Vocabulary List: unit 2 / week 5
unit 2 / Week 5 vocabulary list
Constitution - the written set of fundamental principles by which the U.S. is governed
The U.S. Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787. |
politics - the work of government or the management of public business
Many people who work in Washington D.C. have a job in politics. |
humble - not prideful, modest.
Woody Allen was very humble when his fans congratulated him on his award. |
responsibility - an obligation or the act or fact of taking care of someone or something
The young girl took responsibility for breaking the vase by agreeing to pay for it out of her allowance. |
howling - giving a loud, long, mournful cry - as an adjective it can mean "very good"
The wolf is howling. |
vain - having too much pride in your looks, abilities, or other qualities
This vain man spends a lot of time looking at himself in the mirror. |