Lesson 11

accelerate (v.)

To make something go faster. Example: The car began to __ when the light turned green.

altitude (n.)

Height above sea level. Example: We checked the __ before hiking up the tall mountain.

anxious (adj.)

Worried or nervous. Example: I felt __ before the first day of school.

anxiety (n.)

A strong feeling of worry. Example: My __ went away after I finished the project.

brace (v.)

To support or get ready for impact. Example: I held the rail to __ myself when the bus stopped.

brace (n.)

A support used to steady a weak part. Example: He wore a __ on his wrist during practice.

bracing (adj.)

Refreshing and full of energy. Example: The cool wind felt __ on our faces.

confident (adj.)

Sure that something will happen. Example: I was __ I could solve the math problem.

confidence (n.)

A feeling of being sure. Example: Winning the race gave me __ for next time.

contact (n.)

Touching or being connected. Example: The ball made __ with the bat and flew far.

contact (v.)

To communicate with someone. Example: I will __ my teacher if I miss class.

exult (v.)

To feel and show great joy. Example: Our team began to __ after scoring the winning goal.

hangar (n.)

A building where airplanes are kept. Example: The small plane sat inside the __ overnight.

maximum (n.)

The greatest amount possible. Example: The ride has a __ of two people at a time.

methodical (adj.)

Done in an organized careful way. Example: We made a __ plan to clean the messy room.