Unit 2: English Language Development Texts

This list covers A Letter From Robert and "Sarah’s Neighbor."
11 words 5 learners

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  1. residential
    of or relating to the act of dwelling in a place
    A residential street in London.
  2. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
    Rubble from a third building lies between them. MARGARET takes cautious steps toward the debris.
  3. startle
    surprise greatly
    MARGARET (jumping and wiping away tears): You startled me.
  4. dreadful
    causing fear or terror
    You can stay with me until this dreadful war ends.
  5. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    My dearest mother, two days ago our Prime Minister gave a radio address urging us to ready ourselves for defense during these terrible times.
  6. erupt
    start suddenly
    Nothing would have delighted Sarah more than dropping the silverware and erupting through the door to join Ayako, but she knew she couldn’t.
  7. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
    He pulled out his sergeant’s badge and started polishing it as a way of accentuating his authority.
  8. accentuate
    stress or single out as important
    He pulled out his sergeant’s badge and started polishing it as a way of accentuating his authority.
  9. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
    Her mother clasped Sarah’s hand.
  10. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    Ayako didn’t do anything bad. But she’s a symbol of the people who did.
  11. vibrate
    shake, quiver, or throb
    When he got to Ayako’s name, he practically vibrated with rage.
Created on Mon Apr 12 09:55:24 EDT 2021 (updated Wed Apr 14 10:38:28 EDT 2021)

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