Vocabulary from “The Ravine” and “Fine?”
“The Ravine” by Graham Salisbury Vocabulary Words Technician- (noun) a person who does skilled practical work using specific equipment Pallet- (noun) a bed-like platform, sometimes covered with padding or cloth Reminisce-(verb) when you remember past experiences or events Dissect -(verb) to cut apart or separate into pieces, especially to study more closely Emphatic-(adjective) expressed in a definite or forceful way Magnanimously-(verb) to do something in a courageous, kind, or unselfish way Conscientious-(adjective) very careful and thorough Probe-(noun) a small device or instrument used to gather information
“Fine?” by Margaret Petersen Haddix Vocabulary Words Techni- (noun) a deep narrow valley made by running water Haole- (noun) in Hawaii, a white person or non-native Hawaiian Gnarly-(adjective) something that is gnarly has many knots and bumpy areas on its surface Decomposing-(verb) starting to decay and fall apart Hank-(noun) a coiled or looped bundle of something, such as rope or yarn Rivulet-(noun) a small brook or stream Cascade-(verb) something that can cascade will fall, pour, or rush in stages, like a waterfall over steep rocks Precipice-(noun) an overhanging or extremely steep area of rock