ENHS 103 Academic Reading & Vocabulary I - Reading Explorer 1 - Chapter 1

ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 1: Amazing Animals The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are d...

ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 1: Amazing Animals The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A 1 advantage n A thing that helps you to be better or more successful than benefit other people. 2 intelligent adj Good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way smart, clever, about things; revealing or reflecting good judgment or sound brilliant thought 3 alike adj In a very similar way similar 4 method n A particular way of doing something approach 5 assist v To help somebody do something help support aid 6 whistle n A high-pitched sound made by blowing air through a hole. signal 7 communicate v To share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, talk, speak etc. with others. 8 special adj Not ordinary or usual; different from what is normal exceptional 9 feelings n Something that you feel through the mind or through the emotions senses 10 system n An organized set of ideas or theories or a particular way of method doing something 11 possible adj To describe something that can be done or achieved feasible 12 conversation n An informal talk involving a small group of people or only discussion, two; the activity of talking between two beings dialog 13 pods n A small group of sea animals, such as dolphins or whales, swimming together 14 signal n A movement or sound that you make to give somebody indication information, instructions, a warning, etc. 15 escape v To get away from a place where you have been kept as a flee prisoner or not allowed to leave Reading B 16 ability n The fact that somebody/something is able to do something capability 17 muscle n A piece of body tissue that you make tight and relax in order to move a particular part of the body Chapter 1 Page 1 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024 18 appearance n The way that somebody/something looks on the outside; look what somebody/something seems to be 19 pattern n as in design; the way in which the elements of something are design arranged 20 creature n A living thing, real or imaginary, that can move around, such living being as an animal 21 produce v To make things, to grow, or make something as part of a make natural process 22 develop v To gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, grow, improve stronger, etc. 23 shape n The form of the outer edges or surfaces of something; an figure example of something that has a particular form 24 hide v To put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it conceal cannot be seen or found 25 survive v To continue to live or exist Outlive 26 disguise v To change your appearance so that people cannot recognize mask you 27 master n humans or other beings that are very good at doing expert something 28 cell n Is the smallest living part of an animal or plant. Most animals have billions of cells in their bodies. 29 chromatophore(s) n A cell of an animal that can cause integumentary color changes by expanding or contracting 30 pigment n Is a substance that gives something color. For example, green color pigment makes most plants look green. tint 32 texture n Is how something looks and feels (ex., soft, smooth) feel 33 predators n An animal that kills and eats other animals These definitions were taken from National Geographic Reading Explorer 1, third edition, the Merriam Webster Dictionary at (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary), and Oxford Learner's Dictionaries at (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english). Look up more definitions yourself by clicking on the link. This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 1 Page 2 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 4: Into Space The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A 1 allow to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be permit v done 2 identify to recognize somebody/something and be able to say who or what they distinguish v are 3 circle to move in a circle, especially in the air round v loop 4 powerful adj having great power or force; very effective strong 5 contact to communicate with somebody, for example by phone, letter or email reach v 6 search v to look carefully for something/somebody explore 7 distance n the amount of space between two places or things space 8 tool an instrument that you use for making things, repairing things, looking instrument n at things, etc. 9 exist v to be real; to be present in a place or situation live 10 whole adj full; complete entire telescope a piece of equipment like a tube in shape, containing lenses, that you 11 n look through to make objects that are far away appear larger and nearer astronomer a scientist who studies astronomy n 12 13 universe the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets world n and the stars Reading B advances progress or a development in a particular activity or area of progresses 15 n understanding independent free to do things without needing help from other people autonomous 16 adj benefit to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some way help 17 v medicine the field that includes the study and treatment of diseases and injuries 18 n concern a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people fear 19 n Chapter 4 Page 1 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  mission an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, duty 20 n especially when they are sent to another place culture the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization of a lifestyle 21 n particular country or group neighbor a person or a thing that is standing or located next to another person or 22 n thing environment - the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded atmosphere 23 n - the natural world in which people, animals and plants live surface the outside or top layer of something exterior 24 n establish to make or start something (e.g., a system or an organization) demonstrate 25 v initiate colonies groups of people from the same place or with the same work or community 26 n interests who live in a particular city or country or who live together sun's rays the narrow beams of light from the sun 27 n lunar relating to, or resembling the moon 