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Summer 2009 Vocabulary

Try these activities to help you become more familiar with the words and phrases used in our reading this summer. Be great! Do well! Have fun! Ms. Jefferson

Hint: Click on the "list of terms" for a little help!

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accomplishedDone; carried out; expert; skilled.
currentthe path of flow of moving water, such as a river or sea
determinationThe strong desire to reach a goal.
exhilarationThe feeling of great joy.
extreme sporta sport that has many dangers and needs a great deal of practice
intimidatingMake timid or fearful.
lagoonA lagoon is a shallow body of water that is located alongside a coast.
maneuversA controlled series of changes in movement or direction toward an object
soloto sing or play an instrument all by yourself
voyagea journey or trip to a far away place.
arcsomething curved in shape
declineto turn down or refuse something
devicean object made to do something special
donput clothing on one's body; to dress
observatorya building for observing planets and stars; may have one or more telescopes
plummetdrop or fall sharply and abruptly
pureeTo grind or mash food until it becomes smooth
radiationenergy that comes in the form of rays or waves; the sun's energy
reprievea delay before something bad happens
solar systema group of planets that move around a sun
troupea group of performers: dancers, actors, singers, etc.


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