BARRIO BOY
Vocabulary and Quickwrite
REASSURING
Part of Speech-verb used as an adjective
Definition-comforting
REASSURING
Ernesto’s teachers were kind and reassuring.
CONTRAPTION
Part of Speech-noun (n.)
Definition-strange machine or gadget
CONTRAPTION
He was amazed by a contraption that closed the door
automatically.
ASSURED
Part of Speech-verb (v.)
Definition-promised confidently
ASSURED
Ernesto’s teachers assured him he would enjoy the
new school.
FORMIDABLE
Part of Speech-adjective (adj.)
Definition-awe-inspiring; impressive
FORMIDABLE
The principal’s appearance was formidable.
INTERPRETER
Part of Speech-noun (n.)
Definition-translator
INTERPRETER
The interpreter knew Chinese, Spanish, French, and
English, so he was able to translate for many people.
QUICKWRITE
Describe what you would do if you lived in (or
visited) a place where you didn’t speak the language
well (or at all).
Write your response in 4-5 complete sentences on
the back of your vocabulary sheet.