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The Fear Place

The Fear Place. Key Vocabulary Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme 2 – Give It All You’ve Got. © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com. See if you can correctly define the following vocabulary words. If necessary, use the context clues from the sample sentences to help you. cautious. cautious.

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The Fear Place

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  1. The Fear Place Key Vocabulary Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme 2 – Give It All You’ve Got © Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com

  2. See if you can correctly define the following vocabulary words.

  3. If necessary, use the context clues from the sample sentences to help you.

  4. cautious

  5. cautious Sample Sentence: You should always be cautious when you cross the street.

  6. cautious Definition: adj. Careful; not taking chances

  7. concentrate

  8. concentrate Sample Sentence: I couldn’t concentrate on my homework because of all the loud noise outside.

  9. concentrate Definition: v. To give your full attention to something

  10. discomfort

  11. discomfort Sample Sentence: John felt discomfort whenever he had to get up in front of the class and talk.

  12. discomfort Definition: n. A feeling of uneasiness or distress; not being comfortable

  13. dismayed

  14. dismayed Sample Sentence: She was dismayed when she realized she lost her car keys.

  15. dismayed Definition: adj. Troubled or distressed; full of concern

  16. excitement

  17. excitement Sample Sentence: The president’s arrival caused much excitement in the small town.

  18. excitement Definition: n. A stirred-up feeling; a state of increased activity

  19. immobile

  20. immobile Sample Sentence: Four flat tires and an empty gas tank left the car immobile.

  21. immobile Definition: adj. Unable to move; fixed in one place

  22. stamina

  23. stamina Sample Sentence: After months of training, Bill finally had the stamina to run a marathon.

  24. stamina Definition: n. The strength to not get tired quickly

  25. terrified

  26. terrified Sample Sentence: Marcus was terrified when he saw the rattlesnake on the path.

  27. terrified Definition: adj. Very frightened; filled with overpowering fear

  28. unsure

  29. unsure Sample Sentence: Due to the cold weather, we were unsure about going on the picnic.

  30. unsure Definition: adj. Not certain; having doubts

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