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Vocabulary Unit 4
Long and Short a patterns in Accented Syllables
Term | Definition |
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asterisk | a symbol (*) used to mark printed or written text |
glacier | a large body of ice moving slowly down a slope |
basket | 1. a receptacle made of interwoven material |
labor | 1. physical or mental effort especially when difficult |
betray | 1. to lead astray |
portray | 1. to make a picture of 2. to describe in words |
cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
regain | to gain (something) anew : to get (something) again |
catnip | a strong-scented mint that contains a substance attractive to cats |
sayings | something said |
crater | a depression formed by an impact (as of a meteorite) |
skateboard | a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for performing athletic stunts |
engrave | to form by incision (as on wood or metal) |
straighten | to make straight —usually used with up or out |
exclaim | 1. to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion exclaimed in delight |