Week 4
gear
tools or equipment needed for an activity
He packed all his fishing gear and went to the river.
parka
a warm jacket with a hood
Please wear your parka in the snow so you won’t feel cold.
splendid
something that is really beautiful, wonderful, or excellent
Jason said it is a splendid day to take a walk.
twitch
to move or pull with a sudden motion
When she is angry, her eye will twitch.
willow
a tree that often grows near water
The willow tree has been there since my mom was a baby.
yanked
to pull something quickly
The boy yanked her necklace off.
using
putting it to use
Some students are very good at using the computer to play games.
getting
to receive something
Everyone is class will be getting a gift on my birthday.
easiest
the most easy
I think English is the easiest subject at school.
swimming
when you move through water using your arms and legs
He is very good at swimming in the ocean.
heavier
something that weighs more than something else
She could not pick up the heavier weights in gym class.
greatest
the best or most important
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player.
pleased
feeling happy
Alice was very pleased with her exam score.
emptied
something that is all gone
I watched sadly as he emptied the box of cookies.
leaving
when you move from one place to another
My family and I are leaving for vacation on Wednesday.
worried
feeling uneasy or nervous
He was very worried about his test score.
strangest
something that is very unusual, odd, or different
I watched the strangest movie yesterday.
freezing
when something becomes very cold and turns into ice
Squidward was freezing in the lake.
funniest
something that makes you laugh the most
I heard the funniest joke from Adam.
angrier
feeling more upset or mad than before
Ethan makes his parents angrier than his teachers.
shopped
the past tense of "shop"
The girl shopped at the store until she ran out of money.
tugged
to pull something or someone quick
The two dogs tugged on the rope for hours.
easier
comparing 2 easy things to do
I think grade 2 is easier than grade 3.
thinner
comparing 2 items or people who are thin
Is John thinner than Harry in the picture?