1. English I & II

2. acquire
 ac.quire
Definition:
1. to get (something) : to come to own
(something)

3.  The coach announced today that the club has
acquired defenseman Bryan McCabe from the
Florida Panthers.

4. Dolphins to conditionally acquire Reggie
Bush from The Saints.

5. Facebook tries to acquire Twitter.

6. Did he acquire a new car?

7. Nokia will acquire a new
application.

8. Lakers Acquire Pau Gasol From Grizzlies.

9. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word acquire.

10. Accurate
 ac.cu.rate
Definition:
1. free from mistakes or errors
2. able to produce results that are
correct : not making mistakes

11. Are you looking for a digital watch
that's accurate and easy to read?

12. The weather forecast is not always
accurate.

13. Which scale is accurate?

14. Are these kitchen timers accurate?

15. Precise, accurate and to the point.

16. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word accurate.

17. approach
 ap.proach
Definition:
1. to move or become near or nearer
to something or someone
2. to get close to

18. An airplane approaches the airport
at Sunset Beach.

19. The cat approached the baby
cautiously.

20. This weekend we're expecting
temperatures approaching 100 degrees.

21. Ease off the gas pedal to slow down as
the bend in the road approaches.

22. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word approach.

23. Area
ar.ea
Definition/synonym:
1. a part or section within a larger place :region
2. a section of space within a building, room, etc.

24. The storm caused damage in many
areas along the coast.

25. One of our representatives will be in
your area [=neighborhood] next week.

26. She set aside a work area in the
kitchen.

27. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word area.

28. Assessment
as·sess·ment
Definition/synonym:
1. appraisal or evaluation; the act of
making a judgment about something
2. an idea or opinion about something

29. It's a difficult problem that requires
careful assessment.

30. The school uses a variety of tests for its
annual student assessments. [=evaluations]

31. This mechanic made an assessment
of the problem and will fix the car.

32. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word assessment.

33. Assume
as.sume
Definition:
1. take to be the case or to be true;
accept without verification or
proof;
2. to take over the duties or
responsibilities of

34. We assumed the great pumpkin
was coming.

35. Prince William will assume the
throne one day.

36. We'll be arriving around noon. That's
assuming that our flight is on time.

37. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word assume.

38. Authority
au·thor·i·ty
Definition/synonym:
1. the power to give orders or make
decisions : the power or right to
direct or control someone or
something

39. Only department managers have the
authority [=right, power] to change the
schedule

40. Police Officers have the authority
to enforce the law.

41. Does the lion have authority?

42. Your turn to write your
own sentence using the
word authority.

43. Available
Avail.able
Definition/synonym:
1. present or ready for use

44.  Parking is available for people staying at the
hotel. The family kept emergency supplies
available.
 The dress is also available in larger sizes.
 The articles are available at any drugstore.
 Fresh fruit is available during the summer.
 The drug is readily available in Europe.
 The report will soon be made available to the
public.
 I missed the plane, and the next available
flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.
 All available resources were used.
 She spent every available dollar on her hobby.
 Parking is available for people staying at the
hotel.

45. Your turn to write your own
sentence using the word
available.

46. Benefit
Ben.e.fit
Definition/synonym:
1. Something that is
advantageous or good

47. Extending the hours of the
library will benefit everyone.
Middle Creek H.S.

48. Which sentence is correct?
 Keeping the store open late would benefit
everyone. Y or N
 Texting during class will benefit the student.
Y or N
 She will benefit from the hard work she did
on the project. Y or N
 He will benefit from winning the game. Y or
N
 A Middle Creek touchdown will benefit the
opposing team. Y or N

49. Classify
clas·si·fy
Definition/synonym:
 to arrange in classes <classifying
books according to subject matter>
 to assign (as a document) to a
category

50.  Students will be learning about the ways
scientists classify animals.

51. The online system can classify
books by subject.

52. Concept
con·cept
Definition/synonym:
 an idea of what something is or how it
works
 a general idea

53. She is familiar with basic concepts
of psychology.

54. This idea is not a new concept.

55. This design is a totally new
concept.