Vocabulary Words

Changes:The 20th Century

[verb]

to break down, to lose power

When I dropped my cell phone on the floor, it all fell apart.

[noun]

sad event, disaster

Because of the tragedy of her car accident, she has to be in the hospital for two months.

[verb]

to make or keep things equal

She has a lot of energy, so he balances them because he has low energy.

[verb]

to create something new

I am so happy that they have invented air conditioning for days when it is hot.

[adjective]

easy or comfortable to do or get to  

Going to the store is so convenient because we live across the street from it.

[noun]

the real world, not dreams

The reality of my life is that I have too much homework, so I have to sleep really late.

[noun]

a difficult time or task that takes a lot of energy

My mom has many struggles right now because she broke her foot.  

[verb]

to stop from happening

We are trying to prevent the baby cutting himself, so we put all the sharp objects up higher.

[verb]

to find out or understand something

I really need to figure out how to use my new phone.

[noun]

to get free from something

My  escape from stress is watching television.

[noun]

Something that gives someone enjoyment

Going to a basketball game is a kind of entertainment.

[verb]

the power to change something

My dad is the only one who can influence my decisions.

[noun]

the overall character or nature of something

The quality of this backpack is bad because it broke so fast.

[verb]

to experience pain or loss

We are suffering right now because it is so hot in here.