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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
1/31
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
2/31
1st Quarter Week 1
Word
derive
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
de rive
Spanish
derivar
Explanation
To get something, like a nice feeling or an
advantage, from something or someone
To develop or come from something else
Sentence
I derived an appreciation for ________ afterlearning more about it.
Hip-hop music has derived from __________.
Synonyms
gainobtain
receive
Word Forms
derivesderived
deriving
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
3/31
1st Quarter Week 1
Word
examine
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
ex a mine
Spanish
examinar
Explanation
To look at something carefully, in order to make a
decision, find something, check something
Sentence
In biology class students examine the growth of
_____.
Test questions examine _____________.
Synonyms
look at
checkconsider
Word Forms
examines
examinedexamining
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
5/31
1st Quarter Week 2
Word
maintain
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
main tain
Spanish
mantenerExplanation
To make something continue in the same way or at the
same standard as before
To make a level or rate of activity, movement, etc. stay
the same
Sentence
The zookeepers try to maintain the _____ of the animals.
It is difficult to maintain your ______ while eating only
junk food.
Synonyms
carry on
continue
manage
Word Forms
maintains
maintained
maintaining
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
6/31
1st Quarter Week 2
Word
text
Part of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
text
Spanish
texto
Explanation
A book or other piece of writing that is related to
learning or intended for study
Words that have been written down, typed, or
printed
Sentence
I dont care for most classes but the text for
_______ is very informative.
The text in this magazine is so small it is ____.
Synonymswords
document
class book
Word Formstexts
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
7/31
1st Quarter Week 3
Word
appropriate
Part of
Speech
adj.
Syllabication
ap pro pri ate
Spanish
apropriadoExplanation
Correct or right for a particular time, situation,
or purpose
Sentence
Besides helmets, ______ are also appropriate to
wear while playing football.
It is appropriate to ____________ during class.
Synonyms
correct
proper
well-timed
Word Forms
appropriately
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
8/31
1st Quarter Week 3
Word
consist
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
con sist
Spanish
consistir
Explanation
To be made of or contain a number of different
parts or things
Sentence
A great meal consists of ___________.
The perfect day would consist of _______.
Synonyms
contain
include
Word Forms
consists
consistedconsisting
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
9/31
1st Quarter Week 3
Word
focus
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
fo cus
Spanish
enfocar
Explanation
To pay special attention to a particular person
or thing instead of others
Sentence
College students have to focus on a professors
lecture if they ________.
While driving you should try to focus on ____.
Synonyms
concentratetarget
devote
Word Forms
focusesfocused
focusing
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
10/31
1st Quarter Week 4
Word
construct
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
con struct
Spanish
construirExplanation
To build something large such as a building, bridge, or road
To form something such as a sentence, argument, or system
by joining words, ideas, etc. together
Sentence
The students were asked to construct an essay about
________.
Children like to construct _______ with building blocks.
Synonyms
make
build
create
Word Forms
constructs
constructed
constructing
construction (n.)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
11/31
1st Quarter Week 4
Word
identify
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
i den ti fy
Spanish
identificar
Explanation
To recognize and correctly name someone or
something
To recognize something or discover exactly what it
is, what its nature or origin is
Sentence
The biology class had to identify the _______.
Can you identify three ______ on a world map?
Synonymsrecognize
spot
name
Word Formsidentifies
identified
identifying
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
12/31
1st Quarter Week 4
Word
significant
Part of
Speech
adj.
Syllabication
sig nif i cant
Spanish
significativoExplanation
Having an important effect or influence, especially on what
will happen in the future
Large enough to be noticeable or have noticeable effects
Sentence
Three hours is a significant amount of time to
_________.
Going to college is a significant ______ for most
people.
Synonymsimportant
major
noteworthy
Word Formssignificance
significantly
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
13/31
1st Quarter Week 5
Word
estimate
Part of
Speech
verb
noun
Syllabication
es ti mate
Spanish
calcular
clculoExplanation
To judge the value, size, speed, cost etc. of something,
partly by calculating and partly by guessing (v.)
A calculation or judgment of the value, size, amount etc.
of something (n.)
Sentence
Try to estimate how many ______ it will take to build ahouse.
I got an estimate for _______ before I had the work
done.Synonyms
approximationguess
calculation (n.)
Word Forms
estimatesestimated
estimating
estimation (n.)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
14/31
1st Quarter Week 5
Word
illustrate
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
il lus trate
Spanish
ilustrarExplanation
To make the meaning of something clearer by
giving examples
To put pictures in a book, article, etc.
Sentence
I will illustrate the proper way to ________.
She illustrated a book about _________.
Synonymsdemonstrate
show
exemplify
Word Formsillustrates
illustrated
illustrating
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
15/31
1st Quarter Week 5
Word
positive
Part of
Speech
adj.
noun
Syllabication
pos i tive
Spanish
positivoExplanation
Very sure, with no doubt at all, that something is right or
true
Considering the good qualities of a situation, person, etc.
and expecting success
Any number greater than zero (n.)
Sentence
Are you positive you can ________ by the end of the
day?
The number _______ is a positive number.Synonyms
optimistic
constructive
affirmative
Word Forms
positively
positives (n.)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
16/31
1st Quarter Week 6
Word
sequence
Part of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
se quence
Spanish
secuencia
Explanation
The order that events or actions
happen in, or are supposed to happen in
One part of a story, movie, etc. that deals with a
single subject or action
Sentence
All _________events follow a logical sequence.
The __________ in a book are in sequence.
