W15
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
quarrel (n.)
a fight; a ground of dispute or complaint
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My brother and I had a quarrel about which game to play.
waterproof (adj.)
covered or treated with a material (such as a solution of rubber) to prevent permeation by water.
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something that keeps out water completely
My new jacket is waterproof, so I stayed dry.
debate (n.)
a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides
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a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something
We had a debate about school uniforms today.
enlisted (adj.)
of, relating to, or constituting the part of a military, naval, or air force below commissioned or warrant officers
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a member of the armed forces who is not an officer
The enlisted soldier wore his uniform proudly.
red-handed (adj.)
in the act of committing a crime or misdeed
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used to indicate that a person has been discovered in or just after the act of doing something wrong or illegal
She was caught red-handed taking the last cookie.
loot (n.)
goods usually of considerable value taken in war
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The pirates took the treasure and all the loot.
hero (n.)
a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability
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an outstanding warrior or solider; a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
The firefighter is a hero who saved the baby.
rung (n.)
a rounded crosspiece between the legs of a chair
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any of the short bars that form the steps of a ladder; a position in an organization or system with many levels
I climbed the ladder and stepped on each rung.
dazzling (adj.)
brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive
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The dazzling lights made the whole room sparkle.
honor (n.)
good name or public esteem
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It is an honor to meet the school principal.
ledge (n.)
a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check
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The cat sat carefully on the narrow window ledge.
valor (n.)
strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness: personal bravery
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The knight showed great valor in the final battle.
sagging (v.)
to droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
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BASE WORD: sag
The old roof was sagging from the heavy rain.
canvas (n.)
a firm closely woven cloth used for clothing or paintings
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She painted a big sun on the canvas today.
wimp (n.)
a weak, cowardly, or ineffectual person
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He called me a wimp for not climbing higher.
cavalry (n.)
an army component mounted on horseback
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the group of soldiers in an army who fight in tanks, or (especially in the past) on horses
The cavalry arrived just in time to help the soldiers win the battle.
retreat (n.)
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an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
The army had to retreat because of the bad weather.
victory (n.)
the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
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After the game, all the players on the winning team celebrated their big victory over their rivals.
honor (v.)
a showing of usually merited respect; to show great respect for someone, especially in public
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We honor the soliders who fought for peace.
risks (n.)
someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard
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She took big risks to save her little brother.
sequence (n.)
a succession of repetitions of a melodic phrase or harmonic pattern each in a new position
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a series of related things or events, or the order in which they follow each other
Tell the story in the correct time sequence.
inferring (v.)
to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
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BASE WORD: infer
to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have
We are inferring the story’s meaning from clues.
unfurled (v.)
to open out from a rolled up position
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BASE WORD: unfurl
The flag was unfurled and waved in the wind.
unsuitable (adj.)
not fitting or right for a use or purpose
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Flip-flops are unsuitable shoes for mountain hiking.
colonies (n.)
an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control
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PLURAL NOUN
BASE WORD: colony
Long ago, the British colonies were ruled by a king.
drummer (n.)
one that plays the drums; sometimes used figuratively in phrases denoting unconventional thought or action
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The drummer kept the beat during the school concert.
essential (adj.)
of the utmost importance
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Water is essential for people to stay healthy.
battlefield (n.)
an area of conflict
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Soldiers were marching across the open battlefield.
sensation (n.)
a physical feeling resulting from coming into contact with the body
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I felt a warm sensation from the sunshine.
sharp shooter (n.)
a person who is very skilled in shooting
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The sharp shooter hit the target from far away.