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Spring 2013, Week 2: Washington and Lincoln

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This week, we will read about the lives of two famous U.S. Presidents. Click on LIST OF TERMS to study our vocabulary words for the week.

A	B
conscientious,	very hardworking; determined to do your job well
widow,	a woman whose husband has died
mansion, ,	a huge, elegant house
thrive,	to be successful;prosperous (used to describe a business, company, economy, etc.)
hardship,	a difficulty in one's life; an obstacle that is hard to overcome
weapon, ,	something (like a gun or knife) that is used to fight, attack, or defend yourself
battle,	a fight between two armies in a war
cabin, ,	a very simple, rustic, and usually small house (made from wood)
bright,	naturally smart or intelligent
trustworthy,	honest and dependable
awful,	terrible; very bad
slavery,	the state of "owning" another human as a slave
abolish,	to eliminate or put an end to something, usually an unfair policy or practice
can't stand,	to hate; to really dislike
assassinate,	to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons
extraordinary,	amazing; incredible; remarkable
host,	to organize and be in charge of a social event or party
will,	(noun): an official legal document that indicates a person's wishes after they die
the Revolutionary War,	a war from 1775-1783 in which the American colonies fought for freedom against England
the Civil War,	a war from 1861-1865 in which the Northern U.S. states fought against the Southern U.S. states
Declaration of Independence,	the official document, signed by George Washington, which gave America its freedom from England
Emancipation Proclamation,	the official document, signed by Lincoln, which gave freedom to black slaves

ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education

Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)

San Diego, CA

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