VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT - LESSON 20 GRADE 4

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT

Lesson 20 - Grade 4

WORD LIST

proposed

territory

accompany

duty

interpreter

supplies

route

clumsy

corps

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landmark

ADDITIONAL WORD LIST

exploration

cradleboard

instruments

battered

cloudburst

expedition

blubber

soggy

monstrous

lodges

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territory

Meaning (noun): land which is controlled by a particular country or ruler Synonym: zone, area, land Sentence: Dogs or cats will usually pee near trees or other objects in order to mark their territory.

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accompany

Meaning (verb): to go somewhere with someone Synonym: go with, escort, guide Sentence: My friends accompany me to the restroom after the horror film because I was too afraid to walk alone.

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proposed

Meaning (verb): suggest something for people to think about and decide upon Synonym: suggested, presented, put forward Sentence: He has proposed a new system designed to remove inequalities in health care.

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interpreter

Meaning (noun): a person whose job is to translate what someone is saying into another language Synonym: translator Sentence: The interpreter has to know both languages.

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duty

Meaning (noun): work that you have to do for your job Synonym: responsibilty, job, task, work Sentence: It is the duty of every citizen to respect the law.

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supplies

Meaning (noun): food, equipment, and other essential things that people need Sentence: Each school kit contains materials for up to 80 children, as well as teaching supplies.

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route

Meaning (noun): a way from one place to another Synonym: way, course, direction, road Sentence: What is the shortest route to the airport from here?

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corps

Meaning (noun): a small group of people who do a special job Synonym: team, unit, squad, troop Sentence: The corps of engineers from the company were honored with their contributions to the new invention.

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clumsy

Meaning (adjective): awkward in movement or handling, prone to accidents or mistakes Synonym: awkward Sentence: If you are clumsy you have probably knocked over something breakable before or tripped over walking.

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landmark

Meaning (noun): a well-known object in a particular place that helps a person know where they are Synonym: feature, monument Sentence: Pulling out his map and scanning the area, the tourist looked for a landmark to guide his way.

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exploration

Meaning (noun): the act or process of exploring or investigating Sentence: The Elizabethan age was a time of exploration and discovery.

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cradleboard

Meaning (noun): a wooden frame worn on the back for carrying an infant Sentence: The Native American woman was using a cradleboard to carry her baby when she was venturing out.

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instruments

Meaning (noun): a tool or device that is used to do a particular task Synonym: tools, devices Sentence: Lisa is a musical prodigy since she can play well many music instruments.

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battered

Meaning (verb, adjective): to hit many times, using fists or a heavy object Synonym: beat, strike, hit, knock Sentence: The ship was washed ashore after being battered by the waves for days on end.

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cloudburst

Meaning (noun): a sudden, very heavy fall of rain Sentence: A cloudburst fills an arroyo, a dry stream bed with steep sides, with a flood without warning.

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expedition

Meaning (noun): an organized journey that is made for a particular purpose synonym: journey, exploration, voyage, mission Sentence: In 1914, Captain Scott and six others died in a blizzard while on an expedition to the South Pole.

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soggy

Meaning (adjective): unpleasantly wet Sentence: The once dry cereal was now soggy after sitting in milk for such a long time.

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blubber

Meaning (noun): the fat of whales, seals, and similar sea animals Sentence: The baby whale develops a thick layer of blubber to protect it from the cold sea.

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monstrous

Meaning (adjective): it is extremely frightening or ugly Sentence: There I was, at the mercy of the monstrous troll.

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lodges

Meaning (noun): a house or hut in the country or in the mountains Sentence: The native people of this area built great lodges for use during their many different ceremonies.

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