Lesson 24
asserted– if you asserted something, you said in a strong way what you believe
offended- if you feel offended, you feel hurt or upset by something someone did or said
retorted- if you retorted, you answered in an angry way to something someone else said
congenial- a congenial person is very nice and friendly
congregate- when people congregate at a place, they gather there and spend time there
cheerful- when you are happy and smiling, people say you are cheerful
Lesson 27
quivered– if something quivered, it shook, shivered, or trembled quickly
wailed- if you wailed, you let out a long, loud cry because you were upset about something or in pain
scattered-if things or people scattered, they went off in different directions
lonesome- If you are lonesome, you feel lonely and want company
elated- if you are elated, you are very happy and excited about something
hopeless- if something seems hopeless, you feel as if there is no chance that what you want to happen will ever happen
Lesson 6
locate – If you try to locate something, you try to find it
symbol- You can use a mark or a picture called a symbol to stand for a word or an object
commotion- A commotion happens when a lot of people are running around making a lot of noise
muffle- When you muffle a sound, you cover it up so it is not so loud
search- When you search for something, you look for it
overflowing- If something is overflowing, it is pouring out of its usual space
Lesson 22
Incident: An incident is something unusual that happens and often is an accident.
Gradual: If something happens in a gradual way, it happens slowly.
Downpour: A downpour is a large amount of rain that falls in a short time.
Seek: When you seek something, you look for or try to find it.
Indecisive: When you are indecisive, you cannot make up your mind about something.
Oblivious: If you are oblivious to something, you do not see it or realize it is happening.
Lesson 26
pale– if something is pale, it is very light or without much color
fondly- when something is done fondly, it is done in a caring, loving, or tender way
shadowy-if a place is shadowy, it is not in the light; it is shady
imaginative- if you are imaginative, you are good at coming up with ideas and picturing things in your mind
similar- if two things are similar, they are alike in some ways
affectionate- if you are affectionate, you like to show you love someone by hugging or cuddling
Lesson 7
chorus – A is chorus a group singing or saying something together
odor- If something has an, odor you can tell what it is by the way it smells
shoved- If you shoved someone or something, you would push hard against that person or thing
assemble- If you assemble something, you put all of its pieces together
consume- If you consume something, you completely use it up
enthusiastic- If you are enthusiastic about something, you really like it and are excited about it
Lesson 23
pleased– when you are pleased with something, you are happy with it
joy- when you feel joy, you feel very happy
stammered- if I stammered, I had a hard time speaking. I kept stopping and repeating the same sounds without even knowing it
puzzling- when something is puzzling, it is hard to understand
probing- when you are probing, you are searching for answers
unrelenting- when you are unrelenting, you do not give up until you do what you wanted to do
Lesson 20
chided– if I chided you, I corrected you
grumbling- if you are grumbling, you are complaining or letting others know you are unhappy about something
amusement- if you do something for amusement, you do it for fun
dwelling- a dwelling is a place where people live
bitterly- a place that is bitterly cold is very, very cold
realized- if you realized something, you suddenly understood or knew it
Lesson 28
familiar– if something is familiar, it is something that you know very well
properly- if you do something properly, you do it the right way
arrived-if you arrive at a place, you have come to that place
anticipate- when you anticipate a party, you look forward to it
numerous- if you have numerous toys, you have many toys
vibrant- if your shirt is vibrant, it has bright or bold colors
Lesson 25
variety– if there is a variety of something, there are many different kinds
incredible- if something is incredible, it is so amazing that it’s hard to believe
typical-if something is typical, it usually happens this way
deserve- if you deserve something, you have worked hard to get it
usually- if you usually do something, you almost always do it
peaceful- when something is peaceful, it is calm and quiet
Lesson 17
Predicament: If you have a predicament, you have a serious or difficult problem.
Rejoice: If you rejoice, you show that you are very happy.
Extraordinary: Something extraordinary is something that is very unusual or remarkable.
Unnoticed: If you go unnoticed, no one sees you.
Agreement: When you are in agreement with others, you all think the same way
Unthinkable: An unthinkable event is something you never thought could or would happen.
Lesson 5
horrible – something horrible is really bad and awful
invigorated- if you are invigorated, you feel full of energy
presented- if you presented something to a friend, you gave it to her or him
aid- if you aid someone, you help them
persistent- if you are persistent, you keep trying and never give up
sweltering-if the temperature is sweltering, it is very hot and uncomfortable
Lesson 29
When you wriggle, you move your body back and forth, as you do when you are squirming.
Something that is prickly is sharp and hurts to touch.
When you are interested in something, you want to do it or learn more about it.
A cooperative person works with others in a helpful way to do something.
When I construct something, I build it or make it.
When I assist someone, I help them do something.
Lesson 30
If you seized something, you grabbed it in a sudden strong way.
If something is tiresome, it is boring.
If something is tremendous, it is very large and great.
If you are exhausted, you are so tired you can hardly move.
If something is outrageous, it is different in a shocking way.
If you are patient, you put up with things without complaining.
Lesson 1
If you are bothered, you are upset or unhappy.
If you are at a distance from someone or something,you are far away, not close.
