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Sounds of Success. Vocabulary pg 23. c onstructive (adjective). MEANING. EXAMPLE. u seful; helping with improvement *. My parents think that playing video games is not a constructive use of my time. *. i mpress (verb). MEANING. EXAMPLE. t o make people think highly of you .
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Sounds of Success Vocabulary pg 23
constructive (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE • useful; helping with improvement * • My parents think that playing video games is not a constructive use of my time. *
impress (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to make people think highly of you • Katie hopes the skit she wrote will impress the drama club.
audition (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to try out for a role or part by giving a performance * • Matthew must play two pieces of music to audition for the jazz band.
deport (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to send people back to their country of birth • The government can deport people who do not live here legally.
forefront (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE • the most important or noticeable position • Daniel’s mother is at the forefront of a movement to open a community center in our neighborhood.
recital (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE • a music or dance performance • A number of talented musicians performed at Erin’s piano recital.
excel (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to do something very well • To excel in sports, you have to practice a lot.
nominate (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE • to recommend someone for an award, honor, or job • Members of the soccer team want to nominate Rachelle to run for class president.