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Vocabulary
Vocabulary Level 4. Ch. 6-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| for | because |
| prairie | grassland with few trees |
| cyclone | strong wind that spins around |
| orphan | someone without parents |
| rubies | expensive red jewels |
| deaf | unable to hear |
| ripples | small waves |
| brilliant | bright and colorful |
| bondage | slavery |
| bowed | bent in the middle (rhymes with showed) |
| bowed | bend politely from the waist (rhymes with loud) |
| dismally | sadly |
| inquired | asked |
| cheering | makes you feel good |
| balanced | won't tip over |
| emeralds | green jewels |
| diamonds | clear jewels |
| messenger | person who delivers messages |
| civilized | well-mannered |
| gorgeous | very pretty |
| brook | small stream |
| sprinkled | dotted |
| sorceress | magician |
| gingham | cotton material |
| velvet | soft material- fancy coats & hats |
| silk | very fine material- fancy dresses, shirts |
| leather | tough material- boots, belts, etc. |
| delicious | tastes good |
| slate | little chalkboard |
| pave | cover with bricks or concrete |
| apparent | easy to see |
| solemn | serious |
| charm | magic power |
| sob | cry |
| injured | hurt |
| journey | trip |
| trot | run slowly |
| brisk | fast |
| dome | round roof |
| hearty | large |
| amused | entertained |
| resolved | made up your mind |
| represented | looks like |
| earnestly | sincerely- you really mean it |
| husky | thick or deep |
| suspected | thought |