03/17/2025

 Dear Parents,

Today in class we did the following:

□ 1. Vocabulary words 1 - 20 □ 2. Homework: Vocabulary words 1 – 20 x 3, defs x 1, 5 sentences using a vocabulary word.

1) barrier: something material that blocks or is intended to block passage

2) outpost: an outlying branch or position of a main organization or group

3) landowners: an owner of land

4) unique: able to be distinguished from all others of its class or type

5) materials: an object that can be used for building or making something 

6) carved:  to cut with care or precision

7) tanned: describes leather made by soaking animal skins in chemicals

8) ancient: of or relating to a remote period, to a time early in history, or to those living in such a period or time

9) cruise: to move or proceed speedily, smoothly, or effortlessly

10) banquet: a meal held in recognition of some occasion or achievement

11) smoldered: to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke

12) antique: being in the style or fashion of former times

13) grilled: to fry or toast on a griddle

14) lighthouse: a tower that lights up at night to guide boats safely to shore

15) myriad: a great number

16) ornaments: something that lends grace, beauty, or festivity

17) woven: past participle of WEAVE

18) belongings: something that someone owns

19) utensils: a useful tool or implement

20) gruel: a thin porridge