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Lesson 32Knowledge Rating Scale Vocabulary WordI’ve never heard this word before.I’ve heard this word, but I don’t know what it means.I know this word…it has something to do with…I know the meaning of this word.abandonattitudecomplicate decreasedominateVocabulary Words Vocabulary WordDefinitionPart of SpeechSynonymAntonymabandonto stop trying to continue; quit; let go ofverbdesert, leave adopt, favorattitudea point of view; state of mind; way of thinking or feelingnounmind setcomplicate to make difficult by adding or involving many parts or details; make complexverbconfusesimplifydecreaseto make or become lessverblessenincreasedominateto have a leading place or position in; be at the head ofverbrule, controlExamplesWordExampleabandonIt is important not to abandon and let go of your dreams. The only thing we should abandon is any negativity from the past that we still hold on to.Can you think of something in your life that you should abandon?attitudeI have found that keeping a positive attitude can make you happier in life. When I have a bad attitude and think negatively about things, I am more likely to be unhappy.What is your attitude when it comes to school?complicate The mathematician dealt with many complicated formulas. They were very complex and consisted of many different parts. Taking on new responsibilities, like a new job, will complicate your life and make it more difficult. What things complicate your life? decreaseWhen business was slow for over 6 months, the employees’ salaries experienced a decrease of $200 per month. Their salaries became less because the company was not bringing in enough money.Have you ever experienced a decrease in pay?dominateWhen the students found out they had a substitute teacher, they felt as if they could dominate the classroom. It was easy for the students to take control of the classroom and clown around with the substitute. When is a time when you have been able to dominate a situation?Fill in the BlankabandonattitudecomplicatedecreasedominateA sales clerk must have a good ________________ with the customers.Michael Jordan was great in basketball and always seemed to _________________ the court.Do not _______________ your day by planning too many activities.I try not to ______________ any job I start.I would like to _____________ the amount of time I spend watching TV.Sentence CompletionOne thing I will never abandon is _____________________________________________.I get a bad attitude when ____________________________________________________.One thing that complicates my life is ___________________________________________.I should decrease the amount of time I spend ____________________________________.One way I dominate is _____________________________________________________.Yes, No, Why?Would your life expectancy decrease if you abandoned a diet of healthy food?Can a bad attitude make a situation more complicated?Do you think a person who dominates would have a controlling attitude?Read and RespondA Safe Place to Sleep (Six Way Paragraphs Middle Level: 3rd Edition, page 8; ISBN 0-8442-2119-8)What complicates the tarantulas’ plans to eat the centipede?Why did the tarantula finally abandon his goal of eating the centipede?What attitude does the centipede have once it wakes up? ................
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