convince
to make someone believe something is true
EXAMPLE: My husband told me why we should buy a new car. Now I think he is right. He convinced me.
immigrate
to move to a new country
EXAMPLE: We immigrated to the United States last year.
miss
to feel sad because you don't have someone or something you had in the past
EXAMPLE: I really miss my mom. I haven't seen her in two years.
reluctant
(adjective)
not wanting to do something
EXAMPLE: I am reluctant to move again.
settle
to start living in a place
EXAMPLE: I love Chicago. Let's leave New York and settle in Chicago instead.
accept
let in, agree to take
EXAMPLE: I want to study nursing. I am very happy that Normandale Community College accepted me.
shortage
not enough of something
EXAMPLE: We did not have enough rain. Now there is a shortage of water in my area.
destroy
to damage something so badly that it can no longer be used
EXAMPLE: The storm destroyed my truck.
earthquake
when the earth moves or shakes
EXAMPLE: The earthquake made me fall off my chair!
allowed
to have permission
EXAMPLE: My mom allowed me to go to the movies with my friends.
emigrate
to leave a country
EXAMPLE: We emigrated from Canada. Now we live in the United States.
get used to
to become comfortable with someone or something
EXAMPLE: At first I felt uncomfortable. But I got used to my new home very quickly. I love it here now!
grant permission
allow someone to do something
EXAMPLE: The United States government granted me permission to stay in this country.
luckily
because of good luck
EXAMPLE: Luckily, I got home before it started to rain.
except
but not
EXAMPLE: Everyone one in my family can read except my little brother. He is only three.
aloud
loud enough for people to hear
EXAMPLE: Please read this paragraph aloud.
support
to give people money so they can live
EXAMPLE: I support my family in my home country by sending them money every month.