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Key Writers Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena.Ā 
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction.Ā 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States.Ā 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.Ā 
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to treat
to treat
[Verb]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Ex: Always treat animals with care and compassion.Ā 
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African American

a person of African origin who is born in or living in the United States

Ex: The documentary highlighted the experiences of African Americans throughout history.Ā 
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unfairly
unfairly
[Adverb]

in a way that lacks justice or equality

Ex: She was unfairly passed over for promotion despite her excellent work.Ā 
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poor
poor
[Adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: He wanted to help the poor family who were struggling to afford basic necessities like food and clothing.Ā 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: He is moving to a different country to pursue his career.Ā 
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to get
to get
[Verb]

to obtain something by paying an amount of money for it

Ex: She got a beautiful painting at the art auction.Ā 
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unfair
unfair
[Adjective]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

Ex: It's unfair that some students get extra time on exams while others don't.Ā 
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The rules of chess dictate how each piece moves.Ā 
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library card

a personal identification card issued by a library that allows an individual to borrow books

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to borrow
to borrow
[Verb]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Ex: Can I borrow your umbrella?Ā It's raining outside, and I left mine at home.Ā 
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reading
reading
[noun]

the act or process of looking at a written or printed piece and comprehending its meaning

Ex: Her reading of the novel was interrupted by a loud noise outside.Ā 
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to dream
to dream
[Verb]

to think about something that one desires very much

Ex: I dream of traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.Ā 
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie.Ā 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The swim instructor teaches children how to swim.Ā 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.Ā 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills.Ā 
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to come out

to be published, released, or made available to the public

Ex: The new book by the acclaimed author will come out next month.Ā 
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black
black
[Adjective]

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

Ex: She is proud of her Black heritage and actively participates in cultural events that celebrate her community.Ā 
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unfairness

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

Ex: The unfairness of the decision angered the team.Ā 
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society
society
[noun]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

Ex: In modern society, technological advancements have drastically changed the way we communicate and interact.Ā 
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

to cause illness or medical conditions in an individual

Ex: The flu virus can quickly affect individuals, causing symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.Ā 
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.Ā 
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comfortable
comfortable
[Adjective]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

Ex: She felt comfortable in her pajamas and slippers at home.Ā 
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skin color

the coloring of a person's face

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to matter
to matter
[Verb]

to be important or have a great effect on someone or something

Ex: It doesn't matter what time you arrive; the event will still start at 7 PM.Ā 
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heart attack

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his chest and was rushed to the hospital with a suspected heart attack.Ā 
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fight
fight
[noun]

an argument over something

Ex: After the fight about the broken vase, they didn't talk for a week.Ā 
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treatment
treatment
[noun]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

Ex: The delicate vase required careful treatment during transportation to avoid any damage.Ā 
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race
race
[noun]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

Ex: While race can be a source of identity and pride for some, it has also been a source of division and oppression throughout history.Ā 
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to inspire

to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive

Ex: Her teacher's words of encouragement inspired her to pursue her dreams.Ā 
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activist
activist
[noun]

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

Ex: The activist organized a large protest to demand better working conditions for factory employees.Ā 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: He played Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on the violin.Ā 
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piano
piano
[noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: I learned how to read sheet music to play the piano.Ā 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography.Ā 
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musician
musician
[noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms.Ā 
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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity.Ā 
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