1. WordDefinitionExample Accumulation ac-cu- mu-la-tion (noun) A gradual increase in the ____________ of something Due to the accumulation of boxes in our apartment, there is no place for people to _______ (base form of verb). The accumulation of ____________ in the environment has led to global warming. The accumulation of ____________ in the environment has led to global warming. Word bank:

2. WordDefinitionExample To contradict con-tra-dict (verb) If a statement or story contradicts another one, the facts in it are so ___________ that both statements cannot be ____________. My boyfriend’s details about the party contradicts what my ________(noun) told me! opposite words: agree, support The woman’s story about the ______ contradicts what other people said that they saw. Word bank: best friend cousin sister Word bank: accident theft robbery murder

3. WordDefinitionExample To exhibit Ex-hib-it (verb) To show a quality, sign or emotion in a way that people __________ notice. My best friend frequently exhibits ___________ (noun) when she can’t figure out how to solve the math problem. Someone who smokes cigarettes exhibits health problems by __________. (verb+ing) and _________ (verb+ing). Word bank: frustration anger disappointment fear hopelessness Word bank: coughing wheezing sneezing sitting down

4. WordDefinitionExample Inevitable in-ev-i-ta-ble (adj) Certain to happen and ______________to avoid. I knew that it was inevitable that we would have to write a(an) __________ (noun) on the novel we read in English class. I learned in health class that _____(verb+ing) leads to inevitable health problems. Word bank: essay exam thesis statement paragraph Word bank: smoking using drugs drinking

5. WordDefinitionExample manipulate ma-nip-u-late (verb) To make someone do exactly what you want by tricking or ____________ her. Fast food restaurants, such as _________, manipulates their customers into eating _______ (noun) and _______ (noun) even though these foods are not good for us. Word bank: