1. All Summer in a Day
Vocabulary

2. repercussion
A remote or indirect consequence of some action The students would not report the bullying at the bus stop because they were afraid of possible reprecussions.

3. slacken
to become slow or slower We waited for the rain to slacken before we ran out of the building to our cars.

4. resilient
Recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like It is wonderful to see how resilient the citizens of Louisiana are to the damages incurred by the flooding.

5. savor
To take delight in something for a long period of time Since it is my last cookie, I will eat it slowly and savor the taste.

6. compound
Made up of two of more parts Chocolate milk is a compound because it is made of chocolate syrup and milk.

7. tremor
an involuntary vibration as if from illness or fear When it thunders outside, the puppy begins to whimper and tremor.

8. cluster
a grouping of a number of similar things A small cluster of people had gathered at the accident.

9. suspended
supported in order to keep from sinking The hammock was suspended between two trees.

10. immense
great in size or amount Compared to the tiny rock, the boulder was immense.

11. consequence
Something that happens as a result of a particular action He didn't study, and as a consequence he failed the test.

12. bore
to make a hole, especially with a power tool or hand took The man used a drill to bore a hole into the wall.

13. Homework
Monday: Write a sentence with repercussion, slacken, resilient, and savor. Tuesday: Write a sentence with compound, tremor, cluster, and suspended. Wednesday: Write a sentence with immense, consequence, and bore. Thursday: Complete definition match-up and study for vocabulary quiz. Extra practice available online at: Join your teacher's class on Vocabulary.com: Language Arts To join this class, enter the following URL into your browser: When you join the class, your teacher will be able to monitor your learning progress on Vocabulary.com. Don't have an account on Vocabulary.com yet? You'll be able to sign up by visiting the URL above