Module 8 Vocabulary

4. coming before the main part; done to prepare for something bigger.
8. friendly or helpful feelings toward others.
9. a speech by one person that shares thoughts or feelings aloud.
12. to keep something for later use; also, a supply saved for future need.
13. something or someone that does not follow a rule or pattern.
15. a personal notebook for daily thoughts, events, and feelings.
16. relaxed and informal; not planned or serious.
17. the quality of being kind and giving to others.
18. a strong feeling of longing for something or someone.
20. growing or developing well; thriving.
22. a person or group that supports someone or something, often by providing money or guidance.
23. understood the meaning of something.
24. family members such as aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents.
26. unwillingly or with hesitation.
27. thrown away or no longer kept.
28. done by proper authority or in a formal way.

1. polite and respectful; also relating to citizens and their community life.
2. showing good judgment; reasonable and practical.
3. to commit time or effort to a cause or purpose.
5. pushed or poked gently to get attention or encourage movement.
6. the style or sound of a person’s expression in speaking or writing; their unique way of communicating.
7. quickly and without delay; on time.
10. easy to see or understand; clear.
11. partial darkness; dim light.
14. moving from place to place without a permanent home.
19. thankful and appreciative.
21. lucky; having good results by chance.
25. lasting for a short time; not permanent.