1. A Very Important Day
Vocabulary

2. enrich Part of Speech: verb (present tense) Syllables: 2 (en/rich)
Definition: make better by adding something
Food manufacturers sometimes enrich breakfast cereals by adding vitamins and minerals.

3. apologized Part of Speech: verb (past tense)
Syllables: 4 (a/pol/o/gized)
Definition: said one was sorry
The friends apologized to each other after their argument because they felt sorry for hurting each others’ feelings.

4. obliged Part of Speech: verb (past tense) Syllables: 2 (o/bliged)
Definition: cooperated; did a favor
I am obliged to you for your generous hospitality.

5. certificate Part of Speech: noun Syllables: 4 (cer/tif/i/cate)
Definition: document that states something is a fact
Drivers must show their birth certificate as proof of their identity in order to get a license.

6. examiner Part of Speech: noun Syllables: 4 (ex/am/in/er)
Definition: person who asks questions to test their knowledge
The examiner said, “Students, you may now begin the AIMS test.”

7. petitioners Part of Speech: noun Syllables: 4 (pe/ti/tion/ers)
Definition: people officially asking for something
The petitioners waited in line at the courthouse to submit their requests.

8. resounded Part of Speech: verb (past tense) Syllables: 3 (re/sound/ed)
Definition: echoed, filled a place with sound
The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children.