VOCABULARY

PRESENTATION
ALIRIO BELTRAN
MINDSET

• These boys thought they should be allowed to do whatever they wanted. But the
headmaster knew that this kind of mindset would lead only to a difficult and unhappy
future.(page 17)
MINDSET

• Noun
an attitude, disposition, or mood.
an intention or inclination.
• Synonyms
Attitude, mentality, mind, mental make-up.
RELUCTANT

• At first, Jack was reluctant to enter politics. He was to move away due to fear still rather
shy, and he had no desire to stand up in front of crowds and talk about himself in order
to get votes.. (page 43)
RELUCTANT

• adjective
-unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.
-struggling in opposition.
• Synonyms
Afraid, cautious, hesitant, shy.
THRIVING

• In time, Bridget began working in a shop that sold paper and sewing supplies. Amazingly,
after a few years, she was able to buy that thriving business and she began selling
groceries in the store as well. (page 4)
THRIVING

• verb (used without object), thrived or throve, thrived or thriven

-to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
-to grow or develop vigorously; flourish: The children thrived in the country.
• Synonyms
-advance, succeed, developing, prosperous, progressing.