1. Revolutionary War on Wednesday
Vocabulary Words – Chapters 1 & 2

2. Scrambling Parts of speech: Noun, verb
Definition: to move quickly using both hands and feet
We are scrambling over the rocks and up the hill.

3. Suffering Parts of speech: verb Definition: to feel pain or misfortune
She is suffering from a headache.

4. Colonies Parts of speech: noun
Definition: a place where a group of people come to settle which is rules by another country
America was a colony of England before it became independent.

5. Patriots Parts of speech: noun
Definition: one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country
The men and women who fought t preserve this country’s freedom are all great patriots.

6. Independence Parts of speech: noun
Definition: the state or condition of being independent or free.
We celebrate our country’s independence on July fourth.

7. Shivered Parts of speech: verb
Definition: shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.
They shivered in the damp, foggy cold.

8. Ancient Parts of speech: adjective, noun
Definition: belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence; an old person
The letter looked ancient so he opened it carefully.
The man looked like an ancient Greek prince with white hair.

9. Challenge Parts of speech: noun, verb
Definition: a call to take part in a contest or competition; dispute the truth or validity of
He accepted the challenge.
The class challenged the answer to one of the questions.