Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 1 Education Reading 1: A Return to Homeschooling No. Word Part of Speech 1 allow v. to let; give permission for 2 belief n. confidence; faith 3 come along phr. 4 continue v. to keep on 5 educate v. to teach at a school or university Meaning (English) Meaning to occur, take place, happen the practice of teaching one's own 6 homeschooling n. 7 be on the rise phr. 8 popularity n. the quality or fact of being popular 9 population n. total number of people 10 private adj. personal 11 religious adj. of or relating to religion 12 replace v. children at home, instead of sending them to school to increase to take the place of Reading 2: The Flipped Classroom No. Word Part of Speech 1 access v. 2 active adj. 3 approach v. to move closer 4 benefit v. to profit; obtain a benefit 5 communicate v. to transmit thoughts or feelings 6 deliver v. to provide 7 flipped classroom phr. 8 lecture n. lesson; educational talk to students 9 process n. a series of actions to make a particular result 10 situation n. circumstance, environment 11 traditional adj. handed down by tradition 12 variety n. Meaning (English) to enter; use engaging energetically a classroom that uses the flipped learning system of education diversity ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 3: Technology in the Classroom No. Word Part of Speech 1 advantage n. 2 available adj. being possible to use 3 debate n. discussion; argument 4 disadvantage n. something that makes things difficult 5 matter n. topic; situation 6 method n. specific way of doing something 7 purchase v. to buy something 8 research n. careful study 9 resource n. supply used for needs 10 search engine phr. 11 separate v. to keep apart 12 technology n. scientific knowledge applied in useful ways Meaning (English) Meaning benefit a program that helps the user search on the computer Reading 4: Defining Education No. Word Part of Speech Meaning (English) 1 apprentice n. a person who learns a skill by working for an expert 2 come to mind phr. to remember 3 defined adj. determined, fixed 4 formal adj. official 5 informal adj. not formal 6 interact v. to communicate or do things with other people 7 master n. an expert in a particular field 8 observe v. to watch 9 organized adj. 10 repair v. 11 structured adj. having a clearly defined structure or organization 12 vocational adj. relating to an occupation arranged in a systematic way to fix; restore; mend ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 5: How Teachers Are Viewed No. Word Part of Speech 1 be compared to phr. 2 comfortable adj. 3 contribute v. 4 cultural adj. 5 development n. 6 discover v. to find for the first time; notice 7 encourage v. to boost; inspire; stimulate 8 fear v. to be afraid of 9 instruction n. teaching; education 10 perform v. to do a job or a piece of work 11 promote v. 12 punish v. Meaning (English) to have similarities or differences drawn between producing or affording physical comfort, support, or ease give to help achieve something of or relating to culture the act or process of developing; growth; progress to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further to make someone suffer for doing something wrong ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 2 Management Reading 6: Business and the Internet No. Word Part of Speech 1 brand n. a product manufactured by a company under a specific name 2 customer n. a person who purchases goods 3 data n. information or facts about something 4 hire v. to employ 5 improve v. to make something better 6 increase v. to grow in size or amount 7 location n. a specific place 8 manage v. to be in charge of 9 marketing n. the act of advertising 10 sale n. process of selling 11 supplier n. a person or organization that provides a particular product or service 12 worker n. someone who works Meaning (English) Meaning Reading 7: Managing Remote Teams No. Word Part of Speech 1 challenge v. to invite to compete 2 chat n. an informal conversation 3 communicate v. to transmit thoughts or feelings 4 employee n. 5 focus on phr. 6 measure v. to determine the size or amount 7 progress n. advancement 8 regularly adv. 9 relationship n. 10 remote adj. 11 schedule n. 12 valuable adj. Meaning (English) a person working for another person or a business firm for pay to give all your attention, effort, etc. to a particular subject at the usual time each day, week, or month a connection or association distant; far; isolated plan of things important; having worth or quality ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 8: Common Mistakes of Managers No. Word Part of Speech 1 assign v. to allocate 2 especially adv. particularly 3 individual adj. single human being 4 manager n. a person who controls and runs a business or group 5 mistake n. error; blunder 6 responsible adj. having the job or duty of taking care of something 7 setting goal phr. to make a target or goal to reach 8 skill n. ability 9 talent n. natural ability 10 task n. duty; responsibility 11 timeline phr. 12 waste v. Meaning (English) Meaning graphic representation of the passage of time to use too much of something without using it properly Reading 9: Keeping Up Employee Interest No. Word Part of Speech 1 attitude n. 2 be more likely phr. having a higher possibility of happening 3 behavior n. manner of behaving or acting 4 care about phr. to give attention to; to have interest in 5 costly adj. expensive 6 effort n. 7 in terms of phr. 8 involve v. to have; contain; include 9 replace v. to take the place of 10 reward n. something received in return for good work 11 succeed v. to achieve an intended purpose 12 suffer v. to feel pain or worry Meaning (English) position; mood work to do something used to show how something is explained, described or judged ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 10: Managing in the Public Sector No. Word Part of Speech 1 achieve v. to become successful 2 agency n. bureau; company; firm 3 associate v. to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc. 4 determine v. to decide officially 5 examine v. to look closely at 6 long-range adj. 7 management n. the control and organizing of a business or other organization 8 military n. the armed forces 9 organization n. 10 performance n. 11 sector n. 12 strategic adj. Meaning (English) considering or extending into the future the manner or way in which the parts of something are ordered the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc. section carefully planned to achieve a purpose ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 3 General Science Reading 11: The Carlsbad Caverns No. Word Part of Speech 1 cavern n. a large cave 2 chemical n. artificial substances 3 coast n. seashore; shoreline 4 contain v. to hold; accommodate 5 drop n. an extremely small amount of a liquid 6 influence n. impact 7 mineral n. a chemical substance that is found in the ground 8 react v. to act as a result of something else 9 remain v. to stay behind 10 sheet n. large, thin piece of material 11 usual adj. 12 variety n. Meaning (English) Meaning normal, customary diversity Reading 12: A Mysterious Force of Nature No. Word Part of Speech 1 circle v. to move around in a circle 2 distance n. place or time that is far away 3 figure out phr. 4 float v. to hover in the air 5 force n. power; energy 6 graviton n. tiny things that cause gravity 7 gravity n. the force that holds objects down without floating 8 mind n. brain; sense 9 mysterious adj. strange and not known about someone or something 10 obey v. to do what you are told to do 11 remain v. to stay behind 12 unseen adj. Meaning (English) to come to understand /find out by thinking carefully not seen ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 13: Nature’s Electricity No. Word Part of Speech 1 atom n. the smallest part of an element 2 charge n. electrical identity; either positive or negative 3 electrical adj. 4 electricity n. 5 electron n. 6 get rid of phr. 7 lightning n. 8 negative charge phr. 9 positive charge phr. 10 proton n. 11 static adj. being unchangeable 12 unbalanced adj. not balanced or not properly balanced Meaning (English) Meaning electric; concerned with electricity the science dealing with electric charges and currents a particle of matter that has a negative charge to eliminate the bright flashes of light caused by a storm having more negative electrons than positive electrons having more positive electrons than positive electrons a particle of matter that has a positive charge Reading 14: Jumping Water No. Word Part of Speech 1 alive adj. 2 effect n. the result of a particular influence 3 experiment n. scientific test 4 extremely adv. in a way that is much more than usual or expected 5 get damaged phr. to be harmed or impaired 6 heat up phr. to become or make something warm or hot 7 immediately adv. right away; without delay 8 material n. physical substance 9 occur v. to happen 10 pan n. 11 pressure n. 12 situation n. Meaning (English) living a metal container with a handle for cooking food the