Vocabulary Development: Word Gem
Word Gem: Format
 I think WORD GEM means- -  WORD GEM really means - - - (definition to be given by teacher once all students write
down their idea in their duo-tang).
 The students are provided with and example sentence using the WORD GEM and they
are to copy this off the board.
trepidation (noun)
1. I think trepidation means …
2. Trepidation really means
3. Sentence using the word gem.
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Answers
1. I think trepidation means …
2. Trepidation really means a nervous or fearful feeling of
uncertain agitation or a state of alarm, apprehension
(worry) or dread (fright).
3. Imma Phraid had some trepidation about agreeing to be
the guest speaker at the Orator Convention.