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Unit 11 Vocabulary
Words for 5th Graders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acclaim | to applaud or praise |
| according | to be in agreement |
| opposite | antonym |
| shudder | to tremble with a sudden movement |
| vanilla | pod-like fruit yielding an extract used in flavoring food |
| bottom | the lowest or deepest part of anything |
| gallant | brave or noble-minded |
| slipper | any light, low-cut shoe into which the foot may be easily slipped |
| dessert | sweet food served at the end of a meal |
| barrel | a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides |
| carriage | a wheeled vehicle for conveying persons, as one drawn by horses |
| traffic | the movement of ships, vehicles, people in an area |
| cannon | a mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles |
| arrest | to seize (a person) by legal authority |
| hurricane | a violent, tropical cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic |
| mirror | a reflecting surface, originally of polished metal but now usually of glass |
| button | a small disk, knob, or the like for sewing and attaching an article of clothing |
| fuzzy | the nature of or resembling a soft, furry material |
| opportunity | a good position, chance, or prospect |
| spaghetti | a white, starchy pasta of Italian origin that is made in the form of long strings |