W15
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
rille (n.)
a long, narrow valley on the moon
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a valley is like a crack or trench
Scientists studied the rille on the Moon to understand how it was formed by volcanic activity.
runt (n.)
the smallest and weakest animal of a group
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The little runt of the litter was smaller than the others, but still full of energy.
trench (n.)
A long, narrow ditch
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a ditch is like a hole
The farmers dug a trench to help drain the water from the field.
loom (v.)
to appear large and scary
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Dark clouds loomed over the horizon, signaling a storm was coming.
stagger (v.)
to walk unsteadily
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to walk shakily
After spinning around, he had to stagger to keep his balance.
summon (v.)
to call for someone to come
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Aladdin summoned the genie by rubbing the lamp, and in a flash, the genie appeared.
taunt (v.)
to make fun of someone in a mean way
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to tease or mock in mean way
During the game, the fans would taunt the rival players with loud boos.
trudge (v.)
to walk slowly and with heavy steps
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She had to trudge through the heavy snow to get back home.
relevant (adj.)
related to the topic being discussed
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something that is important or connected to what you’re talking about
His comments were not relevant to the topic we were talking about.
risk (v.)
to take a chance that something bad might happen
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He took a risk by jumping over the gap to reach the other side.
crater (n.)
a bowl-shaped hole on the moon or Earth
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The spaceship landed near a huge crater on the Moon.
shelter (n.)
a place that provides protection
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They found a small shelter in the woods to stay dry during the storm.
inspect (v.)
to look at something carefully
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The police officer will inspect the area for any clues about the crime.
gully (n.)
a small, narrow valley formed by water
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small, deep ditch made by water
After the heavy rain, the water carved a gully through the soft soil.
bulky (adj.)
large and difficult to carry
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The bulky sofa was too large to move easily up the staircase.
reluctantly (adv.)
doing something without wanting to
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She reluctantly went to the party because she didn't want to disappoint her friends.
broad (adj.)
wide
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The road was broad, with plenty of space for cars to pass each other easily.
courage (n.)
bravery
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being brave and not giving up, even when you're scared.
Moana showed a lot of courage when she sailed across the ocean to save her island.
uneven (adj.)
not smooth or level
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not flat or not the same all over
The road was uneven, causing the bike ride to feel rough and bumpy.
scramble (v.)
to move quickly and with difficulty
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She had to scramble to gather her things before the bus arrived.
feebly (adv.)
weakly
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He feebly tried to climb the stairs, his strength nearly gone.
conscious (adj.)
aware and awake
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Even though he was tired, he stayed conscious and kept working on the project.
sprained (v.)
twisted a joint, causing pain and swelling
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He sprained his ankle while playing basketball and had to rest for a few days.
dislocated (v.)
moved out of its normal place (a bone or joint)
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move out of place
He dislocated his shoulder while playing baseball, which led to him missing the rest of the game.
scrabble (v.)
to scratch or scrape with your hands
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to move or climb quickly using your hands and feet, often in an awkward way
The baby turtle scrabbled out of the sand and made its way toward the sea
radiator (n.)
a device that heats a room
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On a cold winter night, the radiator kept the room warm and cozy.
axis (n.)
an imaginary line around which something rotates
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a line that something spins around
The Earth rotates on its axis, completing one full rotation every 24 hours.
briskly (adv.)
quickly and energetically
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doing something quickly
He walked briskly to the bus stop to catch the last bus.
airlock (n.)
A special doorway that keeps air in when people go in and out of a spacecraft
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Be careful not to open the airlock yet because we're not ready to get off.
hesitate (v.)
to pause before doing something
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She hesitated before jumping off the rock, causing her to almost trip and fall.