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5th Grade Vocabulary
Riding Out the Storm
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05/26/2004

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Term
distance
Definition
the amount of space between two things, objects, or points
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shutters
Definition
movable panels or screens for a door or window used to shut out light
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hurricane
Definition
a storm of tropical origin with violent winds of 75 MPH (miles per hour) or higher
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warning
Definition
notice or advice given beforehand, as of approaching danger
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shelter
Definition
something that covers or protects, as from weather, danger, or attack
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minute
Definition
a unit of time equal to 1/60 of an hour (There are 60 minutes in an hour.)
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realize
Definition
to understand completely
* THIS IS THE SECRET WORD! TELL YOUR TEACHER TO COLLECT A PRIZE.
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decide
Definition
to make up one's mind
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experience
Definition
something that a person has seen, done, or taken part in
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shriek
Definition
a loud, shrill cry or sound
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squinted
Definition
to close the eyes partially
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whistle
Definition
to make a clear, shrill sound by forcing breath through partly closed lips or through the teeth
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attic
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the space directly below the roof of a house or other building
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rescue
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to save or free, as from danger
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shingles
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a thin piece of wood or other material applied to roof and outside walls in overlapping rows
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