Name: ________________________________ Date: ________________________________
CONCEPT VOCABULARY AND WORD STUDY
Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator
National Geographic
WORD LIST
determination pursue accomplish achieve tackling purposeful
A. In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
Would someone who has determination work hard or take a casual approach? Explain.
If a person wants to pursue a specific career what would they do to be successful?
If you accomplish a task, does that mean that you have finished it?
If you achieve a goal, does that mean that you have given up on the goal?
B. WORD STUDY: The Old English suffix -ful means “full of” or “having qualities of.” Add the suffix -ful to each of the base words below to form a new word. Then write a sentence using the new word.
Add the suffix -ful to the base word fate to form a new word. Then write a sentence using the new word.
Add the suffix -ful to the base word use to form a new word. Then write a sentence using the new word.
Add the suffix -ful to the base word skill to form a new word. Then write a sentence using the new word.
Add the suffix -ful to the base word success to form a new word. Then write a sentence using the new word.
What is another word or phrase that can be used to describe tackling a difficult project or task?
If a person’s actions are purposeful, is the person determined or indecisive? Explain your answer.