Leveled Word Cards (English Language Development) (Grade 4)
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decisions
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Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
choices, considerations
Making Word Connections
decide, decision
More Word Connections
laws, rules, government, president
decisionsdecisions
Definition
choices that a person makes
In Context
The people of this country have
helped to make many decisions
that affect their lives.
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government
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governmentgovernment
Definition
the group of people in charge of a
country or state
In Context
The President is the head of the
government in the United States.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
political system
Making Word Connections
govern, governmental, governor
More Word Connections
laws, Washington, D.C., leaders
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Academic Vocabulary
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politics
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Part of Speech
Noun
Synonym
government
Making Word Connections
political
More Word Connections
position, leaders, laws, vote
Definition
ideas and activities that are
concerned with government
politicspolitics
In Context
If you like to give speeches and
make laws, you might want to go
into politics.
Academic Vocabulary
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responsibility
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responsibilityresponsibility
Definition
the state of being in charge of
decisions
In Context
The President has a responsibility
to make the right decisions for our
country.
Part of Speech
Noun
Synonyms
obligation, duty
Antonym
irresponsibility
Making Word Connections
response, responsible
More Word Connections
mature, adults, politicians,
trustworthy
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seriously
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seriouslyseriously
Definition
in a way that shows that you think
something is important
In Context
Presidents of the United States must
take their job seriously to be able
to make the right decisions for the
country.
Part of Speech
Adverb
Synonyms
sincerely, earnestly, intently
Antonym
jokingly
Making Word Connections
serious, seriousness
More Word Connections
decisions, country, job,
characteristic
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