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Lost Temple of the AztecsLost Temple of the Aztecs
• By: Augustina Longo
GlacierGlacier
• a large mass of ice that moves slowly, down a mountain.
• Glaciers are similar to slow-moving rivers of ice.
MotionMotion
• movement, going from one place to another.
• That child is always in motion; she never sits still.
PressurePressure
• application of force against
• Air pressure in the tire keeps it inflated.
DirectionDirection
• a route, line of movement geographically.
• We walked in a northerly direction.
CautionCaution
• concern about not making a mistake.
• He uses caution when he puts money into the stock market.
PartialPartial
• incomplete, only a part of
• He owed me $1,000, and he made a partial payment of $500.
AncientAncient
• very old, dating from more than 5,000 years ago to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D
• In school, we studied the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.
PolishPolish
• to rub until it is smooth and shiny
• I polished my shoes.
StationStation
• place or building for the arrival and departure of transportation.
• I waited at the police station for my mom.
ShallowShallow
• not deep
• The pond is shallow; the water goes only up to my knees.
OfficialOfficial
• a person who works for a government or other organization.
• The judge is making a official contract.
EditionEdition
• a specific printing of a book or periodical.
• The evening edition of the daily newspaper a new edition of a textbook.
MusicianMusician
• person who writes, sings, or plays music.
• One hundred musicians play in that orchestra.
MentionMention
• to say or write, briefly or casually
• I mentioned to my friend that he needed a haircut.
MissionMission
• the purpose of the business that a person or organization conducts.
• The ambassador's mission is to work for peace with other countries.
PortionPortion
• a small piece or section of a larger thing.
• I put a portion of my salary in a savings account each month.
SessionSession
• a meeting or other activity within a specific time period.
• A one-hour exercise session the fall session.
SelfishSelfish
• concerned with oneself more than others, not sharing.
• Your selfish brother took all the ice cream and left us none.
EstablishEstablish
• to found, create
• The English established a colony in Africa.
CushionCushion
• a type of soft pillow.
• The cushions on the sofa are covered with silk.
The Challenge WordsThe Challenge Words
The challenge begins in spelling!The challenge begins in spelling!
ExpeditionExpedition
• a journey made by a group organized and equipped for a special purpose.
• Admiral Byrd made an expedition to reach the North Pole.
DiminishDiminish
• to lessen in force.
• The need to take action has diminished.
RecessionRecession
• a time when economic activity is not strong.
• In a recession, there are fewer jobs for workers, so people have less money.
BeneficialBeneficial
• good, advantageous
• The vacation was beneficial to his health.
TechnicianTechnician
• a worker trained in a specific area of technology.
• He is a computer technician who knows how to fix computer equipment.