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Spring 2010, Week 10: Inventions and Wonders

This week, we will do two readings in Unit 3 of our textbook--about inventions and wonders around the world. Click on LIST OF TERMS below to study this week's words.

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mold, , Audio a fungus that causes natural matter to decay (break down)
amazed, Audio 1) feeling that something or someone is incredible; 2) surprised
field, , Audio an open area where crops are grown
crops, , Audio food (fruits, vegetables, nuts) and materials (cotton) that the earth produces
entire, Audio whole or complete
ancient, Audio VERY old (used to describe structures, items, or cultures from very long ago)
treasure, , Audio something valuable
battle, Audio a fight in a war
worship, , Audio 1) to pray to a god; 2) to adore someone like a god
tomb, , Audio a monument used to bury people
strengthen, Audio to make stronger
enlarge, Audio to make bigger
maintain, Audio to take care of; to preserve; to continue
elaborate, Audio 1) complex (not simple); 2) very detailed or decorated
promising, Audio having a lot of potential; gifted; talented


ESL Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
San Diego, CA

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