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Reading--Unit 3
Vocabulary Words from Unit 3 in the Reader
Question | Answer |
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boulder | a large rock worn away by water and weather |
glimpse | quick look |
hollered | cried or shouted loudly |
horizon | the line where earth and sky seem to meet |
rhythm | any movement with regular repetition of a beat or accent |
shivered | shook with cold, fear, or excitement |
tunnel | an underground passage |
flapjacks | pancakes |
depot | a railroad or bus atation |
grizzly | a large fierce bear of North America |
cord | a unit for measuring cut wood |
snowshoes | light wooden frames with strips of leather strectched across it |
brand | to mark by burning the skin with a hot iron |
calves | young cows or bulls |
corral | a structure in which horses are kept |
manes | long heavy hair on the back of the horses necks |
bridle | a part of a horse harness that fits on the horses's head |
herd | a group of animals of one kind |
initials | first letters of names |
reins | straps fastened to the bridle |
accident | something harmful or unlucky that happens unexpectedly |
coaxed | persuaded in a gentle way |
nuzzled | rubbed with the nose |
soothing | calming; comforting |
tornado | a violent and destructive wind storm |
wail | a sound that is like a long, loud cry |
cobra | poisonous snake of China & Africa |
coiled | wound around and around, forming a pile, a tube, or a curl |
lame | not able to walk properly; having a hurt leg or foot |
plunged | to have thrown yourself into something suddenly or with force |
triumph | victory or success after great effort |