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La Bamba Key Vocabulary Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme 2 – Give It All You’ve Got © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com
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See if you can correctly define the following vocabulary words.
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If necessary, use the context clues from the sample sentences to help you.
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applause
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applause Sample Sentence: Karen’s dance performance was greeted with applause.
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applause Definition: n. The clapping of hands to show approval
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debut
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debut Sample Sentence: The rookie is scheduled to make his debut in next week’s game.
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debut Definition: n. First public performance
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duo
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duo Sample Sentence: The brothers performed in the talent show as a singing duo.
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duo Definition: n. Two performers singing or playing together
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embarrassed
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embarrassed Sample Sentence: Mark felt embarrassed when he tripped and fell in front of his friends.
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embarrassed Definition: adj. Self-conscious and ill at ease
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forty-five record
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Sample Sentence: My mom played me a forty-five record she listened to when she was a girl.
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forty-five record Definition: n. A small phonographic record with one song on each side
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limelight
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limelight Sample Sentence: Winning the lottery brought Tom into the limelight.
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limelight Definition: n. The focus of public attention
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pantomime
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pantomime Sample Sentence: You need to be good at pantomime to play the game of Charades.
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pantomime Definition: n. Acting using only movements and facial expressions – no words are spoken
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rehearsal
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rehearsal Sample Sentence: The band scheduled an extra rehearsal before the big concert.
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rehearsal Definition: n. Practice for a public performance
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talent
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talent Sample Sentence: Kelly has an amazing talent for singing.
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talent Definition: n. A natural ability to do something well
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