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.