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4th Gr ELA Vocab
Units 1-4
Term | Definition |
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brainstorm | solve a problem by having group members all contribute ideas freely |
flattened | made flatter, or more level or smooth |
frantically | wildly excited due to worry or fear |
gracious | kind and courteous |
muttered | spoken in a low, unclear way |
official | properly approved or authorized |
original | something new or different |
stale | something old or not fresh |
humiliated | made to feel ashamed or foolish |
accountable | responsible |
advise | give one's opinion or inform |
desperately | to try to change a hopeless situation |
inspiration | a person or thing that stirs the mind,the imagination, or feelings |
self-esteem | respect for oneself |
hesitated | waited or stopped, especially because of feeling unsure |
uncomfortably | uneasily |
alter | make different or change |
collapse | fall down or cave in |
crisis | difficult or dangerous situation |
destruction | great damage or ruin |
hazard | something that can cause harm or injury |
severe | very harsh or serious |
substantial | of great amount or size |
unpredictable | not able to tell beforehand |
thrilling | exciting |
accelerate | move or cause to move faster |
advantage | something that is helpful or useful |
inquiry | a search for information |
capabilities | the needed skills, powers, or abilities |
friction | a force between surfaces that slows objects or stops them from moving |
gravity | a force that pulls objects toward each other |
identity | who a person is or what a thing is |