Vocabulary for The Ancient Greek Civilization Domain 3 Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

Independently Definition: On your own; without anyone else’s help Sentence: The mother bird feeds the baby bird until it is big enough to feed itself independently. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

summoned Definition: Called forth or requested to come. Sentence: The principal summoned all of the students to the auditorium for a special assembly. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

mission Definition: A special job or task Sentence: The astronauts were on a mission to collect rocks from the moon. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

grand Definition: Impressive in size, appearance, or general character Sentence: Building the Statue of Liberty was a grand accomplishment. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

permanently Definition: Continuing in the same way without change; for all time. Sentence: I’m glad the pine trees in our yard are permanently green, so there’s still some color in the winter. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

ideal Definition: perfect Sentence: The new park was ideal; there was a lake, a shady picnic area, and a brand-new playground. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

democracy Definition: A way of governing, or ruling, that gives the people the power to choose their leaders and help create their own laws Sentence: Many countries, including the United States, have governments based on the idea of democracy. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

tribute Definition: A gift or compliment that is given to honor the contribution(s) of a particular person or group Sentence : These people built a sand tribute to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

prefer Definition: To choose or like something more than something else Sentence : I prefer to eat cookies rather than ice cream. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

marvelous Definition: Excellent or wonderful Sentence : The singing group performed a marvelous concert. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

tame Definition: To make a person or animal gentle or obedient Sentence : The animal trainer works to tame the tiger for the show. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014

invader Definition: Someone who enters a place forcefully, such as a country, in order to conquer it Sentence : Alexander the Great is a famous invader of the Persian Empire. Created by Kristen Giuliano~ Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES~ October 28, 2014