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1st Quarter Week 1

Word

derive

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

de rive

Spanish

derivar

Explanation

To get something, like a nice feeling or an

advantage, from something or someone

To develop or come from something else

Sentence

I derived an appreciation for ________ afterlearning more about it.

Hip-hop music has derived from __________.

Synonyms

gainobtain

receive

Word Forms

derivesderived

deriving

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 1

Word

examine

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

ex a mine

Spanish

examinar

Explanation

To look at something carefully, in order to make a

decision, find something, check something

Sentence

In biology class students examine the growth of

_____.

Test questions examine _____________.

Synonyms

look at

checkconsider

Word Forms

examines

examinedexamining

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1st Quarter Week 2

Word

maintain

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

main tain

Spanish

mantenerExplanation

To make something continue in the same way or at the

same standard as before

To make a level or rate of activity, movement, etc. stay

the same

Sentence

The zookeepers try to maintain the _____ of the animals.

It is difficult to maintain your ______ while eating only

junk food.

Synonyms

carry on

continue

manage

Word Forms

maintains

maintained

maintaining

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 2

Word

text

Part of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

text

Spanish

texto

Explanation

A book or other piece of writing that is related to

learning or intended for study

Words that have been written down, typed, or

printed

Sentence

I dont care for most classes but the text for

_______ is very informative.

The text in this magazine is so small it is ____.

Synonymswords

document

class book

Word Formstexts

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 3

Word

appropriate

Part of

Speech

adj.

Syllabication

ap pro pri ate

Spanish

apropriadoExplanation

Correct or right for a particular time, situation,

or purpose

Sentence

Besides helmets, ______ are also appropriate to

wear while playing football.

It is appropriate to ____________ during class.

Synonyms

correct

proper

well-timed

Word Forms

appropriately

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 3

Word

consist

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

con sist

Spanish

consistir

Explanation

To be made of or contain a number of different

parts or things

Sentence

A great meal consists of ___________.

The perfect day would consist of _______.

Synonyms

contain

include

Word Forms

consists

consistedconsisting

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 3

Word

focus

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

fo cus

Spanish

enfocar

Explanation

To pay special attention to a particular person

or thing instead of others

Sentence

College students have to focus on a professors

lecture if they ________.

While driving you should try to focus on ____.

Synonyms

concentratetarget

devote

Word Forms

focusesfocused

focusing

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

10/31

1st Quarter Week 4

Word

construct

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

con struct

Spanish

construirExplanation

To build something large such as a building, bridge, or road

To form something such as a sentence, argument, or system

by joining words, ideas, etc. together

Sentence

The students were asked to construct an essay about

________.

Children like to construct _______ with building blocks.

Synonyms

make

build

create

Word Forms

constructs

constructed

constructing

construction (n.)

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 4

Word

identify

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

i den ti fy

Spanish

identificar

Explanation

To recognize and correctly name someone or

something

To recognize something or discover exactly what it

is, what its nature or origin is

Sentence

The biology class had to identify the _______.

Can you identify three ______ on a world map?

Synonymsrecognize

spot

name

Word Formsidentifies

identified

identifying

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 4

Word

significant

Part of

Speech

adj.

Syllabication

sig nif i cant

Spanish

significativoExplanation

Having an important effect or influence, especially on what

will happen in the future

Large enough to be noticeable or have noticeable effects

Sentence

Three hours is a significant amount of time to

_________.

Going to college is a significant ______ for most

people.

Synonymsimportant

major

noteworthy

Word Formssignificance

significantly

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 5

Word

estimate

Part of

Speech

verb

noun

Syllabication

es ti mate

Spanish

calcular

clculoExplanation

To judge the value, size, speed, cost etc. of something,

partly by calculating and partly by guessing (v.)

A calculation or judgment of the value, size, amount etc.

of something (n.)

Sentence

Try to estimate how many ______ it will take to build ahouse.

I got an estimate for _______ before I had the work

done.Synonyms

approximationguess

calculation (n.)

Word Forms

estimatesestimated

estimating

estimation (n.)

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 5

Word

illustrate

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

il lus trate

Spanish

ilustrarExplanation

To make the meaning of something clearer by

giving examples

To put pictures in a book, article, etc.

Sentence

I will illustrate the proper way to ________.

She illustrated a book about _________.

Synonymsdemonstrate

show

exemplify

Word Formsillustrates

illustrated

illustrating

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 5

Word

positive

Part of

Speech

adj.

noun

Syllabication

pos i tive

Spanish

positivoExplanation

Very sure, with no doubt at all, that something is right or

true

Considering the good qualities of a situation, person, etc.

and expecting success

Any number greater than zero (n.)

Sentence

Are you positive you can ________ by the end of the

day?

The number _______ is a positive number.Synonyms

optimistic

constructive

affirmative

Word Forms

positively

positives (n.)

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1st Quarter Week 6

Word

sequence

Part of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

se quence

Spanish

secuencia

Explanation

The order that events or actions

happen in, or are supposed to happen in

One part of a story, movie, etc. that deals with a

single subject or action

Sentence

All _________events follow a logical sequence.

The __________ in a book are in sequence.

Synonymssuccessionchain

Word Formssequences

sequenced

sequencing

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 6

Word

simplify

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

sim pli fy

Spanish

simplificar

Explanation

To make something clearer or easier to

understand

Sentence

The Cliff notes for the novel simplify the

____________.

The student asked the teacher to simplify the

_____________.

Synonyms

make simplermake things easier

shorten

Word Forms

simplifiessimplified

simplifying

simplification (n.)

