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Key Words
accident (ak-su-dent) noun page 449
Photograph of two damaged cars involved in a collision
An accident is a sudden event that causes damage to people or things. These cars were in an accident.
Related Word: accidental		career (ku-rēr) noun page 451
Photograph of a woman with architectural drawings on a drawing board
A career is the type of work a person does. This woman has a career as an architect.
Synonym: profession		department (di-part-mint) noun page 449
Photograph of people waiting in line at a motor vehicle office
A department is a part of a larger group or business. You get a driver’s license at a motor vehicle department.
Related Word: depart
difficult (dif-i-kult) adjective page 451
Photograph of a gymnast using apparatus (rings)
Something that is difficult is hard to do. Gymnastics is very difficult.
Synonyms: hard, tricky, tough
Antonyms: easy, simple		emergency (i-mur-jen-sē) adjective, noun page 448
Photograph of an ambulance speeding along a street
1 adjective An emergency service helps people in serious situations. The emergency medical team rides in an ambulance. 2 noun An emergency is a sudden, serious situation.		experience (ik-spēr-ē-uns) noun page 449
Photograph of a smiling chef holding two plates with food
Experience is knowledge or skill that comes from having already done something. A chef has a lot of cooking experience.
region (rē-jun) noun page 451
Photograph of ice floes in the Arctic
A region is a specific area. The Arctic region is covered in snow and ice.		team (tēm) noun page 448
Photograph of baseball players in uniform doing stretching exercises
A team is a group that works together. This team practices together in order to improve.		Practice the Words Make a Study Card for each Key Word. Then compare your cards with a partner.

difficult

What it means: something that is hard

Example: I run a marathon.

Not an example: I watch a movie.


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