Vocabulary Flashcards

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Colony

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A group of people, animals, or plants living together in one place. Example: The ants built a large colony under the rock.

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Flutter

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To move or flap quickly and lightly. Example: The butterfly’s wings fluttered as it flew from flower to flower.

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Monitor

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To watch or check something carefully. Example: The doctor will monitor the patient’s health after the surgery.

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Slumped

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Fell or sat down in a tired or lazy way. Example: He slumped in his chair after running a mile in gym class.

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Tranquilize

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To make calm or sleepy, often with medicine. Example: The vet had to tranquilize the bear before moving it to a safer area.

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Disastrous

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Causing great harm or damage; very bad. Example: The flood was disastrous, destroying many homes.

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Grafting

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Attaching one plant to another so they grow together. Example: The farmer used grafting to grow apples on two different types of trees.

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Unclenched

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Released from being tightly closed or held. Example: She slowly unclenched her fists after hearing the good news.

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Riot

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A violent or chaotic disturbance caused by a group of people. Example: The crowd turned into a riot when people started breaking windows.

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Reflected

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Bounced back light, sound, or an image OR thought deeply about something. Example 1: The mirror reflected his face perfectly. Example 2: She reflected on her past mistakes and decided to change.