Admire

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To like and respect someone.

Sentence:

Some people that I admire are the teachers

at our school.

Frightened

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Afraid

Sentence:

Some things I am frightened of are criminals.

Influence

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To have an effect on someone or something.

Sentence:

I would like to positively influence my students.

Opportunity

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A chance to do something.

Sentence:

Moving is an opportunity to make new friends.

Serious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Thoughtful and solemn

Sentence:

An ambulance worker has to be serious

about his job.

Ignore

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To take no notice of something.

Sentence:

A loud noise is difficult to ignore.

Integrate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To include people of all races.

Sentence:

Ruby Bridges was in first grade in 1960 when her school began to integrate students.

Surround

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To be on every side of something.

Sentence:

U.S. marshals surrounded Ruby and her mother as they walked into school

on the first day.

Federal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:

Having to do with the central government of a country.

Sentence:

The United States Federal Marshals helped to protect Ruby from any harm.

Barricades

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

Barriers to stop people from getting past a certain point.

Sentence:

The barricades kept the people who were shouting away from the school.

Confusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

The state of not understanding something.

Sentence:

One thing that has caused me confusion

 is getting lost.

Racists

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

People who believe that some races of people are better than others.

Sentence:

Ruby Bridges listened to many racists shout at her.

Imitate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To copy or mimic someone or something.

Sentence:

To imitate a grown-up, a child might

use a funny voice.

Routine

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A regular way of doing things.

Sentence:

We follow routines during our school day.

Quarrel

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

To argue or to disagree.

Sentence:

Friends might quarrel over gossip or other friends.

Realize

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition:

Understood

Sentence:

I hope you realize that it is important to do your best in school.