Vocabulary Words

immigrate: (verb) to move to a new country to live

mutant: (noun) an animal or person with special, new abilities or appearance within a species

ethnic group: (noun) a group of people who share the same history, traditions, language and have similar physical  looks.

diverse: (adjective) many different types

distinct:  (adjective) clear, separate

blizzard: (noun) big snow storm

monsoon: (noun) a very heavy rain storm that usually lasts for a long time

natural hazards: (noun)  bad kinds of weather (ex: flood, hurricane, drought)

mouthwatering: (adjective) delicious

evolution: (noun) the changes to the bodies of animals or humans over a long time that help them fit their environments

cease: (verb) to take by force

govern: (verb) to rule or lead

federal: (noun) national government

enforce: (verb) to act on a rule

constitution: (noun) highest law of the United States, explains the design of govt. a piece of paper or document that describe the rights and freedoms of citizens

executive branch: (noun) highest part of government, describes the president and his helpers

legislative branch: (noun) part of government that makes laws. Congress, made up of the Senate and House of Representatives

judicial branch: (noun) the part of the government that judges--the court system.

Senate: (noun) legislative group--two people from each state

House of Representatives: (noun) legislative group--people from each state depends on the population of that state

Phrases

“responsible for”: to be in control of something, to have a duty that you must take credit or fault for

“take care of”: to watch someone and give them everything they need

Homework: Take 2 pictures with your cellphone and talk about them in 2 or more full written sentences.