WEEK 6
errands
Small tasks or jobs done on schedule
Every Saturday, my dad does errands for our family.
steady
Something that doesn’t move or change quickly
He stayed steady so the blocks do not fall.
dangerously
To do something in a way that can harm or injure
Tim hung dangerously over the fire.
unwrapped
Something that has been taken out of its wrapping or cover
Alice unwrapped her Christmas present very quickly.
bundles
A group of things tied up together for easy handling
The bundles of coins are inside a bag.
wobbled
To move unsteadily from side to side
The cake was not steady because it wobbled on the table
arranged
Something that is planned or put in a certain order
We arranged the letters in alphabetical order.
excitedly
Doing something with a lot of energy and happiness
The ladies jumped up and down excitedly when they saw each other.
proud
Feeling happy and good about something you did or someone did
She was very proud of herself for getting a high test score.
shower
A place where you stand under a stream of water to wash your body
How many times a day do you shower?
hour
A unit of time – 60 minutes
The students finished writing the exam in an hour.
amount
How much or how many of something
The amount of apples in the basket is ten.
voyage
A long journey made by a ship or boat
They went on a long voyage across the ocean to visit a new country.
choice
When you pick one thing from different options
Cookie Monster can’t make a choice between the cookie and the fruit.
avoid
To stay away from something
He tried to avoid the lady because she talks too much.
thousand
The number 1,000
The school has a thousand students.
prowl
To move quietly and carefully, like an animal
The hungry cat likes to prowl around at night looking for food.
employ
To give someone a job or work
She will employ a new worker to help in the shop.
bounce
To jump up and down, like a ball
The boys like to bounce the basketball through their legs.
poison
A harmful substance that can make you sick or hurt you
Do not drink the poison because it could kill you.
annoy
To make someone feel upset, bothered, or frustrated repeatedly
Alex likes to annoy his brother all the time.
appoint
To choose someone for a special job or task
The teacher will appoint a new class leader today.
broil
To cook food by putting it under direct heat, usually in an oven
We will broil the chicken in the oven until it is golden brown.
found
To discover something that was lost or hidden
Jack found money in the fountain.