'clock to discuss the matter.
The crowd gathered around the leader and listened to her plans.
January 22-28, 2012
Sunday Jan. 22, 2012
praise - verb
Definition to say good things about; to approve
Example Sentences The mother praised her child for her efforts.
Be careful not to praise him too much. He might get overconfident.
Jan. 23, 2012
tense - adjective
Definition having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
Example Sentences He's very tense before he takes a test.
You look tense. Has anything happened?
Tuesday Jan. 24, 2012
shake - verb
Definition to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
Example Sentences He shook the jar to find the penny.
Let's shake hands and be friends.
Wednesday Jan. 25, 2012
wages - noun
Definition money received for work done
Example Sentences John received a day's wages for only 4 hours work.
Our wages are competitive with other companies in the area.
Thursday Jan. 26, 2012
duty - noun
Definition one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just
Example Sentences He felt it was his duty to enlist in the army.
Parents have many more duties than teenagers.
Friday Jan. 27, 2012
edge - noun
Definition the line where something ends or begins
Example Sentences The edge of the table makes a good tool for cutting paper.
The edge of that cliff is near. Be careful!
Saturday Jan. 28, 2012
orbit - verb / noun
Definition v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planet
Example Sentences The Moon orbits the Earth.
The orbit of Saturn is irregular.
January 29- February 4, 2012
Sunday Jan. 29, 2012
fierce - adjective
Definition extremely strong; violent; angry
Example Sentences His fierce look scared the other boys away.
That is a truly fierce dog!
Monday Jan. 30, 2012
matter - noun
Definition anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
Example Sentences Everything is made of some sort of matter.
There is very little matter in interstellar space.
Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012
denounce - verb
Definition to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely
Example Sentences The man denounced his neighbor to the police for stealing chickens!
I would never denounce anyone to any public official.
Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012
effect - noun
Definition the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious effect on the economy.")
Example Sentences His decision to attend college abroad had a sobering effect on his parents.
The effect I'm looking for is very different!
Thursday Feb. 2, 2012
recognize - verb
Definition to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its government
Example Sentences He recognized his friend walking towards him in the distance.
Do you recognize anyone in these photos?
Friday Feb. 3, 2012
honor- verb / noun
Definition v. to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He received many honors for his efforts to help others.")
Example Sentences Honor your mother and father and you will get into less trouble.
He honored his promise to deliver the merchandise at a deep discount.
Saturday Feb. 4, 2012
legislature - noun
Definition a government lawmaking group
Example Sentences The legislature passed two bills before the session ended.
Our legislature is having a difficult time following the will of the people.
February 5th February 11, 2012
Sunday Feb. 5, 2012
pressure - noun
Definition the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
Example Sentences I'm under a lot of pressure to get the report done by this afternoon.
The coach put pressure on the players to score more points.
Monday Feb. 6, 2012
former - adjective
Definition earlier in time; not now
Example Sentences The former president is now traveling the world trying to help during difficult times.
Our former boss quit and took the best employees with him.
Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012
rise - verb
Definition to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
Example Sentences The man rose from the table and left the store.
She rises early every morning to begin work at six o'clock.
Wednesday Feb. 8, 2012
recent - adjective
Definition a short time ago
Example Sentences The recent crisis has shaken everyone's confidence in the system.
Her recent trip to Russia was spent discovering small towns.
Thursday Feb. 9, 2012
trick - verb
Definition to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
Example Sentences Don't let Henry trick you. Be careful!
She tricked him into saying yes even though he didn't wan to go.
Friday Feb. 10, 2012
through - preposition
Definition prep. in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
Example Sentences He's been helped through his efforts to make connections with many companies.
Sarah is through that door in the other room.
Saturday Feb. 4, 2012
guard - verb / noun
Definition to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a prison guard.")
Example Sentences I'm guarding this sandwich. Don't touch it!
The guard changed at noon.
February 12th February 18, 2012
Sunday Feb. 12, 2012
autumn - noun
Definition the time of the year between summer and winter
Example Sentences I love autumn because of all the colors on the trees.
Autumn in New York is marvelous. It's also the name of a movie.
Monday Feb. 13, 2012
balance - verb
Definition to make two sides or forces equal
Example Sentences You need to balance work with play or you will get too tired.
She's balancing those books on her head.
Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012
celebrate - verb
Definition to honor a person or event with special activities
Example Sentences Let's celebrate our success with some champagne.
I'd like to celebrate this evening. Let's go out to dinner.
Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012
atmosphere - noun
Definition the gases surrounding any star or planet
Example Sentences The atmosphere is fragile and subject to changes if we don't imrprove our behavior.
The moon's atmosphere is very thin.
Thursday Feb. 16, 2012
alone - adjective
Definition separated from others
Example Sentences Jennifer prefers to spend most of her time alone.
Don't stand alone, join us!
Friday Feb. 17, 2012
against - adjective
Definition opposed to; not agreeing with something
Example Sentences Frank was against anything I tried to do. It was an impossible situation.
Are you for or against the proposal?
Saturday Feb. 18, 2012
agree - verb
Definition to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something
Example Sentences Do you agree to all the terms of the contract?
Tim agreed to help out for the weekend.
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