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Reading Vocab Words
Reading Vocab Words
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5th Grade
01/14/2008

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Term
Lulled ( v. )
Definition

To cause to sleep or rest.

 

Sentence :

The peaceful ocean lulled me to sleep.

Term

Cadence ( n. )

Definition

A steady,rythmic sound.

 

Sentence :

The cadence was very relaxing.

Term

Alcove ( n. )

Definition

An inset or recessed part of a room.

 

Sentence :

 The alcove in the hall is called the "Hobo Cave" to some students!

 

Term
Casement ( n. )
Definition

The frame of a window that swings outward on hinges.

 

Sentence :

The casement was almost torn off by the wind.

Term
Trawler ( n. )
Definition

A boat used for special kind of fishing.

 

Sentence :

 My dad pulled up in the trawler with 4 fish!

Term
Stern2 ( n. )
Definition

The rear part of a ship or boat.

 

Sentence :

The stern of the ship was very shiney.

Term
Tiller ( n. )
Definition

A lever or handle used to turn a rudder and steer a boat.

 

Sentence :

My dad let my turn the rudder to steer the boat.

Term
Mooring Lines ( n. )
Definition

A line used to tie up or anchor a boat.

 

Sentence :

I dropped the mooring line into the nice,cool water.

Term
Breakers ( n. )
Definition

A wave that turns into foam when it reaches shore.

 

Sentence :

There we're lot's of breakers at the beach!

Term
Scale1 ( v. )
Definition

To climb up to the top of or climb over.

 

Senctence :

I scaled right over the wall of bricks.

Term
Burly ( Adj. )
Definition

Muscular; strong; husky.

 

Sentence :

My dad used to be burly until he turned 40. . .

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Clambered ( v. )
Definition

To climb on all fours with some trouble.

 

Sentence :

I clambered my way through the tunnels.

Term
Sentinels ( n. )
Definition

A guard; a sentry.

 

Sentence :

The sentinel was watching me while I was swimming.

Term
Hasp ( n. )
Definition

The metalloop to which a padlock is secured to lock a door.

 

Sentence :

The hasp is always locked in our house.

Term
Descended ( v. )
Definition

To move from a higher to a lower place;  to go or come down.

 

Sentence :

I descended down the stairs for the prom.

Term
Mainland ( n. )
Definition

The main part of a country, territory, or continent, not including the islands off the coast.

 

Sentence :

The mainland in our country is huge!

Term
Reverberated ( v. )
Definition

To resound; to echo.

 

Sentence :

My friend Emily reverberated my voice.

Term
Bulky ( Adj. )
Definition

Having great volume or size.

 

Sentence :

I don't care if any of my friends are bulky.

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