| A | B |
| the suffix -ion | act or process; state or condition |
| line graph | shows how data changes over time |
| mammals | animals that use lungs to breathe air, nurse their young, have hair, and are warm blooded |
| traits | characteristics that help define who you are |
| organisms | living animals or plants |
| carnivores | animals or plants that eat flesh |
| summarize | briefly restate or describe the main characters and most important events in the story |
| ventured | risked or dared to go |
| emerged | came into view |
| unreasonable | not using good sense |
| attraction | something that pulls people or objects to it |
| inquire | try to get information by asking questions |
| discussion | talks to exchange opinions on a subject |
| sprawled | spread out awkwardly or carelessly |
| focused | concentrated on someone or something |
| chica | the Spanish word for girl |
| merengues | Dominican dances, or the music for these dances |
| amigos | the Spanish word for friends |
| fiestas | the Spanish word for parties |