WEEK 17

whale (s)

a very large mammal that lives in the ocean

factual

containing facts, true

pattern

an arrangement of shapes, lines, etc that can be repeated

Mexico

a country in North America south of the United States

dusty

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covered with dust

village

a small town in the countryside

scattered

to cause to separate in all directions

ocean

the huge body of salt water covering about three quarters of the earth’s surface

mangrove

a tropical tree, found near water, whose roots grow partly above ground

recognize

to know someone or something from previous experience

awaken

to stop sleeping

mist

a cloud of tiny water drops in the air

protected

to keep safe; shield from danger

shallow

not deep; having only a short distance from the top to the bottom

scientist

a person who studies or works in some branch of science

giant

an imaginary creature that looks like a person but has enormous size and strength

touch

to put one’s hand or fingers on something in order to feel

proud

feeling pleased or satisfied because of something one has done

frightened

to be scared or to cause fear in someone

trouble

problem or difficulties

leathery

with the look and feel of leather

encounter

to meet by chance

twinkle

to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly

imagine

to have a mental picture or idea of something

nudged

to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention