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Wordmasters Grade 4 List 1
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4th Grade
10/30/2009

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Term

rubble

(noun)

Definition
  • broken stones, bricks and other material from buildings that have fallen down or been demolished
  • rough stones 

             

            can be combined with demolish, mangle

Term

etch

(verb)

Definition
  • to create a design or drawing on the surface of something using acid, sharp point or laser beam
  • to leave a clear impression of something (That picture got etched into my memory. 

can be combined with chisel

Term

lustrous

(adj)

Definition

with a soft shine or gloss

Term

kindling

(noun)

Definition

a.       bunch or small dry twigs used to start a fire

b.      making something start to burn

c.       to arouse someone’s interest or feelings

Term

demolish

(verb)

Definition

a.       to destroy a building completely

b.      to damage something beyond repair

 

                can be combined with rubble,  mangle

Term

complex

(adj)

Definition

 

    a.       difficult to analyze,  understand or solve

    b.      made up of many parts

can be combined with intricate

Term

complex

(noun)

Definition

something composed of many interrelated  parts

 

can be combined with intricate

Term

link

(noun)

Definition

a.       any of the connected  rings or loops that make up a chain

b.      something that connects two or more things

c.       any part of a transportation system (like between  two metro lines)

d.      unit of length (7.92 inch = 1 link)

                 can be combined with network

Term

link

(verb)

Definition

to connect something or somebody with another

                can be combined with network

Term

jounce

(verb)

Definition

to bounce up and down and rock from side to side while moving

Term

jounce

(noun)

Definition

jolting, swaying, bouncing or rocking movement

Term

erect

(adj)

Definition

in an upright position

Term

erect

(noun)

Definition

a.       to build a structure from basic parts and materials

b.      to fit something together and make it ready for use

c.       to fix something in an upright position

Term

corridor

(noun)

Definition

a.       a passage between  parts of a building, with rooms on the sides

b.      a narrow strip of land belonging to one country going through the territory of another country

c.       a densely populated strip of land

                can be combined with channel

Term

strut

(noun)

Definition

a.       a long plank or board used as a support in building

b.      a stiff, proud, pompous way of walking

 

    can be combined with cocky

Term

strut

(verb)

Definition

a.       to walk in a stiff and proud way,  suggesting arrogance

b.      to show something off to other people

 

             can be combined with cocky

 

Term

raging

(adj)

Definition

a.       out of control or angry

b.      done with great force or intensity

c.       very severe and causing great pain or distress

Term

channel

(noun)

Definition

a.       a TV or radio station

b.      a wide passage of water between an island and larger body of land

              

       can be combined with corridor

 

Term

channel

(verb)

Definition

a.       to direct or guide something along a specific route

b.      to cut a long narrow groove in a surface

Term

buff

(verb)

Definition

a.       to clean or polish something with a piece of soft material

b.      to make the surface of something soft (eg., leather)

Term

buff

(noun)

Definition

a.       a dull, yellowish beige color

b.      somebody who is enthusiastic about something and has great knowledge  of a particular subject

 

                         can be combined with lustrous

 

Term

network

(noun)

Definition

a.       system of interconnecting lines

b.      a large group of people or things such as shops, churches, schools that communicate and work together

c.       a group of TV or radio stations that broadcast the same programs at the same time

d.      a system of two or more connected computers that can communicate with each other

 

           can be combined with link

 

Term

network

(verb)

Definition

a.       to link a group of TV or radio stations,  or computers together

b.      to connect with people that could help you with your job

 

          can be combined with link

 

Term

intricate

(adj)

Definition

a.       containing many details or small parts

b.      very detailed,  complex, difficult to understand or resolve

 

                 can be combined with complex

Term

coast

(noun)

Definition

a.       land next to the sea

b.    a slope for sledding

 

           can be combined with gulf

Term

coast

(verb)

Definition

a.       to move forward by momentum without applying power

b.      to advance  with very little effort

c.       to sail along a shore

 

Term

tawny

(adj)

Definition
of orange-brown color tinged with gold
Term

chisel

(noun)

Definition

a tool for cutting and shaping wood or stone

 

           can be combined with etch

Term

mangle

(verb)

Definition

a.       to destroy something by cutting,  tearing or crushing

                                  b. to spoil or ruin something through

                                      carelessness

Term

leisurely

(adj)

Definition

  relaxed, unhurried and enjoyable,  done during free time

 

 

       can be combined with amble

Term

gulf

(noun)

Definition

a.       a large inlet of a sea similar to bay but often longer and more enclosed by land

b.      deep, wide hole in the ground

 

can be combined with coast

Term

amble

(noun)

Definition

 slow and relaxed walk

 

can be combined with leisurely

Term

amble

(verb)

Definition

to walk slowly in a relaxed way

 

can be combined with leisurely

Term

cocky

(adj)

Definition

confident and sure of yourself to the point of being arrogant

 

       can be combined with strut

Term

launch

(verb)

Definition

a.       to send a rocket into the air

b.      to push a ship into the water  for the first time

c.       to begin an attack or investigation

d.      to put a new product on sale for the first time

e.       to throw or propel something forcefully

Term

launch

(noun)

Definition

a.       the start of something that was carefully planned (like military operation)

b.      an occasion  or party for launching a rocket,  new boat,  new product

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