Weslandia 2

Vocabulary

Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.

recover (v.)

• to feel better

1

After two days of rest, Mia recovered from her cold.

instinctively (adv.)

• done without thinking about how to do it

2

He instinctively reached out to catch the falling glass.

savoring (v.)

• completely enjoying

3

She sat quietly, savoring every bite of the chocolate cake.

raven (n.)

• the largest bird in the crow family, with shiny black feathers

4

A black raven landed on the branch outside our window.

rapid (adj.)

• fast or sudden

5

The rapid river carried the small boat downstream.

relish (v.)

• to like or enjoy something

6

I relish the chance to play baseball with my friends.

robin (n.)

• a brown North American bird with a red chest

7

A robin searched the grass for worms.

slogan (n.)

• a short, easily remembered phrase, especially one used to advertise an idea or a product

8

The class created a catchy slogan for the recycling campaign.

jelly (n.)

• a soft, sweet food made from sugar, gelatine, and fruit flavors that shakes slightly when moved

9

The strawberry jelly wobbled when I moved the plate.

lounge (v.)

• to stand or sit in a relaxed way

10

We lounged on the sofa after finishing our homework.

perch (n.)

• a place where a bird sits, especially a thin rod in a cage

11

The parrot rested on its perch inside the cage.

bask (v.)

• to lie or sit enjoying warmth, especially from the sun

12

The lizard likes to bask on a warm rock in the sun.

enclosure (n.)

• an area surrounded by a fence or other structure to keep it separate from other areas

13

The zebras walked around their large enclosure at the zoo.

eucalyptus (n.)

• a type of tree found especially in Australia that produces a strongly scented oil

14

The koala climbed a eucalyptus tree to eat its leaves.

cling (v.)

• to hold onto or stick to something or someone tightly

15

The baby monkey clung tightly to its mother.

munch (v.)

• to eat something, especially noisily

16

The rabbit munched loudly on a fresh carrot.

panic (v.)

• to suddenly feel so worried or frightened that you cannot think or behave calmly

17

Do not panic if you make a mistake; stay calm and try again.

virus (n.)

• a very small organism that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants

18

A virus can spread from one person to another.

critic (n.)

• someone who says that they do not approve of someone or something

19

The movie critic wrote that the film was too long.

motel (n.)

• a hotel for people travelling by car, usually with parking spaces near the rooms

20

We stayed at a motel beside the highway during our road trip.

cabin (n.)

• a small, simple house made of wood

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My family stayed in a wooden cabin near the lake.

legend (n.)

• a very old story, or a story that may not be completely true, about a famous person or event

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pestle

The legend tells of a brave warrior who protected the village.

rodent (n.)

• a small mammal with large, sharp front teeth, such as a mouse or rat

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A mouse is a common type of rodent.

cradle (n.)

• a small bed for a baby, especially one that can move from side to side

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The baby slept peacefully in the cradle.

maple (n.)

• a type of large tree that grows in northern areas of the world, or the wood of this tree

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🍁

The maple tree had bright red leaves in autumn.

caution (n.)

• great care and attention

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⚠️

Use caution when you cross a busy street.

influence (v.)

• to have an effect on people or things

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➡️👥

Friends can influence the choices we make.

simile (n.)

• an expression comparing one thing with another using “as” or “like”

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LIKE

“He runs like the wind” is a simile.

metaphor (n.)

• an expression that describes a person or object by saying it is something with similar characteristics

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A = B

“The classroom was a zoo” is a metaphor.

habitat (n.)

• the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives

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🌳🐸

A pond is a habitat for frogs, fish, and insects.