Unit 2: Adolescence

different form or version of something

The football players always told the golfers their sport was boring and unimportant.

Each day, the three sisters had the same after school ___: eat an apple, complete homework, and then go for a bike ride.

Mike’s reason for taking the head coaching job was to ___ young athletes in a positive way.

Cole wasn’t afraid until he turned and saw the tail lights of his mom’s car disappearing into the dark night.

Julius felt ___ as he watched the instant replay of his game-winning shot on ESPN.

Anne’s teachers hated that she never worked hard or studied, but she just didn’t have any __ when it came to her grades.

Even though Paloma did not want to get up early and run, her coach told her it was required, so she forced herself to.

feeling or expressing joy after having won a victory

Although nothing can ___ that you will win the debate, being well prepared, getting a goodnight’s sleep.

For the flower display at the wedding Mitchell wanted different types, colors, and sizes of flowers.

There was no room for any ___ among the presentations; they all needed to be the same no matter what.

a strong desire and determination to achieve something

Scarlet believed that anyone who used their time to ___ others was actually lacking confidence in their own abilities.

Kevin was certain that it was his ___ to perform on Broadway someday because he enjoyed being in front of an audience.

Harry was upset that his mom had to deploy overseas again, but he knew it was only ___ and that she would be back soon.

In the morning, Robin’s dad was very specific about the way he got ready for work.

something that is meant to happen to a person in the future

showing acceptance of something unpleasant

Kurtis ___ himself to forty years of working hard and saving every penny he could, so that hecould enjoy his retirement.

From the day she entered kindergarten, Leah knew she would one day work on fixing machines.

The coach told them that every player on his team who had attended the camp got a football scholarship to college.

The first person to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon felt victorious.

to make something certain to happen; guarantee

a habit or procedure that happens on a regular basis

not permanent; happening for a limited time

The words and heart written in the sand would fade as the tide rolled in.

to make a person seem small or unimportant

At the beginning of school, Principal Feldman inspired his teachers by giving them motivation for the year ahead.

the ability to have an effect on the behavior of someone or something

Keyon created a presentation that explained his dream career and how he planned to make it happen.

As the most experienced lawyer at the firm, Clara was highly respected; new clients always wanted to work with her.

We tried to collect shells at high tide, but we had to wait for the water to ___ before we could find any.

It was Josette’s dream to become a ____ member of the community because then everyone would know her name.

important; famous

to move away from