Little Bitty Bugs Vocabulary PowerPoint

LITTLE BITTY BUGS

VOCABULARY POWERPOINT

Northwood Elementary 5th Grade

PERSPECTIVE Noun

A particular way of looking at something

The food crumb was small from the human perspective, but huge from the ant’s perspective!

VITAL Adjective

Very important or essential; usually related to life

It was of vital importance for the paramedics to come when the boy fell out of the tree.

SUSTAIN Verb

To keep something going

When I go jogging I make sure to drink plenty of fluids. This helps to sustain my energy and strength.

DISPOSE Verb

To throw something away or get rid of it

We dispose of our trash with the use of garbage cans.

NUTRIENTS Noun

Things that are needed by living creatures (people, animals, plants) to stay strong and healthy

Many people take daily vitamins to give their body all the nutrients that it needs.

DIVERSE Adjective

Varied or assorted

We have many people from diverse backgrounds living in America.

INTERNAL Adjective

Happening or existing inside someone or something

The human heart is considered an internal organ because it is inside the human body.

MOLT Verb

When a creatures outer covering comes off so that a new covering can grow

When Mr.Krabs got too big he had to molt his shell and find a new one.

OPERATOR Noun

Someone or works a specific machine or device

The operator of the Ferris Wheel told me it would be safe to ride.

BATTLE Noun

A fight or struggle between two opposing sides

The two young children had their own small battle to see who would get the toy.

REIGN Verb

To have widespread rule over someone or something

The King and Queen reign over all the townspeople.

COMPOUND Noun

Something formed by putting together two or more parts

When I mixed the two ingredients together I formed a compound.

BRIEF Adjective

Lasting only a short time; very quick

The race was brief, because the runner was so fast that he seemed to fly to the finish line.

ACCURACY Noun

The condition of being correct or exact; no error

The arrow hit the bullseye with 100% accuracy!

EXCHANGING Verb

Giving up something for something else; type of trading

Many people celebrate the tradition of exchanging gifts with one another on Christmas.

SWELTERING Adjective

Suffering extreme heat

The boy was sweltering outside due to the extremely high summer temperatures.