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LifePac LA GR5-2
LifePac Language Arts Vocab Grade 5 Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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adjective | a word that describes a noun |
albatross | a large, web-footed bird found chiefly in the South Seas, noted for its ability to fly long distances |
analyze | to examine carefully and in detail |
barrier reef | a long ridge of coral near and parallel to a coastline, separated from it by a lagoon |
bonito | a salt-water fish that can be eaten |
christened | baptized or named |
classify | to arrange in groups |
consequence | a result, what happens |
contract | draw together, make shorter |
courageous | fearless, brave, full of courage |
destruction | breaking into pieces, ruining, putting an end to |
discussion | to talk, to talk about reasons for/against |
envious | feeling or showing discontent or ill will, and wishing for something someone else has |
falter | hesitate, wane, not go straight on, lose courage |
fledgling | a young bird just able to fly |
focus | make clear |
hurricane | a storm with violent wind and heavy rain |
impending | likely to happen soon, threatening, about to occur |
inseparable | cannot be separated |
lagoon | a pond or small lake connected with a larger body of water |
nondescript | not of any certain kind |
outrigger | a framework extending from the side of a boat, keeps the boat from turning over |
pandanus | a bush found in the Pacific islands |
pestering | troubling, bothering |
photographer | a person who takes pictures with a camera |
Polynesian | a person born or who lives in Polynesia |
pursuit | an occupation |
regularity | steadiness or being regular |
resentment | a feeling resulting from injury or insult |
scan | look at closely, look over |
sea urchin | a small, hard-shelled sea animal |
security | freedom from danger, care or fear; feeling of being safe |
sennit | cord formed by weaving from plant fibers |
serenely | peacefully, calmly |
summarize | to give only the main points |
sympathy | sharing another's trouble or sorrows |
thwart | a seat across a boat on which a rower sits |
violence | rough force in action |
warrior | a fighting man, experienced soldier |