28 adj These definitions were taken from National Geographic Reading Explorer 1, third edition, the Merriam Webster Dictionary at (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary), and Oxford Learner's Dictionaries at (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english). Look up more definitions yourself by clicking on the link. This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 4 Page 2 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 5: City Life The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Part I (Reading A) n ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to 1 access permission v approach or communicate with a person or thing attract* v pull 2 attraction n to pull to or draw toward oneself or itself draw in attractive adj intrigue the act or activity of providing pleasure especially for the amusement 3 entertainment n public enjoyment in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from particularly 4 especially adv others specifically worldwide 5 global adj relating to, or involving the whole world universal grow* v increase to increase in size rise 6 the act or process of going from the simple or basic to the growth n develop complex or advanced expand 7 international adj involving two or more countries multinational - an act of choosing to make a choice between alternatives 8 option n choice - the power or right to choose; freedom of choice arrange organize to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole 9 v classify order association 10 organization n an administrative and functional structure (such as a business) institution n - something that can develop or become actual possibility 11 potential adj - capable of development into actuality likelihood predict* v to declare or indicate in advance forecast 12 prediction n a declaration that something will happen in the future foretell likely probably insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected; 13 adv perhaps without much doubt maybe 14 source n a place, person, or thing that you get something from origin the activities involved in getting and using power in public 15 politics n life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society Part II (Reading B) 16 coast n the land next to or near to the sea or ocean seashore Chapter 5 Page 1 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  neighborhood 17 district n an area, region, or section with a distinguishing character area 18 community n all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. society 19 event n a thing that happens, especially something important incident occasion generation age group 20 n a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously era cause 21 generate v to bring into existence; to create by means of a defined process create produce immigrant 22 n one who leaves one place to settle in another migrant foreigner the movement of people to a new country or area in order to 23 migration n relocation find work or better living conditions 24 goods n products that are bought and sold in business commodities items 25 materials n items needed for the performance of a task or activity substances popular* adj favorite 26 enjoying widespread favor or approval famous popularity n fame the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or 27 population n region - to have a place in occupy 28 populate v - to provide a place with members inhabit a person who lives in a particular place or who has their home inhabitant 29 resident n in a particular place occupant move (to) - to place so as to stay 30 settle v arrange - to decide or arrange something finally determine shop - a business establishment where usually goods are kept for sale 31 store n stock - something that is stored or kept for future use supply a large area of land, especially in a hot country, where crops 32 plantation n such as coffee, sugar, rubber, etc. are grown - a type of cooking (e.g., Brazilian cuisine, Italian cuisine). 33 cuisine n cooking - the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region) These definitions were taken from National Geographic Reading Explorer 1, third edition, the Merriam Webster Dictionary at (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary), and Oxford Learner's Dictionaries at (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english). Look up more definitions yourself by clicking on the link. This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 5 Page 2 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 6: Backyard Discoveries The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A break down v. phr. to divide into parts or categories knock down 1. dismantle classify separate cycle n a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly circle 2. and in the same order discover v to come to an awareness of find out 3. see maintain v to keep in good condition preserve 4. conserve keep up material n the elements or substances of which something is substance 5. composed or made of process n a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to procedure 6. a result system region n an indefinite area of the world or universe area 7. location 8. scientist n a person learned in science and especially natural science species n a number of individuals or things that are grouped together breed 9. because they have something in common type 10. team n a group of people working together on a task group crew 11. organism n a living thing, especially one that is extremely small creature being 12. dweller n a person or thing that lives in a certain place resident 13. nutrients n - a substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life - substances (like vitamins) that help plants and animals grow. 14. gems n beautiful stones used in jewelry jewels precious stones Chapter 6 Page 1 of 2 Semester 1, 2024  Reading B 15. contribute v to play a significant part in making something happen play a part provide 16. experience n knowledge gained by actually doing or living through expertise something skills image n 1. the optical counterpart of an object produced by an optical picture 17. device (such as a lens or mirror) or an electronic device portrait 2. a visual representation of something online adj 1. connected to, served by, or available through a system and 18. especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet) 2. done while connected