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Wordly Wise

Goal: Students will read with accuracy and apply

phonetic and word analysis skills to recognize and understand words.

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Lesson 15 Put a check mark by the words that you already know. apparent ban concentrate concern consider contrast fragile menace pounce prompt recent symbol talon trophy widespread

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(adj.)­ 1. clear

• 2. seeming or appearing to be

apparent

It was apparent that no one was home. The apparent cause of the baby's crying is that she is hungry.

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Ban

(verb)­ to forbid, especially by passing a law or making a rule. (noun)­ a law or rule that forbids something

The beach bans people from bringing dogs. There is a ban on riding skateboards in the street.

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(verb)­ 1. to focus all one's thoughts or efforts on.

• 2. to bring or come together in one place.

concentration: (noun)­ giving total attention to something concentrated: (adj.)­ of increased strength or thickness

concentrate

It was hard to concentrate on the test with the lawn mower running outside. To make lemonade, mix a container of of juice concentrate with four quarts of water.

The deer population seemed to be concentrated at fringe of the woods.

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Concern

(verb)­ 1. to be about; to interest

• 2. to trouble or worry.

(noun)­ 1. something that involves a person or people

• 2. a business organization

My parent's are concerned about my brothers's health. Education is a big concern for our community. After college, she hopes to get a job with a banking concern.

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Consider

(verb)­ 1. to think about carefully

• 2. to take into account
• 3. to believe

My parents want me to consider helping out my grandma this summer. Please consider everyone's feeling before you make a decision. He considers himself a really good soccer player after scoring a hat trick in the last game.

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contrast

(verb)­ 1. to compare in order to show differences

• 2. to show differences when compared

(noun)­ a difference

We compared and contrasted the puffin and the penguin. We noticed a sharp contrast in their size and weight.

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(adj.)­ easily broken or damaged.

fragile The box was marked fragile so we were very anxious to see what was inside it.

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menace

(noun)­ something that is likely to do harm or is regarded as dangerous (verb)­ to be a danger to; to put at risk

Icebergs are a menace to ships in the North Atlantic. The approaching hurricane is a menace to the homes in its path.

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(verb)­ to swoop down on and seize.

pounce The cat pounced on the mouse when he ventured

• utside.

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prompt

(adj.)­ quick; without too much time passing (verb)­ to cause to act

The firefighters' prompt response enabled the child to be rescued. With company arriving soon, I was prompted to clean my messy kitchen.

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recent

(adj.)­ of a time just before the present

The recent flooding left many people homeless. Thankfully, temporary shelter was found at many local churches.

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symbol

(noun)­ something that stands for something else

The dove is a symbol of peace.

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Talon

(noun)­ the claw of a bird, usually one that kills animals for food

• Mr. Ocax used his talons to

seize Ragweed and scrape Poppy's nose.

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trophy

(noun)­ something, such as a prize or award, given to show success in an activity.

The winning team received the trophy at the end of the tournament.

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