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Weekly Vocabulary
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Look to the North Vocabulary ceases – stops tundra – area in the Artic regions where there are no trees and where the ground is frozen all year abundant – in large quantities or numbers, more than enough bonding – establishing closer ties or friendships piteously – sorrowfully; in a way that makes other people feel sorry for someone surrender – the act of giving up alpine – a mountain or like a mountain, mountainous nursery – a place where young babies (people or animals) are looked after scent – the odor or smell of people, places, plants, foods, etc. society –people or a group of animals living in a group *Bonus caribou – a kind of reindeer found in North America lemming – a small, ratlike animal living in the Artic Two Lands, One Heart Vocabulary equivalent – equal in someway interpreter – a person who translates irrigation – furnishing water to land where crops are grown occasionally – sometimes, once in awhile appetizing – appearing to be good to eat overwhelm – to overpower (with feelings) hysterically – having uncontrolled emotions bamboo – a tall grass with hollow, woody stems eucalyptus – a type of evergreen tree avocados – green fruits with a large single seed Sarah, Plain, and Tall Vocabulary Chapters 5 – 9 dune – hills made of sand that rise up at the edge of the sea meadow – a field of grass often used for animals to graze in biscuits –small round breads waded – to walk slowing through water that is not very deep streaming – a steady flow of anything, as in Sarah’s long hair flowing down her back sputtering – to speak quickly and in a confused way overalls – loose pants with shoulder straps with a panel covering on the top huddled – crowding together in a tight group eerie – a strange and sometimes frightening feeling reins – straps attached to a bridle to control or guide a horse *Bonus Words petticoat – a thin garment worn underneath a dress pungent – strong smell or taste, usually not in a pleasant way Cricket in Times Square Week 2 Dec. 8th craned-having stretched the neck in order to get a better view of something summit-the highest point or top of something, often a mountain pranced- having moved around in a lively and carefree, but often in a silly or annoying, way burrowed- made a hole or tunnel by digging in to something panting- taking short, fast shallow breaths, especially when excited or after exercising heaved- having pushed, pulled or thrown something heavy by using great physical effort sternly- doing or saying something in a strict, rigid, and uncompromising manor prowled- having roamed around an area stealthily in search of prey, food, or opportunity luscious- with a rich, sweet, and juicy taste luminous- reflecting light; bright *pagoda- a temple or palace in the form of a tower with several stories, each with an upward curving roof * kimono- a loose, floor-length, traditional robe that has wide sleeves, wraps in the front, and is fastened with a stash * ovation- enthusiastic applause or cheering, especially from a crowd or large group of people Stealing Home Vocabulary Week 2 Dec. 8th trifle - a little bit shrivel - to become wrinkled, often after drying in the heat or sunlight nuisance - someone or something that annoys you and cause problems for you deliberately - doing something on purpose despise - to dislike something or someone a lot allegiance - loyal support for someone or something transformation - to change into something else reliable - trustworthy, dependable jutted - to stick out dilemma - a problem *Bonus Words propose - to suggest a plan or an idea for something intruder - someone who forces their way into a place or situation where they are not wanted reimburse - to pay someone back money they spent for you pastimes – pleasant ways to pass the time tutor – to teach privately disposition – ones usual way of acting, temperament glumly – in a gloomy way irritably – grumpily; crossly bicker – to disagree in a quarrelsome way impose – to put an unwanted burden on grudge – ill will toward someone laundering – washing and drying clothes, ironing clothes recipes – a list of ingredients and directions needed to prepare foods *Bonus words slipcovers – fitted cloth covers for sofas and armchairs upholstery – material used to cover furniture Sarah, Plain, and Tall Vocabulary windbreak – row of trees used to block the wind rustle – soft sound made by things rubbing together alarmed – frightened or worried paddock – fenced in piece of land usually used for grazing horses conch – large spiral shell fetch – to go after and bring back something or somebody thrive – to be successful blizzard – a heavy snowstorm advertisement – a public notice, usually published in a newspaper or magazine or broadcast on TV or radio that calls attention to a product, event, or cause marsh – an area of low wet land *Bonus Indian paintbrush - a prairie plant with a wide, bushy top yoke – a frame used to join two animals together The Cricket in Times Square Vocabulary Words wistfully – longingly; sadly remembering something nice scrounging – looking for scraps of food or abandoned materials acquaintance – someone you have met but do not know very well excitable – very emotional, very excited eavesdropping – listening secretly to someone’s conversation sympathetically – behaving in a way that shows concern for someone else’s feelings logical – being reasonable; something is to be expected subway – an underground railway to get from place to place, usually in a large city cement – a powdery substance that when mixed with water it hardens and acts like glue *Bonus words ash cans – metal containers that hold garbage newsstand – a place where newspapers and magazines are sold There are No Vocabulary Words during the week of Nov. 24th! Nights of the Pufflings Vocabulary uninhabited – having no people living there burrows – holes in the ground made by animals venture – go out into a dangerous place stranded – left behind or in a helpless situation nestles – moves snuggly next to instinctively – without thinking in a way that is natural ashore – come out of the water to the shore launching – to send something up into the air flutters – to wave or flap its wings quickly farewell – to say good by *Bonus Words (Icelandic words from the story) The Emperor and the Kite Vocabulary plotting - planning in secret to do something, often something evil loyal - constant and faithful to people neglected - fail to care for or attend to insignificant - lacking in importance, meaning, size, or worth encircling - forming a circle around, surrounding unyielding - constant and never ending, not giving way steely - like steel, as in strength, hardness, or coldness twined - twisted around rice cakes - a snack made of puffed rice green tea - a hot drink that is brewed from tea leaves *Bonus Words poppyseed cakes - a snack spiced with poppyseeds water chestnuts - nutlike fruits
