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Unit 8
1. ancient - very old; early in history
2. climate - the usual weather conditions of a place
3. cling - to hold on firmly; to have a strong attachment to or feeling for someone
4. custom - a common practice; the way people do things year after year
5. decay - to slowly decline or fall into ruin; to wear away
6. disturb - to make upset or uneasy
7. expose - to uncover or open to view; to make something known
8. perform - to carry out a task; to act or entertain
9. remote - to remove in distance or time; out of the way; unlikely
10. timid - lacking courage or confidence
Unit 4
1. capture - the act of catching or gaining control by force or skill; to grab or hold
onto; to grab the attention of
2. coward - one who has no courage or gets scared easily
3. exclaim - to speak with strong feelings or emotion; to cry out
4. gloomy - partly or completely dark; wearing a frown
5. insist - to state something or make a demand firmly
6. passage - the act of moving from one place to another; a trip by sea or by air; a way in or out; a part of written or piece of music
7. restless - unable to rest, relax, or be still
8. shallow - not deep; not showing much thought
9. shatter - to break into many pieces; to cause damage
10. talent - an ability to do something well; a skill or gift
Unit 5
1. atmosphere - the air that surrounds the Earth; the feeling or mood in a room
or place
2. brilliant - sparkling or full of light; striking and shiny; very smart
3. convince - to get someone to believe something or do something; to win over
4. endure - to put up with; to continue in the same way for a long time
5. glance - to look quickly; to bounce off a surface and fly off to one side
6. harsh - rough or unpleasant to the senses; unkind in voice or behavior
7. plunge - to fall quickly; top quickly throw oneself into something; the act
of jumping in
8. precious - very high priced; loved and adored
9. swift - able to move at a quick speed; quick to respond
10. unite - to bring two or more parts together to make a whole
Unit 6
1. border - the outer edge of an object; the lines where two parts meet
2. certain - having no doubt; sure
3. clasp - a device that holds parts together; a strong hold
4. depart - to go away
5. fierce - violent; wild or savage
6. journey - to travel; a long trip; a passage from one place to another
7. observe - to see; to watch with close attention; to stick to or obey
8. superb - of the best quality
9. treasure - a collection of valuable objects; something worth a lot; to care a great
deal for
10. wisdom - knowledge and good sense; especially as a result of experience
Unit 7
1. accuse - to say someone or something has done wrong; blame
2. clever - having or showing a bright mind; smart
3. coast - the land near the sea or ocean; to move along without power or effort
4. delicate - easily broken or damaged; requiring care or skill
5. explore - to travel or discover; to look into or study something
6. imitate- to copy someone's movement or expressions; to copy someone else
7. pierce - to make a hole or opening
8. rare - not often found; unusually valuable; not cooked
9. symbol - something that stands for something else
10. triumph - an important success or win; to succeed
Unit 8
1. ancient - very old; early in history
2. climate - the usual weather conditions of a place
3. cling - to hold on firmly; to have a strong attachment to or feeling for someone
4. custom - a common practice; the way people do things year after year
5. decay - to slowly decline or fall into ruin; to wear away
6. disturb - to make upset or uneasy
7. expose - to uncover or open to view; to make something known
8. perform - to carry out a task; to act or entertain
9. remote - to remove in distance or time; out of the way; unlikely
10. timid - lacking courage or confidence
Unit 9
1. ability - the power or skill to do something
2. avoid - to keep away from
3. bashful - shy, not at ease especially in a social setting
4. brief - short in time, amount, or length
5. compete - to take part in a game or contest; to play against another
6. consider - to think about or pay attention to
7. delightful - very pleasing or wonderful
8. honor- to respect or value
9. reflex - an automatic response
10. remark - a short statement; to mention or give an opinion
Unit 10
1. actual - happening in fact or reality
2. brink - the edge especially of a high, steep place
3. chill - an unpleasant feeling of coldness
4. conquer - to defeat or take over
5. fortunate - having or bringing good luck
6. fury - strong anger
7. intend - to plan to do something; to have a goal or purpose
8. pattern- the way that shapes and color are put together; a model or guide for making something; a design that is repeated
9. vibrant - full of life, energy or activity
10. wit - the talent to describe things to people in a funny or unusual way
Unit 11
1. approach - to come close to; to begin to deal with
2. approve - to give permission
3. glory - great honor or praise given by others
4. magnificent - remarkably beautiful or outstanding
5. meek - not courageous or strong
6. prompt - on time and without delay; to remind someone what to do or say
7. revive - to bring or come back to life
8. tradition - a custom, belief, or idea that has been passed on over time
9. watchful - always noticing what is happening; aware
10. wreckage - what is left of something that has been destroyed
Unit 12
1. audible - capable of being heard
2. consume - to eat or drink; to use up
3. glide - to move smoothly and easily
4. origin - the cause or beginning
5. prevent - to stop from happening
6. punctuate - to mark written materials with periods, commas, and other signs;
to give importance to
7. representative - a typical example; someone who acts for another
8. scorn - a feeling or expression that someone or something is inferior
9. stout - large and heavy; strong and sturdy; to have courage
10. woe - great sorrow or suffering
Unit 13
1. arch - a curved structure that serves as an opening; playful, mischievous
2. authentic - the real thing
3. clarify - clear; easy to understand
4. declare - to state strongly; an official statement
5. grant - to permit or allow; something that is given
6. grave - a hole in the ground where something is buried; serious
7. modest - not boastful; proper in speech, dress or behavior
8. opponent - someone who is set against another
9. valid - supported by facts or evidence ; true
10. yearn - to long for; want
Unit 14
1. admirable - deserving praise
2. automatic - done without thought or will; done by a machine
3. devotion - loyalty and affection
4. distant - far away; not friendly
5. dreary - gloomy; without cheer
6. exhaust - to use up or wear out; the escape of gas from an engine
7. kindle - to get a fire going; to start something
8. predict - to guess what is going to happen before it happens
9. separation - to be apart
10. stunt - to stop the growth of something; an act that shows great bravery
Unit 15
1. abundant - more that enough; plentiful
2. barrier - something that blocks movement
3. conceive - to think up something and start it
4. format - following strict rules; requiring fancy clothes
5. inquire - to ask about
6. penalize - to punish
7. picturesque - something that is charming
8. predator - one that destroys; an animal that stalks other animals
9. privilege - a special right or benefit
10. slumber - to sleep lightly
Unit 16
1. advantage - something that puts someone in a better position
2. ambition - a strong desire for importance or success
3, defiant - showing strong resistance; willing to challenge
4. fearsome - frightening or alarming
5. imply - to suggest something without saying it
6. merit - a quality that deserves praise; to be worthy of
7, negotiate - to discuss in order to arrive at an agreement
8. purify - to make clean and free of dirt
9. revoke - to cancel by withdrawing or reversing
10. wretched - very unhappy or unfortunate
Unit 17
1. absorb - to soak up or keep the attention of
2. amateur - someone who does something for pleasure and not for money;
someone who does not have much experience
3. channel - the deepest part of a river; a body of water that links two larger ones
4. elegant - showing beauty; high quality and good taste
5. grace - ease and beauty of movement; a short prayer
6. inspect - to look over closely
7. lame - stiff or sore, not able to walk properly; weak, not satisfactory
8, suspend - to hang in order to allow free movement; to stop for a time
9. tiresome - dull or exhausting; unexciting
10. tranquil - free from trouble or disturbance; quiet
Unit 18
1. boast - to speak proudly of oneself; brag
2. eloquent - showing the ability to use words clearly
3. glisten - to shine
4. ideal - considered to be perfect
5. infectious - to spread by germs
6. invest - to put money into something that will make a profit
7. locate - to find
8. ripple - a small wave
9. sufficient - as much as needed
10. uproar - noisy excitement or confusion
Unit 2
1. aim - to point or direct at a target; a purpose or goal
2. aware - knowing or realizing
3. defeat - to beat in a game or battle ; loss or failure
4. drift - to be carried away by water or air
5. mild - gentle, not harsh
6. pause - to stop for a short time; a short stop
7. refuse - to not accept or agree to something
8. route - a road or way of travel between two places
9. ruin - to destroy or damage something
10. solid - having shape and hardness; not liquid or gas; very strong and reliable
Unit 3
1. active - taking action; full of movement
2. bargain - an agreement between two people or groups; something sold cheaply;
a good idea
3. gasp - to breathe in quickly or have trouble breathing because of fear or shock;
to catch one's breath
4. loyal - to be faithful to one's country, a person or idea
5. resource - a source of useful supplies, materials or information
6. sensitive - reacting to something quickly; easily hurt or bothered
7. struggle - an enormous effort or attempt; a battle
8. value - something important; the worth of something; an amount
9. vary - to do in a new way; to make a different; to change
10. wander - to move around without a plan or goal; to get losUnit 1
1. allow - to let do or happen; to agree
2. bitter - sharp and unpleasant; angry or hurt.
