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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Debut, Pioneer, Premiere, and More

In this lesson, we explore important vocabulary words that signify first occurrences and significant contributions. Terms like "debut" indicate a first appearance, as seen when One Direction captured America's heart on "Good Morning America." We also discuss "pioneer," reflecting individuals like Steve Jobs who led innovations in technology. Other words include "premiere," indicating a first public showing, and "benefactor," representing generous donors. Enhance your vocabulary by diving into meanings, examples, and contextual usage of these words.

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Understanding Key Vocabulary: Debut, Pioneer, Premiere, and More

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  1. Knowsys Vocabulary Group 16

  2. Group: 16 151 debut dāˈ byü N First the first appearance • When One Direction made their debut on Good Morning America, the American public fell in love with them. 7th

  3. Debut

  4. Group: 16152 pioneer pī ə nirˈ N First one of the first to do, think, or study something • Steve Jobs, a pioneer in the field of computer science, was instrumental in the invention of the ipod, iphone, and ipad at Apple. 7th

  5. Pioneer

  6. Group: 16153 premiere pri mirˈ V First 1) to perform publicly for the first time or 2) to have the first public showing • When the new hit movie first premiered in theaters, it was sold out for weeks. premier = noun or adjective 7th

  7. premiere

  8. Group: 16154 + Benefactor bəˈ nə fak tər N Money a donor or patron • The school was grateful to the benefactor who donated the funds for the new program. benefaction 7th

  9. Benefactor

  10. Group: 16155+ bounty baunˈ tē N Money 1) A generous gift or 2) a reward for the capture of an outlaw • At Thanksgiving, the cornucopia (the “horn of plenty”) overflowing with food symbolizes the bounty of the land. 7th bountiful

  11. Bounty

  12. Group: 16156 estimate esˈ tə māt V Money To judge the value of something by approximation • We had to estimate the number of marbles I the jar since we were unable to count them. estimation 7th

  13. estimate

  14. Group: 16157+ flourish flərˈ ish V Money to thrive or prosper • During the Renaissance, artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael flourished with the financial support of wealthy patrons. 7th

  15. Group: 16158 + inherit in herˈ ət V Money To receive from a parent, ancestor, or other party • According to the will, Ingrid was to inherit her grandmother’s fortune. inheritance, heir 7th

  16. Inherited genes

  17. Inheritance

  18. Group: 16159 + lavish laˈ vish A Money extravagant or luxurious • Movie stars and millionaires frequent the lavish hotels that line the French Riviera. 7th

  19. lavish

  20. Group: 16160 + lucrative lüˈ krə tiv A Money profitable • The girl’s lemonade stand was surprisingly lucrative on the cool summer day; she made over $200. 7th

  21. Group: 16161 + privilege priˈ və lij A Money An advantage • The ambassador knew it was an honor and a privilege to obtain a private audience with the queen. privileged 7th

  22. privilege

  23. Study!! • You have a Group 16 quiz Friday.

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