The Baker's Neighbor privilege - a special benefit enjoyed under special conditions luxury - anything of value that gives comfort, but is not necessary for life elated - filled with joy and pride assent - to agree or approve ad lib - to make up lines or music on the spot shiftless - not motivated, lazy indignantly - being angry about something that does not seem right shamefacedly - a way that shows shame for having done something bad taunt - to tease saunters - walks about in a relaxed way *Bonus Words sullenly - silently, out of anger vigorously - with great strength, healthy strength Review Week Week of Oct. 27th anxious - nervous, excited vacant - empty, unused sprucing - decorating or making neat adore - to love very much tremendous - very large, great timid - fearful, shy boisterous - noisy and wild troublesome - trouble-causing, disturbing brisk - cool and stimulating, as weather can be modest - humble, not boastful *Bonus marveled - become filled with awe or wonder chortle - to laugh or chortle loudly elegant - tasteful, stylish, and beautiful Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride Vocabulary week of October 20th outspoken - bold or honest in speech practical - useful or sensible brisk - cool and stimulating, as weather can be elegant - tasteful, stylish, and beautiful elevations - heights above the ground or above sea level marveled - became filled with awe or wonder miniatures - small-scale models of larger things starstruck - full of stars glitter - to shine or sparkle airstrip - a paved area where airplanes can take off and land *Bonus halo - a circle of light meandering - winding, such as a road or stream with twists and turns Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man Vocabulary week of Oct. 13th courageous - brave immigrants - people who go to a country to live in appreciation - showing that one recognizes the value of a person or thing tremendous - very large or very great modest - humble, not boastful sportsmanship - playing fair and showing respect for opponents valuable - important, worth much salary - money paid at regular times to a worker fielding - catching or picking up a ball and throwing it to the correct player umpire - an official who rules on the plays in a sports contest *Bonus Words stadium - a large structure in which sports events and concerts are held league - a group of athletic teams that compete among themselves My Name Is Marie Isabel Week of Oct. 6th pageant - a show based on previous events from previous times restless - unable to be still tropical - found in the warm, wet regions of the world near the Equator rehearsals - practices for a play or other performance attentively - in a way that shows complete concentration, with concern troublesome - trouble causing, disturbing pinata - a decorated, candy filled container that is hung from the ceiling at traditional Latin-American celebrations *Bonus Words menorah - a candle holder used during many Jewish celebrations latkes - potato pancakes Donovan's Word Jar Week of Sept 29 leisure - time when you are free from work disappointment - a feeling you have when something you hoped for does not happen perseverance - the habit of continuing at something even when you are having trouble accomplishing it, keep trying to be successful over and over until you are successful uneasy - worried, anxious compromise - reaching an agreement after each side gives up part of the demands they wanted chortle - to laugh or chuckle loudly *Bonus Words persnickety - very fussy about small details, picky about things cantankerous - stubborn, grouchy timid - fearful or shy boisterous - noisy and wild The Gardener Week of Sept. 22nd anxious - feeling nervous, excited retire - when you stop working after reaching a certain age vacant - empty, unused sprucing - decorating or making something neat adore - to love someone or something very much recognizing - knowing who someone is or what something is *Challenge Words catalogues - books or pamphlets that include lists and descriptions of them knead - to work and mix into a mass Latin - the language of ancient Rome Tales of a Fourth Nothing Vocabulary Chapters 8-10 agency - an office or business that offers a service to the public beckoned - to make some type of a sign or gesture to get someone to come aisle - the passage that runs between rows of seats concoction - something made by throwing several things together ordinary - usual or commonly stretcher - a piece od canvas attached to two poles used for carrying injured or ill people whisked - to move someone or something very quickly miserable - causing great discomfort, unhappiness situation - the circumstances that exist at a certain time Chapters 5-7 (week of Sept. 8th) supervise - to watch over a group of people untangled - to untwist something from being in a confused state surrounded - to be on every side of something experience - something that happens to you appointment - an arrangement to meet someone at a certain time celebration - a joyous ceremony or gathering, usually to mark a major event examine - to look at something carefully smeared - to rub something sticky or greasy over a surface committee - a group of people chosen to discuss things and make decisions for a larger group solution - the answer to a problem practical - useful, sensible, showing good judgement installing - to put something into use, ready to be used Chapter 1-4 Chapter 1 advertising - business tries to convince people to buy or use there product commercial - radio or television ad used to advertise a product or service crate - wooden box used for shipping Chapter 2 inspected - to examine or look at something very carefully vanished - disappeared racket - creating quite a bit of noise combination - mixture of things together Chapter 3 clients - people who use the services of a professional person such as a lawyer has clients nibble - eat slowly with little bites Chapter 4 squirmed - wriggled around in place
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