Words to Go Lesson 10G

tax Part of speech: verb Definition: to burden Driving in rush hour traffic can tax my nerves. Part of speech: noun We have to pay a tax when we make a purchase.

admission Part of speech: noun Definition: confession We want an admission from the company that they are responsible for the oil spill.

dear Part of speech: adj. Definition: expensive, high-priced Freedom comes at a dear price.

rude Part of speech: adj. Definition: roughly made; crude They lived in a rude hut among the trees.

weigh Part of speech: verb Definition: to consider or examine thoughtfully and carefully The judge should weigh all of the evidence before announcing his verdict.

prompt Part of speech: verb Definition: to remind a person of something; to move to action. You may prompt her with a clue, but don’t tell her the answer. Being mean may prompt others to be mean in return.

edge Part of speech: noun Definition: favorable position; advantage John had the edge in the basketball game because he was 7 feet tall.

forge Part of speech: verb Definition: to make or work into shape; to form To move forward slowly but steadily in spite of difficulty We were determined to forge ahead despite the hard rain.

game Part of speech: adj. Definition: courageous Many animals are game fighters when they’re defending their babies. Definition: ready Jean is always game for an adventure.

steal Part of speech: verb Definition: to move quietly or sneakily After the baby falls asleep, steal out of the room.