1. Vocabulary Unit 1 / Week 1
Created by: Julie Guzzardo

2. migration
motivation
nevertheless
parameter
ratio
recovery
revealed
transport
underlying
utility
amendment
assume
attribute
conflict
constraint
derive
enforcement
exposure
generate
isolate

3. Some amendments were made to the building plan so the house will now have three bedrooms and two toilets.
changes, revisions

4. To believe something without really knowing
I assume it is going to rain.
To believe something without really knowing

5. qualities, characteristics
He is very cool and he’s always smiling. I think these are his two best attributes.
qualities, characteristics

6. argument, disagreement, fighting
Cooperation is very important. To avoid conflict, we should listen to each other and keep an open mind.
argument, disagreement, fighting

7. Seat belts are also called seat constraints because they limit the movement of people in a car.
limits, restrictions

8. Mineral oil is produced when making gas which powers our cars
Mineral oil is produced when making gas which powers our cars. Industry also derives medicine, cosmetics, baby creams and many other items from mineral oil.
come from, originate

9. making people obey (follow) laws and rules
The enforcement of the NO-CELL-PHONES-IN-CLASS rule is very strict.
making people obey (follow) laws and rules

10. Too much exposure to the sun can cause your skin to burn.
contact with

11. Oil generates a lot of jobs and money for Saudi Arabia.
make, produce, create

12. If you isolate a baby from its mother for too long, it will begin to cry.
separate

13. movement, relocation to another place
For many reasons, the migration of birds and penguins at certain times of the year is spectacular.
movement, relocation to another place

14. incentive, desire, something that drives or pushes you
I have a lot of motivation to learn English well so that I can study at PMU and get a good job.
incentive, desire, something that drives or pushes you

15. yet, however, nonetheless
I have always liked English and I usually pass the course. Nevertheless, I still need to work hard in my calculus class.
yet, however, nonetheless

16. Our teacher gave us the parameters for the assignment so we know how to do it. We have to create a PowerPoint presentation and give a short speech.
Rules, limits

17. relationship, percentage
The ratio of men and women studying at PMU is not the same. There are more women than men at the university?
relationship, percentage

18. healing, getting well, rehabilitation
We’re sorry to hear that you had an accident. We wish you a quick recovery.
healing, getting well, rehabilitation

19. The tests revealed that he had cancer. I hope he stops smoking now.
showed, discovered

20. Moved, carried, transferred
Rice is transported to Africa every year to help feed hungry people.
Moved, carried, transferred

21. fundamental, original, basic reason
The underlying cause of depression is often when we feel away from friends and family.
fundamental, original, basic reason

22. *utility bill, utilities
The utility of this exercise depends on you. You must study and practice everyday!
value, usefulness
*utility bill, utilities

23. Activities: Practice spelling the words in your notebook.
Write sentences about your experiences using the words and share them with a classmate. (Use the words in your writing class, too!)
Think of creative ways to remember the words and their meaning (i.e.: mnemonic devices)
Create word diagrams to discover and practice different word forms (i.e.: verb, noun, adjective, adverb)

24. EXAMPLE: Word Form Chart