force produced by pressing against something circumstance ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 15: The Faith of Scientists No. Word Part of Speech 1 as a result phr. an outcome caused by something 2 be supposed to phr. to be responsible for an action 3 conduct v. to carry out 4 flat adj. even; level 5 include v. to add something to a group 6 naturalist n. scientists who do not believe in supernatural things 7 observe v. to watch 8 openly v. frankly; without hiding 9 progress v. to become stronger and more developed 10 reality n. real things, circumstances 11 religious adj. 12 supernatural n. Meaning (English) of or relating to religion being unable to be explained by natural causes and science ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 4 Fine Arts Reading 16: Art in the Age of Computers No. Word Part of Speech 1 add v. to include (usually followed by in) 2 allow v. to let; give permission to 3 come to life phr. to become alive 4 exact adj. completely accurate 5 fiction n. tale; story; made-up 6 influence v. to have an effect on 7 interact v. 8 laser n. 9 life-like adj. 10 range n. 11 rapidly adv. 12 view v. Meaning (English) Meaning to communicate or do things with other people a narrow beam of concentrated light produced by a special machine something that looks alive a variety; a set of different things speedily, with great speed to look at; observe Reading 17: Cartoons as Art No. Word Part of Speech 1 additionally adv. 2 appear v. 3 be made by phr. 4 cartoon n. 5 deal with phr. to look after or address 6 full-length adj. the entirety of something instead of a shortened version 7 illustrate v. to explain by using pictures 8 interest v. to encourage the attention of 9 popular adj. 10 purpose n. particular reason; aim 11 sculpture n. an artistic object from wood, clay or other materials 12 TV shows phr. Meaning (English) added; more; supplementary to be seen to be created by a humorous drawing or series of drawings in a newspaper or magazine being liked television show ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 18: Aztec Art No. Word Part of Speech 1 admired v. to receive admiration 2 appearance n. outward look or aspect 3 destroyed adj. demolished, ruined 4 earthen adj. made of earth (or baked clay) 5 existence n. the state or fact of existing; being 6 free-standing adj. unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone 7 goddess n. 8 pay respect phr. 9 range n. the area within which something operates 10 represent v. to symbolize 11 viewer n. a person who watches television, videos, etc. 12 intend to phr. Meaning (English) Meaning a female god or deity to show respect to to have the intent of doing Reading 19: The History of Paint No. Word Part of Speech 1 apply v. 2 binder n. 3 burnt adj. 4 chapter n. a section of a book 5 contain v. to have or hold within 6 long-lasting paint adj. paint that lasts for a long time 7 no matter what phr. used to say that something is always true even if something happens 8 pigment n. the natural color of something 9 realistic adj. 10 solvent n. a substance that dissolves another to form a solution 11 stick v. fix something on something else n. a painting medium for powdered pigments, consisting usually of egg yolk and water 12 tempera Meaning (English) to put to use, especially for a particular purpose something used to tie or bind multiple things together to be damaged with intense heat portraying reality ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 20: Strange Things on the Wall No. Word Part of Speech 1 appear v. 2 burn up phr. to be destroyed by heat 3 evil adj. vice; wicked 4 except for phr. with the exception of 5 fancy adj. 6 gargoyle n. ornamental; decorative; not plain a grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal 7 grotesque n. extremely ugly 8 gurgle n. a hollow bubbling sound 9 be connected to phr. be related to 10 originally adv. at first; at the beginning 11 spirit n. an angel or demon 12 stare v. to look at something or someone for a long time without moving your eyes Meaning (English) to be seen ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 5 Language Reading 21: Meaning Without Words No. Word Part of Speech 1 background n. a person’s different circumstances 2 communication n. the act or process of communicating 3 cross one’s arms phr. 4 depend on v. 5 in general phr. 6 mirror v. to reflect 7 movement n. the act, process, or result of moving 8 nonverbal adj. 9 point v. 10 rub v. 11 stressed adj. 12 various adj. Meaning (English) Meaning