Vocabulary Unit 1

celebrity A well-known person; someone who is famous; fame

counsel Opinions or ideas given for a plan of action; a talk that leads to a decision; a lawyer To give advice or an opinion; to offer help

demonstrate To clearly explain, show, or prove with examples, models, or experiments;

drowsy Ready to fall asleep, sleepy

essential Of the highest importance, necessary Something necessary or very important

hardship Something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear

haul To move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something The amount taken or won at one time

humble Low in rank or position; plain not proud or grand To take away one’s spirit, power, fame, or independence

pledge Something, such as money, that is promised for a good cause; a promise to fulfill an agreement To promise

sincere Without pretending; with honesty and real feeling

stampede A wild rush of animals or people, usually when frightened To run away or cause to scatter in a wild manner, often in panic; to rush forward together as a crowd

suitable Just right or appropriate; well matched