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Wordly Wise 3000 Book 5
Lesson 7 sentences
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English
5th Grade
02/20/2014

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Term
colony (noun)
Definition
We found a ______ of ants in the yard.
OR
English people formed a ______ at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.
Term
compensate
Definition
My parents gave me another bile to __________ for the one that was stolen.
Term
compensation
Definition
The pedestrian received ten thousand dollars ____________ for injuries she suffered when struck by the car.
Term
deposited
Definition
The hikers _________ their backpacks on the porch.
Term
deposit (verb)
Definition
Sign your name on the back before you _______ the check.
Term
deposit (noun)
Definition
The flood left a _______ of stones on the river banks.
OR
For a $20 _______, the store will hold the skis.
Term
fascinated
Definition
The circus clowns _________ the children in the audience.
Term
fasinating
Definition
The museum has a __________ display of Native American crafts.
Term
feeble (adj.)
Definition
Lions prey on the most _____ zebras in the herd.
OR
Henry gave the teacher a ______ explanation for being late to class; his watch was broken.
Term
formal (adj.)
Definition
After the summit meeting, the president gave a ______ dinner at the White House.
OR
Men's ______ dress for the evening is white tie and tails.
Term
frigid (adj.)
Definition
The morning air was so ______ that Sue's car would not start.
OR
The ______ greeting we received made it clear that we were not welcome.
Term
harsh (adj.)
Definition
In a _____ tone of voice, the farmer ordered us to stay away from the cows.
OR
Twelve months in jail was a _____ sentence for shoplifting.
OR
Northern Canada's _____ climate keeps people from settling there.
Term
huddled (verb)
Definition
When the downpour began, we all
_______ under one umbrella.
Term
huddle (noun)
Definition
The players went into a huddle to plan the next play.
Term
remote (adj.)
Definition
The scientists' route took them through a ______ region of the Amazon rainforest.
OR
There was only a ______ chance of reaching our destination on time.
Term
remote (adj.)
Definition
Our garage doors are opened by ______ control.
OR
The hotel clerk seemed very ______ and hardly looked at us when we asked for directions.
Term
resemble
Definition
The markings on the wings of the io moth ________ the eyes of a small animal and help to protect it.
Term
rigid (adj.)
Definition
The frozen rope was as ______ as a stick.
OR
This school has a _____ rule that the police will be informed of any student found with a weapon.
Term
solitary (adj.)
Definition
In the nineteenth century, lighthouse keepers often led ________ lives.
OR
A ________ elm grew in the middle of the field.
Term
substantial (adj.)
Definition
The chair is not ___________ enough to support the weight of an adult.
OR
I received a ___________ pay increase after just one year on the job.
Term
waddled
Definition
The duck left the pond and _______ toward us.
Term
waddle
Definition
The baby smiled excitedly as he ended his ______ across the room.
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