Unit 1: American Journeys

Theme 2: A Place for Us

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permanent- something that will last for a very long time or forever

Most tattoos are permanent and should be decided on wisely.

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relocation- when people move to a new community

When a family relocation occurs, there are many feeling of excitement and nervousness.

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origin- a starting point or place

The Amazing Race has a point of origin where all the racers begin at the same time.

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regulate- to control the order of things

The temperature in a house must be regulated to prevent the house from overheating.

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necessities- things that we need to live, such as food, water, and shelter

During hurricane season, necessities must be packed in case of emergencies.

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belief- something that you feel is true

The belief that you will achieve your goals is helpful.

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border- the imaginary line that separates two countries

Passports are required to go across the border when entering another country.

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accompany- to go somewhere with someone

My teacher will accompany our class to the library during the first few weeks of school.

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audience- a group of people who watch or listen to a performance

The audience was silent in anticipation of the president speaking.

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nationality- the country where a person was born or lives now

This circle graph shows the nationalities of 7 countries.

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