to make the arms crossed be controlled or determined by in most cases; usually not expressed in spoken words to direct (the finger, the attention, etc.) at, to, or upon something to move (two things) with pressure and friction over or back and forth over each other suffering severe physical strain or distress diverse; assorted Reading 22: Learning a Foreign Language No. Word Part of Speech 1 appreciate v. to be grateful or thankful for 2 aspect n. a particular part or feature of something 3 be afraid to phr. to be scared to do something 4 be willing to phr. ready, eager, or happy to do something 5 confusing adj. causing confusion 6 context n. circumstances that form the setting for an event, etc. 7 effort n. work to do something 8 experience v. to be in a particular situation 9 form n. shape; structure 10 greeting n. polite word or sign of welcome 11 native speaker phr. 12 pronounce v. Meaning (English) someone who speaks that language as their first language to enunciate or articulate ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 23: Animal Communication No. Word Part of Speech 1 attract v. 2 comfortable adj. 3 competition n. contention; opposition; rivalry 4 danger n. something that could cause harm 5 emotion n. 6 identify v. 7 mating season phr. a certain period when animals mate 8 near adj. being close in distance 9 obvious adj. clear; evident; plain 10 pattern n. a repeated combination 11 signal n. action that communicates a meaning 12 spot v. to detect or recognize; locate or identify by seeing Meaning (English) Meaning to arouse interest being in a state of physical or mental comfort any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate, love, etc. to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing Reading 24: How Languages Change Over Time No. Word Part of Speech 1 awesome adj. 2 combination n. the act of combining or the state of being combined 3 consider v. to think carefully about 4 describe v. to explain with details 5 experience n. knowledge; familiarity 6 factor n. 7 generation n. 8 geographic adj. 9 location n. 10 regular adj. 11 source n. 12 terrific adj. Meaning (English) incredible one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation the entire body of individuals born and living at about the same time relating to the location of a place a specific place usual; normal; customary where something begins or comes from excellent ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 25: Esperanto No. Word Part of Speech 1 degree n. 2 divide v. 3 enemy n. 4 estimate v. 5 Jewish adj. 6 Latin n. 7 major adj. 8 Pole n. a Polish citizen, or a person of Polish origin 9 root n. the fundamental or essential part 10 script n. written text 11 spy n. a person who secretly collects and reports information about an enemy 12 tradition n. custom; practice; belief Meaning (English) the extent of something to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc. a person who is actively opposed or hostile to something/someone to guess or calculate the relative amount of of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews or Judaism the language of Latin people be of great importance ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 6 Sports Medicine Reading 26: Can You Exercise Too Much? No. Word Part of Speech 1 addiction n. unhealthy obsession 2 damage v. to harm or impair 3 depressed adj. 4 disease n. illness, sickness 5 exercise v. to engage in physical activity for health 6 function n. purpose for which a thing is made 7 injury n. a bodily harm 8 keep in shape phr. 9 manage v. to succeed in doing something 10 prevent v. to keep something from happening 11 properly adv. 12 recommend v. Meaning (English) Meaning to be extremely sad all the time to maintain the ideal body shape appropriately; correctly to suggest something suitable Reading 27: East vs. West, Which Is Best? No. Word Part of Speech 1 afford v. to have enough money 2 approach n. a way of dealing with something 3 be supposed to phr. 4 attitude n. 5 costly adj. 6 equipment n. 7 get into shape phr. 8 martial arts phr. 9 necessarily adv. 10 positive adj. 11 variety n. 12 weight lifting phr. Meaning (English) be expected or required to do something as a duty position; mood expensive the set of tools, clothing, needed for a particular purpose to exercise, etc. to be healthy method of fighting without any other weapons in a way that is needed or required, or is unavoidable happy or hopeful diversity sport that consists of lifting the heaviest load possible