1. Vocabulary from “The Ravine” and “Fine?”

2. “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

3. “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