Shared Flashcard Set

Details

ww book 5 lesson 6
N/A
6
English
5th Grade
04/28/2010

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
abolish
Definition

v. to bring to an end; to do away with

{Megan wanted to help support the school abolish mystery meatloaf at lunch.}

Term
agony
Definition

n. Great pain of mind or body; suffering

{Dehydration caused Mike agony throughout the hot summer day.}

Term
agonizing
Definition

adj. Very painful

{Not eating for several days was agonizing for Odysseus and his crewmen.}

Term
catapult
Definition

n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.

{Ancient Egyptian must have used some sort of catapult to get those large blocks to the top of their pyramids.}

v. To move or be moved suddenly with great force, as if by a cataplt

{After Michael Jackson released his album thriller he was catapulted into the height of fame.}

Term
Character
Definition
n. 1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special. {When Carly came to my soccer game she showed her true friendly character.} 
Supporting users have an ad free experience!