“It’s Our World, Too!” Vocabulary

auction Maria bought a gift certificate to Hot Topics at the auction.

auction- sale of items to the highest bidder

dangled The earrings dangled from her ears.

dangled- hung loosely

donate During the holiday season, students at Saint Ursula donate food and clothing for the poor.

donate- give as a gift

publicity Some publicity you read in magazines about television stars may be untrue.

publicity- news used to get people’s attention

deliveries Many deliveries will be made to shelters during the holiday season.

deliveries- take things from here to there

lecture Parents may lecture their children after report cards are sent home.

lecture- give a scolding speech