n. a piece of work you are given to do (like homework)
assignment *This week's writing assignment is an essay.
n. the power to affect others, change things
influence *TV shows and movies can influence kids.
v. to bend your body in a certain direction, rest your body on something
lean *I leaned on the wall because I felt dizzy.
adj. normal, not special
ordinary *It was an ordinary day and nothing special happened.
n. a set of formal acts for an occasion
ceremony *The wedding ceremony was beautiful.
adj. kind and calm
gentle *The mother gently put her baby to sleep.
adj. on time, punctual
prompt *We promptly started the class.
n. a type of job that needs special education
profession *Doctors and nurses are medical professions.
n. a person who writes poems
poet *Shakespeare is a well-known poet.
v. to move a boat using oars
row *Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream.
v. to draw pictures for a book
illustrate *Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated all of his books.
n. a set of things that happen one after the other
series *My favorite book series is the Harry Potter series.
n. a sports competition
tournament *Our school had a basketball tournament.
n. a certainty that something is real or true
belief *It is my belief that the toothfairy is real.
adv. always
forever
