4th/Wonders Unit 4 Week 3-4 Vocab Flashcard

Front

What is the new technology introduced to the town of Centerburg?

Back

the telephone

Front

What does 'puttering' mean?

Back

Keeping busy in an aimless way; tinkering.

Front

What does it mean to 'squirm'?

Back

To have turned and twisted the body.

Front

What is the act of giving instructions called?

Back

Directing.

Front

What is a period of ten years called?

Back

Decade.

Front

What is 'tinkering'?

Back

Working on something in a casual or aimless way.

Front

What is 'technology'?

Back

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Front

What does 'gleaming' mean?

Back

Shining brightly.

Front

What is 'engineering'?

Back

The application of science and math to solve problems.

Front

What does 'scouted' mean?

Back

To search for or explore an area.