BY: FRIEDEMANN
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Challenge
Verb/noun: Something requiring effort My brother challenged me to a race. I accepted the challenge of starting a new life in a
foreign country.N.: Challenger: smn. who challengesAdj.: Challenging/challenged
The assignment was challenging. The challenged child still excelled in her school work.
Dependent
Adj.: relying on smn. or sth. I am dependent on my parents for financial support. My future is somewhat dependent on a government
loan for my education.Verb: depend on
I depend on eight hours of sleep.Noun. Smn. who depends
On my tax return, I listed my elderly mother-in-law as a dependent since I take care of her.
Fertile
Adj.: able to produce The soil in northern
Alberta is very fertile She has a fertile
imagination.Noun.: fertility
The venus of Willendorf is an ancient fertility goddess