Vocabulary and Definitions Unit 3, Wk 2 Vocabulary and Definitions

amazement Define: a great surprise. Example: Kris and Lauren watched the movie with amazement. Ask: What word means the same as amazement?

bravery Define: able to face danger without being overcome by fear. Example: It takes bravery and courage to be a firefighter. Ask: What other jobs take bravery?

disappear Define: to go out of sight. Example: I saw the turtle’s head disappear into its shell. Ask: What is the opposite of disappear?

donated Define: contributed. Example: Ms. Walker donated her time by reading to children at the library. Ask: What have you donated to others?

leader Define: someone who shows the way. Example: Abraham Lincoln was a great leader. Ask: Who is another great leader?

nervous Define: worried about something. Example: James is nervous about speaking in front of his class. Ask: Can you show how you look when you are nervous?

refused Define: to say no. Example: Tom and Kyle refused to eat their breakfast. Ask: What is something you refused to do?

temporary Define: lasting a short time. Example: Raking leaves is a temporary job for Steven. Ask: What does it mean when something is temporary?