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.

Key Words

benefit (ben-e-fit) noun page 586 A benefit is something that is good for people, places, or things. One benefit of exercise is that it makes you strong. Antonyms: damage, hurt	career (ku-rear) noun page 583 A career is a job that someone does for a long time. For 20 years, my aunt has had a career as a doctor. Synonyms: job, work	donate (dō-nāt) verb page 585 To donate means to give to people in need. I always try to donate some of my spending money to help others. Related Word: donation
founder (fown-der) noun page 582 A founder is a person who starts something. My uncle is the founder of his own company.	ingredient (in-grē-dē-unt) noun page 582 An ingredient is something that is part of a mixture. These ingredients are used to make cookies. Synonyms: part, piece	inspiration (in-spu-rā-shun) noun page 583 An inspiration is a reason for doing or creating something. Artists often find their inspiration in the beauty of nature.
organic (or-gan-ik) adjective page 582 Organic refers to a type of food that is all natural. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without chemicals.	organization (or-gu-nu-zā-shun) noun page 582 An organization is a group of people who work toward a common goal. The Red Cross is an organization. Related Word: organize	Practice the Words Make an Example Web for each Key Word. Then compare your webs with a partner’s. Example Web