Wordly Wise Book 4, Lesson 3

destructive

• adj. Causing harm or damage

• adj. Promoting growth and development

• adj. Creating a peaceful environment

• adj. Enhancing beauty and aesthetics

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

hibernate

• v. To spend the summer in a resting state.

• v. To spend the winter in a resting state.

• v. To migrate to warmer climates during winter.

• v. To remain active throughout the winter.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

nestle

• v. 1. To settle down comfortably, as if in a nest.

• v. 1. To fly away quickly.

• v. 1. To build a large nest in a tree.

• v. 1. To wander aimlessly.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

cease

• to stop; to come or bring to an end

• to begin; to start something new

• to continue; to keep going

• to pause; to take a break

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

famished

• very hungry

• satisfied

• slightly hungry

• thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

forecast

• v. To predict future events based on data.

• n. A detailed report of past events.

• v. To figure out and say what will happen before it takes place.

• n. A random guess about future occurrences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

venture

• v. To dare to do, to go, or to say.

• n. A safe investment with guaranteed returns.

• v. To avoid taking risks in business.

• n. A type of insurance policy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

prepare

• v. To make or get ready.

• n. To delay or postpone.

• v. To confuse or mislead.

• n. A state of being unprepared.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

observe

• v. To see; to notice.

• 2. To comment; to remark

• 3. To mark an event or day

• 4. To obey

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

severe

• adj. 1. Very strict or harsh

• adj. 1. Mild and gentle

• adj. 1. Easy to manage

• adj. 1. Unpleasant but tolerable

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F