3. common - found often; average
4. faint - to pass out; not clear
5. firm - solid, steady or strong; a buisness or company
6. force - strength or power
7. goal - something a person wants and works for; the area where a player
must move a ball or puck in order to score
8. patient - person getting medical care; able to stay calm when there is a long wait
9. prefer - to like better than something else
10. trace - a small amount left behind; to copy by drawing over the lines of something
Charlie
1. vision - eyesight
2. blew - a gust of wind
3. plug - to close
4. bat - a small mammal
5. battery - a power source
6. fuel - material that is needed to power and make things work
What About Me
1. merchant - shopkeeper
2. plenty - to have a lot of something
3. knowledge - to have an understanding of something
4. thread - a string
5. straying - to wander
6. carpetmaker - a rug weaver
7. marketplace - a shopping area
Kumak's Fish
1. parka - a warm heavy jacket with a hood
2. gear - equipment needed for an activity
3. willow - a type of tree with narrow thin branches
4. twitch - to makea small jerky movement
5. splendid - to be great and excellent
6. yanked - to be pulled with a sudden movement
Supermarket
1. laundry - freshly cleaned clothes
2. variety - a number of different types of things
3. section - a part of something
4. item - one part of a series
5. traded - exchanged
6. spoiled - food that has become not good to eat
7. shelves - horizontal boards for holding things
Bagels
1. braided - to be woven together
2. mixture - things blended together
3. boil - something that is heated until it bubbles
4. batch - a group
5. bakery - a store that sells baked goods
6. ingredients - materials
7. dough - a sticky mixture used to make bread
Romie
1. cardboard - a thick stiff piece of paper
2. feast - a huge meal
3. fierce - strong
4. ruin - to spoil
5. stoop - front steps
6. treasure - to value
7. pitcher - a baseball player who throws the ball to a batter
Liberty
1. torch - a burning light
2. unveiled - to uncover
3. tablet - a flat surface for writing
4. unforgettable - not to be forgotten
5. liberty - freedom
6. crown - royal head covering
7. models - small copies
Mr. kang
1. foreign - different
2. recipe - cooking directions
3. perch - to sit
4. foolish - to be silly
5. chilly - cold
6. narrow - slim
7. bow - to bend forward
Talking walls
1. encourage - to urge in a helpful way
2. local - nearby
3. support - to help
4. social - people and community
5. native - a person born at a specific time
6. expression- a statement
7. settled - to make a home
Ants
1. crystal - a shiny mineral stone
2. unaware - to not know
3. discovery - to find
4. joyful - to feel happy
5. disappear - vanish
6. scoop - a large spoon
7. journey - a trip
Atlantis
1. thermal - made to prevent heart loss
2. content - to be pleased
3. guidance - advice
4. aqueducts - passages for flowwing water
5. honor - to give formal respect to someone or something
6. pillar - an upright support
7. crouch - to stand at a lowered height
Meatballs
1. uneventfully - without any interesting happennings
2. supplied - to have what is needed or wanted
3. varied - to change
4. drizzle - a light rain
5. portions - the parts in which fod can be divided
6. damaged - harmed or destroyed
7. abandon - to leave a place forever
8. necessities - things that people must have to live
Leah
1. auctioneer - a person whi is hired to run a p[ublic sale
2. county - a section of a state
3. gallop - a horse or pony running at top speed
4. bid - the amount of money that is being offered to buy something
5. glisten - to shine or sparkle
6. clutch - to hold onto something tightly
Javelinas
1. cousin - the son or daughter of an aount or uncle
2. invisible - unable to be seen
3. fortune - riches or wealth
4. suspicious - to mistrust or doubt someone
5. tumbleweeds - thin branches that are blown away by the wind
6. budge - to move slightly
Alejandro
