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Stress the 1st Syllable of These Nouns. Study, Then Practice Below.
| caution: safety, related to being safe |
Please use caution when working with that machine. |
| challenge: a difficulty that a person deals with, used in positive ways. |
She likes challenges. They help her learn and grow. |
| core: center or basic part of something |
Seeds are near the core of an apple. She did exercises for her core: her stomach and hips. |
| course: a class, also a route, either by road or symbolically, similar to "track" |
He is taking a difficult physics course. He is on a new course. He has a new job and new friends. |
| crack: a rip or tear in something hard, such as rock or concrete |
There were many large cracks in the sidewalk. It needed repair. |
| harvest: the time when fruits and vegetables are ripe and they are taken from the fields. |
This is the time of harvest. Everything is ripe. |
| intrigue: drama, mystery and suspense |
The movie had a lot of intrigue. The main character was a spy who betrayed her friends. |
| mirror: a place where you see your reflection, anything symbolic of reflection |
She sees her age in the mirror. She cannot deny her many years. |
| particle: a very small biological thing |
There are many particles of dust in the air. I feel like I will sneeze. |
| Stress the 2nd Syllable |
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| abroad: out of one's native country |
We're going abroad next year. We plan to visit Japan and China. |
| advice: words given to assist another person |
I welcome your advice. Any ideas you have could help me to make a wise decision. |
| Stress the 3rd Syllable |
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| disapproval: dislike or lack of acceptance |
He expressed his disapproval of the new governor's budget. |
1. I think you are on the right ___________. Everything seems right.
2. The _____________ was wonderful. There were many large and healthy foods.
3. The biologist examined specimens from the pond in a microscope. He found many interesting ______________.
4. I won't give you ________________ about marriage. You have to figure things out for yourself.
5. There were many _______________ in the stone wall. It needed repair.
6. He faced many _______________ when starting his new job. He had to learn fast and prove himself.
7. Do use ______________ when crossing the street. Drivers are often distracted.
8. We're travelling _______________ this summer. We will visit Amsterdam.
9. Life does not have to be full of ________________. You can live simply, without too many difficulties.
10. She placed a ______________ on her dressing table.
11. She spoke with ________________ about the tax increase.
12. Many people do exercises on their __________. It helps when the center of the body is strong.
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