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Vocabulary Unit 7
Benchmark Vocabulary Words Weeks 19, 20, 21
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| refugee | a person who leaves their country because of war or natural disaster |
| textile | any type of cloth or fabric made by weaving |
| boom | a period of economic growth and employment |
| economics | how people make, sell, and buy things we need and use (has to do with money) |
| techniques | special and unique ways that a person does something |
| plentiful | when there is a great amount of something |
| vehicle | something used for transporting people (like a boat, train or car) |
| siren | a device that makes a loud sound, typically on ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars |
| chirping | making short, sharp, high-pitched sounds |
| recreation | an activity done for fun |
| outings | short, fun trips |
| chatting | talking in a friendly, casual way |
| despair | to have no hope |
| rural | places far away from small towns |
| rallied | uniting to support someone or something |
| arched | curved over something from one side to the other |
| unfurled | spread out something |
| votive | related to a vow or a wish |