over the head ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 28: The Rise of Sports Injuries No. Word Part of Speech 1 appropriate adj. 2 contribute v. to help achieve a goal 3 equal v. to be the same as a particular number or amount 4 injury n. physical or emotional harm or damage 5 measure n. a plan or actions taken to achieve a purpose 6 mental adj. intellectual; relating to the mind 7 participate in phr. to engage in 8 physical adj. relating to the body 9 Statistics n. mathematic study of numerical facts 10 treatment n. medical care given to a patient for an illness of injury 11 well-being adj. 12 youth n. Meaning (English) Meaning suitable; fitting someone’s healthy and happiness state of being young Reading 29: Exercise as Medicine No. Word Part of Speech 1 be likely to phr. 2 cancer n. disease caused by uncontrolled cell growth 3 effort n. work to do something 4 estimate v. to guess or calculate the relative answer of 5 extremely adv. in a way that is much more than usual or expected 6 obese adj. being very overweight 7 obesity n. state of being very fat 8 patient n. a person who is under medical care or treatment 9 proper adj. 10 quality n. the degree of excellence of something 11 support n. help given to someone who is having a problem 12 target v. to set a goal Meaning (English) have a high possibility of appropriate ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 30: No More Needles No. Word Part of Speech 1 athlete n. a person who performs a sport 2 bacteria n. very small organisms that sometimes cause diseases 3 bump n. a raised area on any smooth surface 4 effective adj. 5 germ n. 6 life-saving adj. 7 medicine n. drugs that help heal one’s illnesses/injuries 8 needle n. a thin, long metal used to inject medicine into the body 9 obvious adj. clear; evident; plain 10 painful adj. affected with, causing, or characterized by pain 11 patch n. a piece of material 12 vaccine n. a shot that contains a weak version of a disease that helps the body fight that disease in the future Meaning (English) producing the wanted result a tiny organism capable of causing sickness something that can save one’s life ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 7 Social Science Reading 31: Hugs Save Lives No. Word Part of Speech 1 belonging n. 2 closely adv. 3 comfort n. 4 emotional adj. involving or relating to emotions 5 essential adj. vital; necessary 6 friendship n. the state of being friends with someone else 7 hug n. a tight clasp with the arms; embrace Meaning (English) Meaning feeling of acceptance and attachment near; close by relief the organs and processes in your body which protect you from illness and infection 8 immune system phr. 9 maintenance n. the state of being maintained 10 relationship n. an emotional or other connection between people 11 security n. feeling of being safe 12 unimportant adj. not important Reading 32: Third Culture Kids No. Word Part of Speech 1 attitude n. way of thinking or feeling towards something/someone 2 comparison n. the state of being compared 3 confusion n. state of being confused 4 escape v. to slip away from pursuit or peril 5 freely adv. 6 immigrant n. a person who migrates to another country 7 immigrate v. to come to a different country in order to live there 8 opportunity n. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion 9 population n. total number of people 10 reminder n. the thing makes you think about the other thing 11 significant adj. 12 struggle n. Meaning (English) openly, without reserve important difficulty, obstacle ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 33: Raising Children No. Word Part of Speech 1 approach n. 2 be involved in phr. 3 daycare n. 4 entire adj. 5 freedom n. 6 independent adj. 7 individual adj. 8 parenting n. 9 reflect v. to reproduce; show 10 term n. word used within a certain field 11 typical adj. usual, normal 12 uncommon adj. not usual or rare Meaning (English) Meaning a way of dealing with something to be a part of or related to an event a place that takes care of young children while parents are working during the day whole; all of the state of being free liberated; self-governing means relating to one person or thing, rather than to a large group the skill or process of caring for and raising a child Reading 34: The Treatment of Elderly People No. Word Part of Speech 1 advice n. 2 be associated with phr. to be related to 3 bored adj. lacking interest 4 celebrate v. to honor or acknowledge happily and publicly 5 celebration n. an event to