Lesson 33

Knowledge Rating Scale

Vocabulary Word

Ive never heard this word before.

Ive heard this word, but I dont know what it means.

I know this wordit has something to do with

I know the meaning of this word.

accustomed

bewilder

confront

determine

effort

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Part of Speech

Synonym

Antonym

accustomed

in the habit of; used to

adjective

familiar

bewilder

to confuse; puzzle

verb

mystify

explain

confront

to face or oppose boldly

verb

face

back down

determine

to find out exactly; figure out

verb

establish

effort

hard work; trying hard

noun

attempt

Examples

Word

Example

accustomed

I am accustomed to having coffee every morning when I get up. That is my routine. I have made it a habit to drink coffee at the start of each day.

What things in your life you are accustomed to doing?

bewilder

Yesterday, I was entering data on the computer and became bewildered when an error occurred in my calculations. I was confused because this had never happened before.

Can you think of a time in life when you have been bewildered?

confront

To confront my fear of heights, I went to an amusement park to ride the Ferris Wheel. Although heights still scare me, I was proud of myself for facing my fear.

Have you ever had to confront a fear?

determine

Sarah was able to determine the amount of money she spent on groceries each week. Once she learned the amount she spent, she was able to budget her paycheck.

Have you been able to determine how much time it will take to reach your educational goals?

effort

This morning I had to make a real effort to get out of bed. My alarm went off several times. Although it was hard, I was finally able to force myself to get up.

What is something in your life that takes extra effort?

Fill in the Blank

accustomed

bewilder

confront

determine

effort

1. She realized that in order to resolve the problem, she had to _______________ the issue.

2. The baby was _______________ to taking a nap each afternoon.

3. Cindy was able to _____________ how many calories were in her meal by looking at the nutrition facts.

4. Lengthy instructions often _____________ me.

5. It takes real ____________ to get out of bed on a cold, winter morning.

Sentence Completion

1. During the holidays, I am accustomed to ______________________________________.

2. The subject that bewilders me the most is _______________________________________.

3. My biggest fear I need to confront is ___________________________________________.

4. I have always wanted to determine ___________________________________________.

5. It takes effort for me to ____________________________________________________.

Yes, No, Why?

1. Are you accustomed to making an effort to study for tests?

2. If you are bewildered about a troubling situation, are you accustomed to solving the problem yourself or seeking help?

3. Are you determined to confront your fears?

Read and Respond

The Inner Planets (Six Way Paragraphs Introductory Level: 3rd Edition, page 92; ISBN 0-8442-2124-4)

1. How many planets are we accustomed to having in our solar system?

2. What is so bewildering about the planet Mars?

3. What effort has been made to study Mars?

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