1. Vocabulary Words- Lesson 16
Riding Freedom
By Pam Munoz Ryan

2. The player was worthy of making the team.
Good enough for something.
The player was worthy of making the team.

3. The churning sea made the voyage difficult for the sailors.
Vigorously mixing or stirring.
The churning sea made the voyage difficult for the sailors.

4. situation A set of circumstances.
The captains of the hot air balloons were prepared for any weather situation.

5. The mother swelled with pride as her son scored the winning goal.
Got larger.
The mother swelled with pride as her son scored the winning goal.

6. Everyone deserves to have a party on their birthday.
Earn something.
Everyone deserves to have a party on their birthday.

7. He defended his decision in an email to his boss.
Speak or write in support of something.
He defended his decision in an to his boss.

8. The teacher was satisfied with the student’s answer.
Accepting.
The teacher was satisfied with the student’s answer.

9. The girl relied on the Vet to make her cat feel better.
Depended on.
The girl relied on the Vet to make her cat feel better.

10. Tigers have the reputation of being silent hunters.
People’s opinions about someone or something.
Tigers have the reputation of being silent hunters.

11. The girl scout leader escorted the girls on their camping trip.
Guided or accompanied by someone
The girl scout leader escorted the girls on their camping trip.