to a system post v to publish (something, such as a message) in an online forum publish 19. (such as an electronic message board) announce rare adj seldom occurring or found uncommon 20. unique research n - the collecting of information about a particular subject investigation 21. v - to search or investigate exhaustively study review v to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) examine 22. inspect take part idiomatic to be involved in some activity: to participate in something 23. phrase upload v to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer 24. or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) data n factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used information 25. as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation facts observations n an act of recognizing and noting a fact or an occurrence often 26. involving measurement with instruments extinct adj no longer existing vanished 27. gone identify v to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something) pinpoint 28. find recognize distinguish expert n one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery specialist 29. of a particular subject professional These definitions were taken from National Geographic Reading Explorer 1, third edition, the Merriam Webster Dictionary at (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary), and Oxford Learner's Dictionaries at (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english). Look up more definitions yourself by clicking on the link. This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 6 Page 2 of 2 Semester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 9: Unusual Jobs The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A approximate adj nearly correct or exact; close in value or amount but nearly; around; 1 not precise almost; circa approximately adv collect v to bring together in one body or place accumulate; gather collection n the act or process of collecting 2 collector n one that collects: such as a person who makes a collection illegal forbidden by law unlawful 3 adj law a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing Rule 4 n authority and especially a legislature legislation in demand request phr. something that someone insists upon having or buying 5 n demand v locate - to come upon after searching, study, or effort find; discover v 6 location n - the area or space occupied by or intended for something place meteorite a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth 7 n without being completely vaporized preserve - to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction keep; maintain; 8 v - to keep alive, intact, or free from decay protect private belonging to or concerning an individual person, confidential; personal; 9 adj company, or interest secret scary causing fear frightening; 10 adj terrifying treasure wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) 11 n stored up or hoarded valuable - having monetary value or worth a good price expensive; precious 12 adj - having desirable or esteemed characteristics or qualities worth weigh - to determine the heaviness of something 13 v weight n - the amount that a thing weighs 14 worth adj/n having monetary or material value valuable; significant Reading B capable having or showing general efficiency and ability able; qualified; 15 adj competent capability n Chapter 9 Page 1 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  destroy to bring to a complete end the physical existence or ruin; devastate; 16 v usefulness of something damage destruction n destructive adj employ - to provide with a job that pays wages or a salary hire; recruit 17 v employment n - the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose equipment - items needed for the performance of a task or activity gear; prepare; qualify 18 n equip v - to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function factor a thing that actively contributes to the production of a element; 19 n result aspect height the distance from the bottom to the top of someone or 20 n something standing upright 21 limited adj confined within limits Restrict/ed limit v invasive tending to spread especially in a quick manner: such as 22 adj an acute disease majority - a number or percentage equaling more than half of a bulk; plurality 23 n total - the largest part or quantity of something middle something intermediate between extremes; equally midpoint 24 n distant from the extremes native belonging to a place by birth or origin indigenous 25 adj occupation the activity by which one regularly makes a living job; vocation 26 n race v to go, move, or function at top speed or out of control 27 These definitions were taken from the Merriam Webster Learner’s Dictionary This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 9 Page 2 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 11: Plastic Planet The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A 1 awareness n the quality or state of being aware: knowledge and mindfulness; knowledge aware adj understanding that something is happening or exists 2 cause n - a reason for an action or condition reason; create; generate v - to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) 3 common adj - known to the community usual; familiar; ordinary - shared by two or more individuals or things or by all members of a group 4 confusing adj puzzling; baffling confuse v to throw into a state of mental uncertainty confusion n 5 constant adj - not undergoing a change in condition steady; stable; continuous constantly adv - continually or regularly happening 6 extend v - to cause to be of greater area or volume enlarge; lengthen - to cause to be longer 7 extract v to draw out by force or with effort pull extraction n 8 huge adj unusually large enormous; very big hugeness n 9 increase v/n to make greater in size, amount, or number expand, boost; rise 10 long term Phr. lasting for a considerable time long-lived 11 recycle v to process (something, such as liquid body waste, glass, or recycled adj cans) in order to regain material for human use 12 rescue n the saving from danger or evil v 13 typically adv according to the usual course of things usually; normally; typical adj classic 14 wastes n waste v damaged, defective, or unwanted materials or products 15 weak adj weakness n lacking strength weaken v Reading B 16 alternative