Flush Vocabulary

The cargo was __________ up onto the ship.

• distracted

• hoisted

• hesitated

• poised

________ money was requested before the arrested man could be released to his family.

• Prosecute

• Helm

• Bail

• Dinghy

Draw something that might distract you while you are trying to take a test.

Why might someone feel drowsy while sitting in class?

My mom told me to stay in the ________ water of the pool.

• eddy

• sarcastic

• rickety

• shallow

What is a superstition you have heard of before OR what is a superstition YOU or someone you know has? (Example: I wear the number 8 for my basketball team because it is my lucky number.)

After she tripped on the red carpet, the actress remained _______ as she laughed at her own clumsiness.

• ruthless

• murky

• poised

• skiff

Draw a picture of a skiff to show you know what it means.

What problems might an eddy cause in the water?

Why might a teacher glare at you?