W12
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
backflip (n.)
A backward somersault especially in the air
1
He did three backflips in a row in his dance routine.
backyard (n.)
An area at the rear of a house
2
We have family barbeques in our grassy backyard.
breathed (v.)
Having breath especially of a specified kind
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He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his test score.
straightest (adj.)
Free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities
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My cousin can do the straightest handstands and the highest backflips.
passengers (n.)
Traveler in a public or private conveyance
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All the passengers on the airplane were asked to wait for security.
appreciative (adj.)
Having or showing appreciation; showing enjoyment or pleasure
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I was very appreciative when my mom came to help with the new baby.
nutrients (n.)
A substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life
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There are a lot of essential nutrients in fruits and vegetables.
jealous (adj.)
Hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage
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Amy was jealous of her friend Joy, because Joy was invited to a party and Amy wasn’t.
miserable (adj.)
Being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness
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I felt miserable, it rained over our entire camping weekend, we were wet and cold the entire time.
vinyl (adj. / n.)
A polymer of a vinyl compound or a product (such as a resin or a textile fiber) made from such a polymer
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The seats in the old sedan were covered in vinyl not leather and they were hot and sticky.
closet (n.)
A cabinet or recess for especially china, household utensils, or clothing
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She search in her closet for an hour to find the dress she wanted to wear to the party.
slippers (n.)
A light low-cut shoe that is easily slipped on the foot
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I wear slippers on my feet in the house during the winter months.
Lawn (n.)
Ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed
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Teacher Greg enjoys mowing the lawn when he goes home for a visit.
bandages (n.)
A strip of fabric used especially to cover, dress, and bind up wounds
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The first-aid kit will have some bandages included inside.
pulsating(adj.)
To throb or move rhythmically
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My thumb was pulsating in pain after I hit it with the hammer.
garden (n.)
A plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated
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Teacher Greg’s father maintains a beautiful garden in his backyard.
dizzy (adj.)
Having a whirling sensation in the head with a tendency to fall
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Some fast spinning amusement park rides make me feel dizzy.
yap (v.)
To talk in shrill insistent way
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It seems that some student just like to yap during class rather than listen to the teacher.
proud (adj.)
Feeling or showing pride
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They are the proud parents of a hero.
pounded (v.)
To strike heavily or repeatedly
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The blacksmith pounded the mysterious metal into a magical sword.
athlete (n.)
A person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility or stamina
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The best athletes in the world compete against each other at the Olympics.
solitary (adj.)
Being, living or going alone or without companions.
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Otto enjoys a solitary lifestyle and has lived alone for over 20 years.
aluminum(n.)
A silver-white metallic chemical element that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation
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An aluminum ladder is light-weight and corrosion-resistant.
arbor (n.)
A shelter of vines or branches or of lattice work covered with climbing shrubs or vines
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The garden includes charming touches like ponds and an arbor.
show-off (n.)
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The all-star game is where top hockey players can show-off their skills.
flour (n.)
A product consisting of finely milled wheat
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People have used flour to make different types of bread for thousands of years.
glided (v.)
To move smoothly continuously and effortlessly.
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The eagle glided high above, waiting for an opportunity to catch its prey.
hose (n.)
A flexible tube for conveying fluids (as from a faucet or hydrant
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The fire fighters hooked up the big hose to the yellow fire hydrant.
cool (adj.)
Moderately cold; lacking in warmth
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The weather at night in the fall can get quite cool.
slyly (adv.)
Clever in concealing one’s aims or end
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My mother grinned slyly and refused to tell me where the money came from.