ACADEMIC VOCABULARY FOCUS: encounter GRAMMAR

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Word Part of Speech Meaning Word History

encounter

noun a meeting encounter comes from the Latin incontra, meaning “in front of”

verb to meet or come up against

Choose one meaning of this word and draw/insert a picture of it.

Name other words that mean about the same thing.

Name other words that have the opposite meaning.

Write a sentence or question that includes this word.

encounter

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A character in the sci-fi movie encountered a

sick rhinoceros while she was exploring the moon.

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So they say …

“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.”

~ Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet and civil rights activist. Analyze her statement and share your impressions. What do you think she means? What do you do when you encounter defeat?