1. I can determine the meaning of and use key vocabulary words correctly.
Elena
I can determine the meaning of and use key vocabulary words correctly.

2. bandit (noun)
The bandit demanded the passengers hand over their wallets.

3. bandit (noun)
a robber, often one who is a member of a gang

4. condolences (noun)
The officers expressed their condolences to the family.

5. condolences (noun)
expressions of sympathy for a death

6. dictator (noun)
The dictator would not allow citizens to travel outside of the country.

7. dictator (noun)
a ruler with complete power

8. frantic (verb)
The man was frantic when he found out someone stole his wallet.

9. frantic (verb)
very excited from fear or worry

10. notorious (adj.)
Sharpay is notorious for always having to win the talent show.

11. notorious (adj.)
having a bad reputation

12. refugees (noun)
As the fighting became worse, refugees streamed from the city.

13. refugees (noun)
people who escape to another place for refuge

14. rugged (adj.)
The hiker fell when hiking on the rugged terrain of the mountain.

15. rugged (adj.)
very rough and uneven

16. sombreros (noun)
The farmers wore sombreros to shade their eyes from the sun.

17. sombreros (noun)
Spanish hats with wide brims

18. transformed (verb)
The Autobot transformed into a yellow Dodge Charger.

19. transformed (verb)
changed in appearance

20. urgently (adj.)
The shoppers were in urgent need of the restroom.

21. urgently (adj.)
in a manner that calls for immediate action

22. wounds (noun)
The doctor wrapped the patients wounds in the emergency room.

23. wounds (noun)
injuries in which the skin is broken

24. grief (noun)
After his dog passed away the man felt overwhelmed with grief.

25. grief (noun)
intense sorrow caused by loss

26. determination (noun)
It is the size of ones will which determines success.

27. determination (noun)
firmness of purpose

28. seized (verb)
Joe seized his sisters new toy.

29. seized (verb)
took possession of by force

30. rebel (verb)
James Dean was known to rebel.

31. rebel (verb)
having to do with people who resist authority

32. plaza (noun)
They met at Elm Plaza before going shopping.

33. plaza (noun)
a public square or similar open area in a town or city

34. detain (verb)
The student was detained after school for detention.

35. detain (verb)
to keep from going on

36. boardinghouse (noun)
a house where people pay for meals and lodging

37. boardinghouse (noun)
During the height of the boarding house era, tenants tended to stay for months or even years.

38. boarders (noun)
The boarders unpacked their things and settled in.

39. boarders (noun)
people who stay in a boardinghouse