Revolutionary War on Wednesday Vocabulary Words – Chapters 3 & 4

weary Define: physically or mentally tired; fatigued. Example: . The stress of his job made him weary. Ask: What are things that make you weary?

loomed Define: to appear or come into view, often as a very large, dim, or twisted shape.. Example: The monster loomed in the heavy mist of the dark forest. Ask: How does it make you feel if someone looms over you?

conflict Define: to disagree strongly; differ. Example: The colonists and the British disagreed and went to war. Ask: Tell about a time you had a conflict with a friend.

dignity Define: one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect . Example: She behaved with dignity even though they were not nice to her. Ask: When have you behaved with dignity?

eager Define: wanting something very much. Example: We were eager for the game to begin. Ask: What event do you feel eager about?

survive Define: stay alive. Example: Living things must have their needs met in order to survive. Ask: What are the needs of plants?

supply Define: to provide; make available. (verb) Example: The art teacher had to supply paint for the project. Define: materials kept for use as needed. (noun) Example: The students each had a pouch with their supplies inside of it. Ask: What type of supplies would you need for a camping trip?

Invisible Define: not able to be seen; not visible Example: The house was invisible behind all the trees. Ask: If you could be invisible, what would you choose to do with that ability?