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3rd Grade
10/18/2011

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Term

canopy

Definition

(noun) 1. a covering supported on poles or suspended above a bed, 2.throne, exalted personage, or sacred object.

3. The cover formed by the leafy upper branches of the trees in the forest.

4. an ornamental, roof like projection, as a long canvas awning stretching from doorway of a building to a curb.

5. The sky.

Term

 slumber

Definition

 (verb)

1.    to sleep, especially lightly; doze; drowse.

2.    To be in a state of inactivity, negligence, quiescece, or calm

3.    To spend or pass time

4.    To dispel or forget

Term

bewildered

Definition

 (adjective)

  1. completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
Term

trowel

Definition

(noun)

1.   any of various tools having a flat blade with a handle, used for depositing and working mortar, plaster, etc.

 

  1. A similar tool with a curved, scooplike blade, used in gardening for taking up plants, turning up earth etc.

 3. (verb) to apply, shape, smooth, or dig with or as if with such tool.

Term
  scurry
Definition

   (verb)

 1.    to go or move quickly or in haste.

 

2.    To send hurrying along.

Term

perilous

Definition

(adjective)

 1.    involving or full of grave risk; hazaardous; dangerous

Term

sapling

Definition

 (noun)

1.    a young tree

 

2.    a young person

Term

 halt

Definition

(verb)

1.  to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily

2. Bring to a stop

3. to falter as in speech, hesitant; stumble

4. to be in doubt; waver between alternatives; vacillate

5. (adjective) lame; limping

Term

frantic  

 

Definition

(adjective)

1.    desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc;

2.    frenzied

Term

blush

Definition

 (verb)

1.    to redden as from embarrassment or shame

2.    to feel shame or embarrassment

3.    to become rosy

4.    to make red; flush

5.    (noun) pinkish tinge

Term
  linger
Definition

(verb)  

 1. to remain or stay on in a place longer than usual or expected, as a reluctance to leave

2. to remain alive; continue to persist, although gradually dying, disappearing

3. to dwell in contemplation, thought, or enjoyment

4. to be tardy in action, delay, dawdle

5. to walk slowly; saunter along

6. to pass time in a leisurely or a tedious manner

Term

nubby

Definition

(adjective)

 

 1.     knobby or lumpy

Term

spatula

Definition

 (noun)

1.    a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping or lifting

Term

wilt

Definition

 (verb)

1.     to become limp or drooping, as a fading flower; wither

2.     To lose strength, vigor

3.     The drying out, drooping and withering of leaves of a plant due to inadequate water supply or vascular disease

Term

merry

Definition

 (adjective)

 

1.    full of cheerfulness, joyous in disposition or spirit.

 

2.    Laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous

Term

chassis

Definition

 (noun)

 

1.    the frame, the wheels and machinery of a motor vehicle on which the body is supported.

 

2.    The main landing gear of an aircraft that supports the aircraft.

Term

doze

Definition

 (verb)

1.     to sleep lightly or fitfully

2.    To fall into a light sleep unintentionally

3.    To sleep for a short time; nap

4.    To be dull or half asleep

Term

spindly

Definition

 (adjective)

 

1.     long, tall, thin; usually frail

Term

oasis 

Definition

(noun)

 

1. small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or a well.

 

2. something serving as a refuge, relief or pleasant change from what is usual, annoying, difficult etc.

Term

scowl

Definition

 (verb)

 

1.    to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased or angry manner.

 

2.    to have a gloomy or threatening look.

Term

thrifty

Definition

 (adjective)

 

1.    practicing economic management. Frugal

 

2.    thriving, successful, prosperous

Term

foliage

Definition

 (noun)

 

1.    the leaves of a plant, collectively, leafage

 

2.    leaves in general

Term

     jolt

Definition

(verb)

1. to jar, shake or cause to move as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.

2. to knock sharply as to dislodge.

3. to stun with a blow especially in boxing.

4. to bring to a desired state sharply or abruptly.

5. to move with a sharp jerk or a series of sharp jerks

Term

fretful

Definition

 (adjective)

 

1.     dispose or quick, irritable or peevish.

Term

stall

Definition

(noun) 

the compartment in a stable or shed for the accommodation of one animal.

  1. A booth or stand where merchandise is displayed for sale.
  2. (verb) to bring to a standstill.
  3. To cause a motor vehicle to stop.
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