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Learn Key Vocabulary

Rate and Study the Words Rate how well you know each word. Then:

  • 1. Pronounce the word. Say it aloud several times. Spell it.

  • 2. Study the example.

  • 3. Tell more about the word.

  • 4. Practice it. Make the word your own.

Rating Scale

  • 1 = I have never seen this word before.

  • 2 = I am not sure of the word’s meaning.

  • 3 = I know this word and can teach the word’s meaning to someone else.

Key Words
celebrate (sel-u-brāt) verb page 528
Photograph of people around a birthday cake with lit candles
To celebrate means to do something fun because of an important event. Every year you celebrate your birthday.
Related Word: celebration		credit (kred-ut) noun page 530
Photograph of smiling adults and teenager holding a paper with an “A” on the top
When you are given credit, you are noticed for something you have done well. You want credit from your parents for a good grade.		honor (ahn-ur) noun page 526
Photograph of a smiling woman and girl. Girl holds a plaque.
An honor is a symbol of high praise from others. It is an honor to be given an award.
Related Word: honorary
introduce (in-tru-düs) verb page 526
Photograph of two teenagers meeting and shaking hands
To introduce means to present someone by name. You may introduce one friend to another. Related Words: introduction, introductory		invitation (in-vu-tā-shun)noun page 526
Photograph of a wedding invitation
An invitation is a request for you to do something. People getting married send wedding invitations.
Related Word: invite		mighty (mī-tē) adjective page 528
Photograph of a crocodile with mouth open
To be mighty means to be powerful and strong. Crocodiles have mighty jaws.
respect (ri-spekt) noun page 528 When you have respect for someone, you have a good opinion of that person. You show respect by being polite.
Related Word: respectable		Practice the Words Make an Idea Web for each Key Word. Write four things the word makes you think of. Share your finished webs with a partner.
Idea Web

Idea Web

spirit (spir-ut) noun page 532 Your spirit is the kind of person you are. Everyone likes my brother for his fun-loving spirit.