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WEEK 7

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however

but

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I would love to take a walk; however, it is getting late.

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mountain

A very tall, large area of land

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Fuji Mountain is in Japan.

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coward

Someone who is afraid to do something brave or difficult

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The coward ran away because he was scared.

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turmoil

A lot of confusion, chaos or trouble

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There was turmoil in the classroom when the students saw a rat.

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chowder

A thick soup made with cream or milk

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My dad makes the best corn chowder on a cold winter day.

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tempted

Feeling like you want to do something

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Sharon was tempted to lie so she wouldn’t get into trouble.

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resist

To try stop something from happening

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He tried to resist eating the cookies, but they smelled good.

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savings

Money that you keep and save

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How much savings do you have?

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consumer

A person who buys or uses things

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We are all consumers because we buy and use things.

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retail

Selling to people in stores or online

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There are many ways to buy things at retail.

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income

The money you get from working

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I do not have an income because I do not have a job.

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thrift shop

A shop where people can buy used items

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Some people buy their clothes at a thrift shop.

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denomination

A group of things that share something in common

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There are many denominations of flowers in the garden.

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investor

Someone who puts money into a business or a project

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An investor gives money to a business to help it grow.

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gaped

To open your mouth wide - surprised

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He gaped in surprise when he saw his birthday cake.

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nudged

To give a gentle push with your elbow or hand

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The pet nudged his owner to wake up.

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plunged

To fall quickly into something

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We didn’t scream when they plunged into the cold swimming pool.

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sambusa

A crispy snack

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We ate some sambusa after lunch.

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slingshot

A toy with an elastic band

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Teacher Mvelo is the best at shooting using a slingshot.

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marbles

Small, round balls made of glass, that kids play with

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The boys at school love to play with marbles.

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clutched

To hold something very tightly

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Dave clutched onto his money when he saw the thief.

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sparkling

Shining or glowing

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Her eyes started sparkling when she saw the beautiful dress.

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bicycle

Two wheel that you ride

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I like to ride a bicycle in the park.