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1st Quarter Week 6

Word

verify

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

ver i fy

Spanish

verificar

Explanation

To find out if a fact, statement, etc. is correct

or true

Sentence

Call to verify that our ________are still on

the list to get into the club.

Teachers grade tests to verify that students

know the ____________.

Synonyms

checkconfirm

validate

make sure

prove

Word Forms

verifiesverified

verifying

verification (n.)

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 7

Word

factor

Part of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

fac tor

Spanish

factor

Explanation

One of several things that influence or cause a

situation

The deciding/decisive/determining factor

Sentence

The _________ could be a factor in

tomorrow's Padre game.

We liked both cars, but in the end the deciding

factor was the___________.

Synonymsissue

reason

cause

Word Formsfactors

factored

factoring

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

20/31

1st Quarter Week 7

Word

plotPart of

Speech

noun

verb

Syllabication Spanish Cognate

trama (n.)

conspirar (v.)

ExplanationThe events that form the main story of a book,

movie or play

A small piece of land for building or growing thingson

A secret plan made by several people to do

something harmful or illegal

SentenceThe terrorist was involved in a plot to bomb the White

House.

The burial plot for Marnie is under a beautiful

_________.

Synonymsplan story line

scheme parcel

scenario section

Word Formsplots

plotted

plotting

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 7

Word

voice

Part of

Speech

noun

verb

Syllabication Spanish

voz (n.)

expresar (v.)

Explanation

The sounds that you make when you speak, or

the ability to make these sounds

The right or ability to express an opinion, tovote, or to influence decisions

Sentence

When my mother raises her voice at me I know

I am in ___________.

Her vote gave voice to the opinion she had on

_________________.

Synonymssay (n.)

right to be heard

influence

declare (v.)

express

Word Formsvoices

voiced

voicing

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1st Quarter Week 8

Word

category

Part ofSpeech

noun

Syllabication

cat e go ry

Spanish

categora

Explanation

A group of people or things that all have the

same particular qualities

Sentence

There are two categories of teachers, those who

are interesting and those who are _________.

My favorite category of music is __________.

Synonyms

groupclass

type

Word Forms

categories

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1st Quarter Week 8

Word

consume

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

con sume

Spanish

consumir

Explanation

To completely use time, energy, goods etc.

To have a very strong feeling that changes theway you behave and what you think about

To eat or drink something

SentenceBuying my favorite music consumes one-half of my

_______________.

Inez was consumed with her _______ for Roberto.

Synonymseat

use

use up

drink

Word Forms

consumesconsumed

consuming

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1st Quarter Week 8

Word

rolePart of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

role

Spanish

papel

Explanation

The way in which someone or something is

involved in an activity or situation, and how

much influence they have on itThe character played by an actor in a play or

movie

Sentence

Students must take an active role in their___________ at school.

LL Cool J and Ludacris are two of many music

stars who have had leading roles as actors in

_________.Synonyms

position

responsibility

Word Forms

roles

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1st Quarter Week 9

Word

alternative

Part of

Speech

noun

adj.

Syllabication

al ter na tive

Spanish

alternativoExplanation

An alternative idea, plan, etc. is one that can be used

instead of another one

An alternative system or solution is considered less

damaging or more effective than the previous one

Sentence

Solar power is an alternative source of _____.

Rap and heavy metal are considered alternative forms of

_______.

Synonyms

option

choice

substitute

Word Forms

alternatives

alternatively

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 9

Word

previous

Part of

Speech

adj.

Syllabication

pre vi ous

Spanish

previo

anterior

antes de

Explanation

Happening or existing before the event, time, or

thing that is being mentioned

Before a particular time or event

Sentence

The previous coach of the team was not very good

so he was ________.

Andrew has two ________ from a previous

marriage.Synonymspreceding

earlier

prior

Word Forms

previously

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 9

Word

strategy

Part of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

strat e gy

Spanish

estrategia

Explanation

A well-planned action or series of actions for

achieving an aim

Skillful planning in general

Sentence

Teachers research learning strategies so their

students will _________.

The coach changed her strategy to _______.

Synonyms

plan

policy

Word Forms

strategies

8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)

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1st Quarter Week 10

Word

consent

Part of

Speech

verb

noun

Syllabication

con sent

Spanish

permetir

consentimientoExplanation

Permission to do something, especially from someone in

authority or from someone who is responsible for

something

To give your permission for something or agree to do

something

Sentence

It is easy to get my parents consent to go to the _____.

It is difficult to get my parents consent to go to _____.

The parent consented to have her son __________.

Synonyms

permission

approval

okay

Word Forms

consents

consented

consenting

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1st Quarter Week 10

Word

criteria

Part of

Speech

noun

Syllabication

cri ter i a

Spanish

criterio

Explanation

A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment

or decision can be based

Sentence

The main criteria needed to be a successful

teacher are ______________.

Did you complete the criteria to pass the

_______?

Synonymsstandard

measure

Word Formscriterion

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Word

analyze

Part of

Speech

verb

Syllabication

an al yze

Spanish

analizar

Explanation

To examine or think about something carefully,

in order to understand it

Sentence

In science class we will analyze __________.

We should analyze the __________ before

making a decision.

Synonyms

examinestudy

investigate

Word Forms

analyzesanalyzed

analyzing