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LifePac LA GR5-2
LifePac Language Arts Vocab Grade 5 Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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