Synonymssuccessionchain
Word Formssequences
sequenced
sequencing
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
17/31
1st Quarter Week 6
Word
simplify
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
sim pli fy
Spanish
simplificar
Explanation
To make something clearer or easier to
understand
Sentence
The Cliff notes for the novel simplify the
____________.
The student asked the teacher to simplify the
_____________.
Synonyms
make simplermake things easier
shorten
Word Forms
simplifiessimplified
simplifying
simplification (n.)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
18/31
1st Quarter Week 6
Word
verify
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
ver i fy
Spanish
verificar
Explanation
To find out if a fact, statement, etc. is correct
or true
Sentence
Call to verify that our ________are still on
the list to get into the club.
Teachers grade tests to verify that students
know the ____________.
Synonyms
checkconfirm
validate
make sure
prove
Word Forms
verifiesverified
verifying
verification (n.)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
19/31
1st Quarter Week 7
Word
factor
Part of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
fac tor
Spanish
factor
Explanation
One of several things that influence or cause a
situation
The deciding/decisive/determining factor
Sentence
The _________ could be a factor in
tomorrow's Padre game.
We liked both cars, but in the end the deciding
factor was the___________.
Synonymsissue
reason
cause
Word Formsfactors
factored
factoring
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
20/31
1st Quarter Week 7
Word
plotPart of
Speech
noun
verb
Syllabication Spanish Cognate
trama (n.)
conspirar (v.)
ExplanationThe events that form the main story of a book,
movie or play
A small piece of land for building or growing thingson
A secret plan made by several people to do
something harmful or illegal
SentenceThe terrorist was involved in a plot to bomb the White
House.
The burial plot for Marnie is under a beautiful
_________.
Synonymsplan story line
scheme parcel
scenario section
Word Formsplots
plotted
plotting
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
21/31
1st Quarter Week 7
Word
voice
Part of
Speech
noun
verb
Syllabication Spanish
voz (n.)
expresar (v.)
Explanation
The sounds that you make when you speak, or
the ability to make these sounds
The right or ability to express an opinion, tovote, or to influence decisions
Sentence
When my mother raises her voice at me I know
I am in ___________.
Her vote gave voice to the opinion she had on
_________________.
Synonymssay (n.)
right to be heard
influence
declare (v.)
express
Word Formsvoices
voiced
voicing
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
22/31
1st Quarter Week 8
Word
category
Part ofSpeech
noun
Syllabication
cat e go ry
Spanish
categora
Explanation
A group of people or things that all have the
same particular qualities
Sentence
There are two categories of teachers, those who
are interesting and those who are _________.
My favorite category of music is __________.
Synonyms
groupclass
type
Word Forms
categories
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
23/31
1st Quarter Week 8
Word
consume
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
con sume
Spanish
consumir
Explanation
To completely use time, energy, goods etc.
To have a very strong feeling that changes theway you behave and what you think about
To eat or drink something
SentenceBuying my favorite music consumes one-half of my
_______________.
Inez was consumed with her _______ for Roberto.
Synonymseat
use
use up
drink
Word Forms
consumesconsumed
consuming
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
24/31
1st Quarter Week 8
Word
rolePart of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
role
Spanish
papel
Explanation
The way in which someone or something is
involved in an activity or situation, and how
much influence they have on itThe character played by an actor in a play or
movie
Sentence
Students must take an active role in their___________ at school.
LL Cool J and Ludacris are two of many music
stars who have had leading roles as actors in
_________.Synonyms
position
responsibility
Word Forms
roles
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
26/31
1st Quarter Week 9
Word
alternative
Part of
Speech
noun
adj.
Syllabication
al ter na tive
Spanish
alternativoExplanation
An alternative idea, plan, etc. is one that can be used
instead of another one
An alternative system or solution is considered less
damaging or more effective than the previous one
Sentence
Solar power is an alternative source of _____.
Rap and heavy metal are considered alternative forms of
_______.
Synonyms
option
choice
substitute
Word Forms
alternatives
alternatively
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
27/31
1st Quarter Week 9
Word
previous
Part of
Speech
adj.
Syllabication
pre vi ous
Spanish
previo
anterior
antes de
Explanation
Happening or existing before the event, time, or
thing that is being mentioned
Before a particular time or event
Sentence
The previous coach of the team was not very good
so he was ________.
Andrew has two ________ from a previous
marriage.Synonymspreceding
earlier
prior
Word Forms
previously
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
28/31
1st Quarter Week 9
Word
strategy
Part of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
strat e gy
Spanish
estrategia
Explanation
A well-planned action or series of actions for
achieving an aim
Skillful planning in general
Sentence
Teachers research learning strategies so their
students will _________.
The coach changed her strategy to _______.
Synonyms
plan
policy
Word Forms
strategies
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
29/31
1st Quarter Week 10
Word
consent
Part of
Speech
verb
noun
Syllabication
con sent
Spanish
permetir
consentimientoExplanation
Permission to do something, especially from someone in
authority or from someone who is responsible for
something
To give your permission for something or agree to do
something
Sentence
It is easy to get my parents consent to go to the _____.
It is difficult to get my parents consent to go to _____.
The parent consented to have her son __________.
Synonyms
permission
approval
okay
Word Forms
consents
consented
consenting
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
30/31
1st Quarter Week 10
Word
criteria
Part of
Speech
noun
Syllabication
cri ter i a
Spanish
criterio
Explanation
A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment
or decision can be based
Sentence
The main criteria needed to be a successful
teacher are ______________.
Did you complete the criteria to pass the
_______?
Synonymsstandard
measure
Word Formscriterion
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8/14/2019 ALO Quarter 1(2)
31/31
1st Quarter Week 1
Word
analyze
Part of
Speech
verb
Syllabication
an al yze
Spanish
analizar
Explanation
To examine or think about something carefully,
in order to understand it
Sentence
In science class we will analyze __________.
We should analyze the __________ before
making a decision.
Synonyms
examinestudy
investigate
Word Forms
analyzesanalyzed
analyzing