1. shun - to stay away from someone or something for a reason
2. cherich - to care deeply about
3. growth - the plants growing in a certain area
4. windmill - a machine that is powered by the wind and used to pump water from
the ground
5. ample - more than enough of something
6. furrows - long deep grooves made in the soil
Charlie
1. vision - eyesight
2. blew - a gust of wind
3. plug - to close
4. bat - a small mammal
5. battery - a power source
6. fuel - material that is needed to power and make things work
Visitors from space
1. force - energy that causes motion or change
2. nucleus - the center of a comet
3. solar wind - magnetic material that comes from the Sun's surface
4. loop - to move in a circular motion
5. particles - tiny bits of something
6. fluorescent - bright and glowing
Charlie
1. vision - eyesight
2. blew - a gust of wind
3. plug - to close
4. bat - a small mammal
5. battery - a power source
6. fuel - material that is needed to power and make things work
Basketball
1. popular - to well liked
2. guard - a basketball player at the back of the court
3. freeze - to harden into ice
4. disease - a sickness
5. terrible - something that is very bad
6. sports - athletic games
7. study - to learn carefully
Rocks
1. stamps - postage stickers
2. label - to mark with a tag
3. attic - the upper floor of a house
4. chores - tasks to be done
5. board - a gruoup of people that make important decision
6. customrer - a person who buys something
7. spare - extra
Swimmer
1. medals - awards
2. current - a flow orstream of water
3. drowned - to have breathes in water and died
4. continued - something that went on
5. celebrate - to rejoice
6. strokes - ways of swimming
7. stirred - to have moved
eagle
1. echo - to repeat
2. valley - long low land
3. thatch - plant material
4. scramble - to cllimb quickly
5. gully - a ditch
6. reeds - tall grass
7. clutch - to hold tightly
suki
1. cotton - cloth made from a plant
2. paces - steps
3. festival - a celebration
4. snug - to feel tight
5. rhythm - a beat
6. pale - light in color
7. graceful - to move beautifully
382
1. farewell - to say goodbye
2. memories - things that are remembered
3. cellar - basement
4. raindrops - water from the clouds
5. airport - a place for landing planes
6. curious - wanting to know about something
7. described - to be told about something
Bagels
1. braidied - to be woven together
2. mixture - things blended together
3. boil - something that is heated until it bubbles
4. batch - a group
5. bakery - a store that sells baked goods
6. ingredients - materials
7. dough - a sticky mixture used to make bread
Romie
1. cardboard - a thinck stiff piece of paper
2. feast - a huge meal
3. fierce - strong
4. ruin - to spoil
5. stoop - front steps
6. treasure - to value
7. pitcher - a baseball player who throws the ball to a batter
Highest, Deepest
1. outrun - to run faster than someone or something else
2. tide - the rise and fall of ocean water
3. average - common or ordinary
4. depth - the distance from the top to the bottom that tells how deep something is
5. desert - a dry sandy region without water or trees
6. peak - the top of a mountain
7. waterfall - a stream of water that rises from a high place and tumbles down
What About Me
1. merchant - shopkeeper
2. plenty - to have a lot of something
3. knowledge - to have an understanding of something
4. thread - a string
5. straying - to wander
6. carpetmaker - a rug weaver
7. marketplace - a shopping area
Kumak's Fish
1. parka - a warm heavy jacket with a hood
2. gear - equipment needed for an activity
3. willow - a type of tree with narrow thin branches
4. twitch - to makea small jerky movement
5. splendid - to be great and excellent
6. yanked - to be pulled with a sudden movement
Supermarket
1. laundry - freshly cleaned clothes
2. variety - a number of different types of things
3. section - a part of something
4. item - one part of a series
5. traded - exchanged
6. spoiled - food that has become not good to eat
