W13
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
quiver (v.)
to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
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I saw the rabbit quiver in fear when the loud noise scared it.
worthy (adj.)
having sufficient worth or importance
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She worked hard and was worthy of the gold medal she won.
drooped (v.)
to hang out or incline downward
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BASE WORDS: droop
His head drooped after a long day at school.
grasping (v.)
used, designed, or adapted to grasp; seize and hold firmly
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BASE WORDS: grasp
He was grasping the rope tightly so he wouldn’t fall.
aquatic (adj.)
growing up or living in or frequenting water
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Dolphins are aquatic animals that live in the ocean.
marsh (n.)
a tract of soft wet land usually characterized by monocotyledons (such as grasses or cattails)
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We saw frogs in the tall grass when we walked through the marsh.
laboratory (n.)
a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis
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The scientist mixed the chemicals in her laboratory to see what would happen.
organism (n.)
a living thing
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A tiny organism lives in the pond water and can only be seen with a microscope.
ownership (n.)
the state, relation, or fact of being an owner
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There is a decline in home ownership in recent years.
riptide (n.)
rip current
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The lifeguard warned swimmers about the strong riptide near the shore.
observations (n.)
an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
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BASE WORDS: observation
We wrote down our observations after watching the butterfly hatch.
cologne (n.)
a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oil
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My uncle sprays cologne on himself every morning.
vivid (adj.)
visually clear and bright
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The artist painted a vivid picture with bright red and yellow colors.
cultural (adj.)
of or relating to culture or culturing; relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society
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We learned about different cultural traditions from around the world in class.
runway (n.)
a paved strip of ground on a landing field for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
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The airplane slowly moved to the runway before taking off.
tortilla espanola (n.)
a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)
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In Spain, we tried a tortilla espanola, which is like an egg and potato omelet.
waft (v.)
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to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium; to move gently through the air
The smell of fresh cookies began to waft through the kitchen.
marbled (adj.)
describes something made of a strong, polished stone
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The kitchen had beautiful marbled countertops with gray and white swirls that looked like stone.
dumbfounded (v.)
to confound briefly and usually with astonishment
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I was dumbfounded when I saw a moose walking down our street!
hermit crabs (n.)
a small creature found on the beach that lives in shells
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We watched the hermit crabs scurry across the sand, hiding as soon as they sensed danger near.
tide pools (n.)
a pool of salt water left (as in a rock basin) by an ebbing tide
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At low tide, we explored the tide pools and found starfish.
vendor (n.)
one that vends: seller
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A vendor at the fair sold colorful balloons and cotton candy.
dislodge (v.)
to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage; to remove something or someone, especially by force, from a fixed position
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I had to dislodge the ball from the tree with a long stick.
powwow (n.)
an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing
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Our class visited a powwow to learn about Native American music and dances.
plumes (n.)
a large conspicuous or showy feather
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The peacock walked proudly, showing off its bright plumes of feathers.
daydreaming (v.)
a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination
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BASE WORDS: daydream
I was daydreaming in class and didn’t hear the teacher’s question.
baseball cards (n.)
a type of trading card relating to baseball, usually printed on cardboard, silk, or plastic
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BASE WORDS: baseball card
My brother and I traded baseball cards to complete our collections.
babysitting (n./v.)
to care for children usually during ta short absence of the parents
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BASE WORDS: babysit
Emma earned money by babysitting her neighbor’s toddler on the weekend.
drone (n.)
a flying device controlled by remote
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A drone flew over the park, taking pictures from high above.
spine (n.)
a column used for structural support
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The book’s spine cracked a little when I opened it for the first time.