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  • 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.

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.

Key Words
agreement (a-grē-ment) noun page 436
Photograph of a woman pointing to a piece of paper as another woman signs it
To have an agreement is to have an understanding with people about something. My aunt signed an agreement to buy a car. Related Word: agree		approach (u-prōch) verb page 437
Photograph of a diver reaching out to a seal in an aquarium
To approach means to come closer or near. The diver approached the dolphin.		diplomat (dip-lō-mat) noun page 428
Photograph of a diplomat speaking to someone
A diplomat is a person who represents his or her government. To do his or her job, a diplomat lives in another country.
Related Word: diplomatic
insist (in-sist) verb page 436
Photograph of a child pulling on an adult's hand
To insist means to demand or to keep saying. The child insisted on walking the other direction.		issue (i-shü) verb page 432
Photograph of a ticket agent handing tickets to someone
To issue means to give or hand out. The agent issued tickets to the passengers.
Antonym: take		permission (pur-mish-un) noun page 432
Photograph of a car at a security gate with a security guard
When you have permission, you are allowed to do something. You must ask permission to go onto private property.
Related Word: permit
refugee (ref-yu-jē) noun page 432
Photograph of refugees walking along a road, carrying their possessions
A person who must leave his or her home or country to be safe is a refugee. A refugee may have to live with just a few belongings.
Related Word: refuge		translate (trans-lāt) verb page 430
Photograph of a sign for “dentist” in two languages
To translate means to explain in another language. The sign translates information into English.
Related Word: translation

Practice the Words Make an Expanded Meaning Map for each Key Word. Compare with a partner.

Expanded Meaning Map

Expanded Meaning Map