7. shelves - horizontal boards for holding things
Charlie
1. vision - eyesight
2. blew - a gust of wind
3. plug - to close
4. bat - a small mammal
5. battery - a power source
6. fuel - material that is needed to power and make things work
My Rows and Piles of Coins
1. unwrapped - to be opened
2. wobbled - to be rocked back and forth
3. bundles - packages that are tied
4. errands - tasks to be done
5. arranged - to be positioned in a certain way
6. excitedly - to do something eagerly
7. steady - to be still
Penguin Chick
1. preen - to clean
2. flippers - limbs used for swimming
3. peck - to strike with a beak
4. hatch - to come out of a shell
5. cuddle - to curl up close to a person or animal
6. frozen - to be iced over
7. snuggle - to get warm and cozy
I Wanna Iguana
1. mature - to be fully grown
2. mention - to talk about something
3. trophies - prizes for victory
4. exactly - entirely
5. adorable - very cute
6. compassion - to be understanding
7. iguana - a large lizard
Prudy's Problem
1. butterflies - insects
2. shoelaces - cords for tying shoes
3. strain - to stretch
4. scattered - sprinkled about
5. collection - a set of objects
6. enormous - huge
Tops and Bottoms
1. bottom - the lower part of something
2. clever - smart
3. lazy - not working hard
4. partners - people who work as a team
5. cheated - to be tricked
6. wealth - riches
7. crops - plants grown for food
Penguin Chick
1. preen - to clean
2. flippers - limbs used for swimming
3. peck - to strike with a beak
4. hatch - to come out of a shell
5. cuddle - to curl up close to a person or animal
6. frozen - to be iced over
7. snuggle - to get warm and cozy
Amazing Bird Nests
1. ton - a unit of weight
2. material - a substance used to make something
3. goo - someting sticky
4. bill - a bird's beak
5. twigs - small branches
6. platform - a raised floor
7. hunters - people who kill wild animals
How Do You Raise A Raisin
1. grapevine - a climbing plant on which grapes grow
2. raise - to grow
3. area - a particular space
4. artificial - unnatural
5. proof - evidence to determine the truth
6. preservative - an additive that keeps food fresh
7. raisin - a dried grape
Pushing Up The Sky
1. poked - to be pushed with a finger
2. languages - different types of speech
3. narrator - a speaker
4. antlers - horns
5. overhead - to be above
6. imagined - something that has been made up
Seeing Stars
1. gas - an airlike substance
2. dim - to be somewhat dark
3. gigantic - very large
4. patterns - designs
5. shine - to give off light
6. ladle - a large spoon
7. temperature - the amount of heat in something
I Wanna Iguana
1. mature - to be fully grown
2. mention - to talk about something
3. trophies - prizes for victory
4. exactly - entirely
5. adorable - very cute
6. compassion - to be understanding
7. iguana - a large lizard
Prudy's Problem
1. butterflies - insects
2. shoelaces - cords for tying shoes
3. strain - to stretch
4. scattered - sprinkled about
5. collection - a set of objects
6. enormous - huge
Raisin
1. grapevine - a climbing plant on which grapes grow
2. raise - to grow
3. area - a particular space
4. artificial - unnatural
5. proof - evidence to determine the truth
6. preservative - an additive that keeps food fresh
7. raisin - a dried grape
Suki's Kimono
1. cotton - cloth made from a plant
2. paces - steps
3. festival - a celebration
4. snug - to feel tight
5. rhythm - a beat
6. pale - light in color
7. graceful - to move beautifully
Good-Bye 382
1. farewell - to say goodbye
2. memories - thinigs that are remembered
3. collar - a basement
4. raindrops - water from the clouds
5. airport - a place for landing planes
6. curious - wanting to know about something
7. described - to be told about something
Swimmer
1. medals - awards
2. current - a flow or stream of water
3. drowned - to have breathed in water and died
4. continued - something that went on
5. celebrate - to rejoice
6. strokes - ways of swimming
7. stirred - to have moved -