Word List 17 Definitions and Sentences

Definition: a person or other animal that performs tumbling or other physical

tricks, sometimes on a trapeze or a tightrope

Sentence: We're not supposed to __________, or gather, in the halls at

school.

Definition: to gather together

SIGHT WORD

Definition: the number after seven

Sentence: I've never understood how an ___________ can be balanced enough to

walk a tightrope.

SIGHT WORD

Sentence: _______ is the number after seven.

SIGHT WORD

Sentence: The producers will ___________ the young violinist in their upcoming

concert.

Sentence: You might _____________ your point to be sure that others have

heard and understand it.

Definition: to give extra attention to

Sentence: The ________ was caused by a terrible flood that made the area

uninhabitable.