A Very Important Day

Vocabulary

enrichPart of Speech: verb (present

tense)

Syllables: 2 (en/rich)

Definition: make better by

adding something

Food manufacturers sometimes

enrich breakfast cereals by

adding vitamins and

minerals.

apologizedPart of Speech: verb (past

tense)

Syllables: 4 (a/pol/o/gized)

Definition: said one was sorry

The friends apologized to each

other after their argument

because they felt sorry for

hurting each others’ feelings.

obliged

Part of Speech: verb (past

tense)

Syllables: 2 (o/bliged)

Definition: cooperated; did

a favor

I am obliged to you for your

generous hospitality.

certificate

Part of Speech: noun

Syllables: 4 (cer/tif/i/cate)

Definition: document that states

something is a fact

Drivers must show their birth

certificate as proof of their

identity in order to get a license.

examiner

Part of Speech: noun

Syllables: 4 (ex/am/in/er)

Definition: person who asks

questions to test their knowledge

The examiner said, “Students, you

may now begin the AIMS test.”

petitioners

Part of Speech: noun

Syllables: 4 (pe/ti/tion/ers)

Definition: people officially

asking for something

The petitioners waited in

line at the courthouse to

submit their requests.

resounded

Part of Speech: verb (past

tense)

Syllables: 3 (re/sound/ed)

Definition: echoed, filled a

place with sound

The schoolyard resounded with

the laughter of children.