If you form something, you make it or shape it.
If you pay attention, you listen or watch very carefully.
If you perform, you do something such as sing, dance,act, or read a poem for a group of people.
If you are supportive of someone, you help them believethey can do something.
Lesson 2
To escape means to get away from someone or something.
If you feel fright, you are scared.
If something is nearby, it is close to you.
When you cram many things in to something, you fill itwith too much.
If you have a solution to a problem, you know how to fix it.You have an answer.
If you have a strategy for something, you have a plan.
Lesson 3
If something is especially important, it is very important.
If you memorize a poem, you learn it so you can say it without looking at the words.
If you sensed something, you had a feeling about it before you were even told about it.
The capacity of something is the amount of space it has to hold things.
If you haul something, you use a lot of effort to move itfrom one place to another.
If you are proud, you feel very good about something you did or who you are.
Lesson 4
If you ambled, you walked in a slow and relaxed manner.
If you act politely, you show that you have good manners.
If you pouted, you showed you were not happy by making
a face.
A considerate person thinks about the feelings of others.
If you follow a routine, you do the same things every time.
If something unexpected happens, it will be a surprise
Lesson 21
When you let others know you are sorry they feel bad, you are showing sympathy.
If you are sensitive, you care about other people’s feelings.
If you are devoted to someone, you love and want to take care of that person.
If you are alarmed, you feel scared or worried.
If something is mysterious, it is strange or puzzling.
When you are overjoyed, you are very, very happy
Lesson 18
If a container bulged, its sides stuck out as if it were going to burst.
When you have jostled people, you have bumped them or poked them to make them move.
When you argue with someone you disagree loudly.
When you command someone, you tell him or her what to do.
If you labored you worked very hard.
When you are cautious or unsure about something that might be dangerous you are wary.
Lesson 19
If you are walking rapidly, you are walking very fast.
A devious person is not being truthful and might try to trick you.
Someone who is courteous is very polite.
If you believe everything you hear, even very silly things, you are gullible.
If you do things hastily, you are doing them in a big hurry.
If you are unreasonable, you do things that don’t make sense.
Lesson 16
If you have captured something, you have caught it and are not letting it go.
If you show kindness or forgiveness to someone who has done something wrong, you show mercy.
If you are struggling, you are making a great effort with your body or mind to do something.
When people or animals are compatible, they are able to be together or get along with each other.
Someone who is amiable is good-natured and friendly.
When you relax, you are not uneasy or upset about anything; you spend time resting or doing things for fun.
Lesson 8
If you applauded for someone, you clapped your hands to show you liked what they did.
If you are chatty, you really like to talk.
If you gather things, you bring them together in one place.
A duty is a job you have to do.
When you feel envy, you want something that someone else has.
You might resent someone if you feel that that person is being treated better, or more fairly, than you are.
Lesson 15
If you lie cozily in bed, you are warm, comfortable, and relaxed.
If you interrupted something, you stopped it in the middle.
If you say something triumphantly, you say it in an excited way that shows you are proud of what you have done.
If you have had an accomplishment, you have worked hard to get something done.
If you admire someone, you think that person is very special because of the things he or she does.
If you have an ambition, you want to do something very much.
Lesson 14
If you approached something, you moved toward it.
If you are energetic, you are filled with energy.
Your pace is how fast you are going.
If you make a blunder, you make a bad or silly mistake.
If you reassure someone, you tell him or her that everything will be all right.
If you excel at something, you are very good at it.
Lesson 13
If something is astonishing, it amazes and surprises you.
If you continue to do something, you keep doing it.
If you doubt something, you do not believe it is true.
If you transform something, you totally change it.
If you examine something, you look at it closely.
If you devour something, you eat it all up very quickly.
Lesson 12
If you reward someone, you give something special or nice to that person for something he or she has done.
To do something handsomely means to do it in a way that is great or more than you expected.
Something is cruel when it brings pain or makes you feel bad.
A greedy person wants a lot of something and does not want to share any of it.
Consequences are things that happen as a result of another action. If I walk on thin ice, the consequence might be that I fall through the ice.
A person who has regret feels sorry for something he or she did.
Lesson 11
If an animal nuzzled against you, it would be rubbing you with its face or nose.
If you pranced around, you would be walking in a bouncy,springy way, like a horse.
When something is raging, it is happening in a strong or out-of-control way.
If an animal adapts to a place, it has body parts or ways of acting that help it live there.
If you think that something is intriguing, you are curious about it and very interested in it.
If you inhabit a place, you live there.
Lesson 9
If you claim something, you say it is yours.
Saying that you dine is a fancy way of talking about eating.
A person who groans makes a deep sound that shows unhappiness.
When you classify something, you put it into a group with other things like it.
Something’s function is its use. The function of a hat is to cover your head.
When something is nutritious, it is healthful to eat
Lesson 10
If you are ashamed, you feel bad about having done something wrong.
If you mused about something, you were thinking about it.
If you soared, you flew very high into the air.
An athletic person is active, strong, and able to play sports well.
If you are awkward, you move in a clumsy, rough way.
If something is superb, it is the best it can be, or excellent