n situation offering a choice between two or more things only one choice; option of which may be chosen 17 avoid v - to keep away from escape avoidance n - to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of 18 ban v - to prohibit especially by legal means prohibit, forbid n - legal or formal prohibition 19 container n - something into which a liquid or objects can be put for storage holder; box; Chapter 11 Page 1 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  contain v or transportation include - to have as part of a whole 20 customer n a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business client 21 impact n the force of impression of one thing on another: a significant or effect; influence v major effect 22 partially adv - to some extent: in some degree partly; halfway; partial adj - of or relating to a part rather than the whole: not general or incompletely; biased total -inclined to favor one party more than the other 23 pollute v to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or contaminate pollution n undesirable polluted adj 24 quit v to depart from or out of give up; leave 25 synthetic adj relating to, or produced by chemical or biochemical process: man-made; produced artificially (synthetic drugs) manufactured 26 reduce v to diminish in size, amount, extent, or number decrease; diminish; reduction n downsize 27 refund v to make a return payment to someone repay; pay back 28 roughly adv close to but not exactly approximately; around 29 ruin v to damage irreparably damage; wipe out 30 tax n a charge of money collected by the government for public use These definitions were taken from the Merriam Webster Learner’s Dictionary This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 11 Page 2 of 2 Trimester 1, 2024  ENHS 103 Academic Reading and Vocabulary I Reading Explorer 1 Chapter 12: Vanished! The following vocabulary words can be defined in different ways, but these are the ways they are defined in your textbook. The list is only a definition guide. Use a dictionary to find other definitions and synonyms for these words. Share and discuss them with your teacher and classmates. # Word POS Definition Synonyms Reading A 1. climb v to move upward using hands and feet; to ascend ascend, rise 2. summit n the highest point or peak of a mountain or hill peak, top, pinnacle to establish truth or validity of something mostly by confirm, demonstrate, 3. prove v evidence or argument establish regrettably, 4. unfortunately adv to express disappointment or unfortunate circumstances unluckily, sadly the entire physical structure, including the organs, 5. body n physique, form, figure limbs, and trunk of a being a container or cylinder filled with compressed oxygen 6. oxygen tank nph oxygen cylinder and is usually used for medical purposes. to successfully reach or accomplish a goal, result, accomplish, 7. achieve v or desired outcome attain something desired that a person or group works towards 8. goal n objective, target, aim achieving the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a final resolution, ending; 9. conclusion n decision or judgment reached after considering facts or inference arguments. 10. a route, track, or way along which something travels or trail, route, path n moves; a course that is taken or followed. course 11. segment, division, section n a part of something larger part. 12. unlikely adj not likely to occur or be true. doubtful, improbable 13. suffer v to experience pain, distress, or hardship torment, agonize camp 14. n a place where people set up temporary shelters or tents site 15. whatever pron. no matter what; all or nothing Chapter 12 Page 1 of 3 Trimester 1, 2024  a set of outdoor activities that involves climbing 16. mountaineering n mountain climbing mountains. remains - what is left or what remains after the main part is n gone remnants, corpse 17. remain - to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of stay, continue, persist v time information or facts that help to establish the truth or 18. evidence n proof support a conclusion. - the best performance or achievement in a particular document, 19. record n activity. achievement - to make a written note of Reading B 20. pilot n a person who operates aircraft or guides a ship. captain a journey made in an aircraft; a scheduled airplane 21. flight n trip journey. to move closer to someone or something in distance or come near, come 22. approach v time closer 23. bright adj giving off or reflecting much light shine 24. shining adj reflecting a lot of light bright answer; reaction; 25. response n a reaction or reply to something reply - a try toward achieving something 26. effort n attempt - a serious attempt 27. head v to move in a certain direction to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover 28. investigate v something or inspect the facts of an incident or examine situation. 29. disappearance n someone or something going missing. extinction; vanishing a sudden loud noise as of something breaking or hitting 30. crash v accident another object. go down below the surface of something, especially of 31. sink v a liquid; become submerged. an assumption or proposed explanation made based on 32. theory n limited evidence as a starting point for further hypothesis investigation. a relationship or association between things; a link or a relationship, 33. connection n bond between people or ideas. association Chapter 12 Page 2 of 3 Trimester 1, 2024  34. thirst n a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something. dryness, dehydration 35. prisoner n one that has been taken and held in confinement captive 36. pretend v act as if something is the case when it is not 37. vanished v disappeared suddenly and completely disappeared 38. missing adj absent or lost. gone These definitions were taken from National Geographic Reading Explorer 1, third edition, the Merriam Webster Dictionary at (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary), and Oxford Learner's Dictionaries at (https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english). Look up more definitions yourself by clicking on the link. This list will be used to test your vocabulary learning in assessments (quizzes, midterms and finals). Vocabulary words may be used as defined in list or based on other dictionary definitions or parts of speech. Chapter 12 Page 3 of 3 Trimester 1, 2024