celebrate 6 definition n. the exact meaning of a word or concept 7 fear v. to be afraid of; dread 8 lonely adj. to feel loneliness 9 nursing home phr. a place to take care of old people 10 responsibility n. the state of having a duty for doing something phr. community of retired people 11 12 retirement communities wisdom n. Meaning (English) suggestion; counsel the quality or state of being wise ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 35: Extroverts and Introverts No. Word Part of Speech 1 businessman n. a man who works in business 2 characteristic n. feature 3 comfortable adj. 4 description n. 5 extrovert n. 6 gathering n. a meeting between multiple people 7 individual n. one person 8 interact v. to communicate with one another 9 introvert adj. a person who prefers time alone rather than with many others 10 own adj. belonging to oneself 11 personality n. person's unique character 12 research v. to study in depth Meaning (English) producing physical or emotional comfort statement that describes something or someone a person who enjoys socializing with others ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Chapter 8 People Reading 36: The First American No. Word Part of Speech 1 admire v. to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval 2 announce v. to make known publicly or officially 3 colonial adj. 4 discover v. to find for the first time; notice 5 earn v. to acquire through merit 6 experiment n. to test theories 7 figure n. person who is very important 8 generally adv. 9 observe v. to watch or monitor 10 rod n. a straight, long, and thin pole 11 schooling n. education that children receive at school 12 thinker n. a person who thinks in a specific way Meaning (English) Meaning relating to a colony in general; usually Reading 37: A Girl with a Message to Share No. Word Part of Speech 1 advance v. to move forward 2 allow v. to let; give permission for 3 attempt n. trial 4 award v. to give an award to someone 5 demand v. to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right 6 experience n. knowledge or skill gained over a period of time 7 fund n. a sum of money for a special purpose 8 graduate v. to receive a degree after completing years of study 9 Nobel Peace Prize phr. Meaning (English) a very valuable award only given to figures who have worked to maintain world peace 10 organization n. a group of people working for a purpose together 11 right n. legal entitlement of a person 12 stand up for phr. to publicly show support for an issue ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 38: A Most Unusual Man No. Word Part of Speech 1 accept v. to receive willingly 2 advice n. suggestion; counsel 3 amaze v. 4 be moved by phr. 5 beyond prep. 6 calculator n. 7 crowded adj. 8 direction n. 9 mental adj. relating to the mind 10 middle-aged adj. being of the age intermediate between youth and old age 11 speed-reading phr. reading in a fast pace 12 unusual adj. not usual, common, or ordinary Meaning (English) Meaning to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly become touched/emotional by something surpassing, above a machine that calculates things fast full of people instruction for reaching a place Reading 39: To Help China No. Word Part of Speech 1 actress n. 2 amazing adj. 3 consider v. to think carefully about 4 hire v. to employ 5 journey n. a trip over a long period of time 6 local adj. regional; provincial 7 offer v. to present for sale 8 officer n. a person of authority in the armed services, etc. 9 stage n. place where people perform 10 tie v. to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, etc. 11 tightly adv. in a tight manner; closely; firmly 12 working-class adj. relating to the working class Meaning (English) a woman who acts professionally surprising ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning Timed Reading for Fluency 4 Word Lists Reading 40: The Shrimp Who Became a Whale No. Word Part of Speech 1 actively adv. in an active manner; passionately 2 bored adj. tired or lacking interest 3 champion n. winner; title holder 4 contain v. to hold a substance 5 impress v. to make someone feel respect and admiration 6 involved phr. 7 practice n. 8 sickly adj. ill, sick 9 slave trade phr. business of selling and buying slaves 10 slavery n. enslaving and controlling slaves 11 speech n. a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience 12 terrible adj. Meaning (English) related to or engaged in custom, habit distressing; severe ⓒ 2017 Seed Learning, Inc. All rights reserved. Meaning