1. VOCABULARY WORDS- LESSON 16 RIDING FREEDOM BY PAM MUNOZ RYAN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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