Northstar 4 Reading and Writing: Unit 6

admiring

(adj.) to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval

challenge

(n.) Something difficult to accomplish (v.) to enter into a contest/competition with or without opposition.

determined

(adj.) Strongly motivated to succeed

devote yourself to

(v.) to give all or a part of one's time or resources (to a person or cause)

donate

(v.) to give money or time to something

fulfulling

(adj.) making someone feel satisfied or happy because of the time devoted to it

inspired

(adj.) filled with a thought or feeling to be or act in a higher way; influenced in a good way

manage

cope with, handle

opposed

(adj.) against

oxymoron

(n.) A figure of speech that combines opposite terms in a brief phrase. (example: a new classic; a civil war)

passion

(n.) strong feelings

proposal

(n.) A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others

proudly

(adv.) in a way that shows that one is pleased

resentful

(adj.) angry due to a feeling of being treated unfairly

satisfaction

(n.) the feeling that results when people feel happy about their decision

thrilled

(adj.) excited

cause

(noun) a principle, ideal, goal, organization or movement to which a person or group is dedicated

philanthropy

Efforts to improve the well-being of humankind, generally through giving money or volunteering services.