4.2 Vocab

Weathering

• The process of creating new rocks from existing ones

• The breaking down of substances such as rocks and minerals by physical, chemical, or biological processes

• The movement of rocks and soil from one place to another

• The formation of soil from organic matter

Hyperbole

• A type of metaphor used in poetry

• An exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect

• A form of irony that conveys the opposite meaning

• A literary device that uses vivid imagery

Water cycle

• The process of photosynthesis in plants

• The way that water moves around the Earth in its different states

• The method of water purification

• The cycle of water freezing and melting

Imagery

• Vivid descriptive details

• Abstract concepts

• Simple statements

• Generalizations

Decompose

• Separate or break apart

• Combine or join together

• Analyze or examine closely

• Ignore or overlook

Connotations

• The literal meaning of a word

• The feelings or associations that words suggest

• The grammatical function of a word

• The historical origin of a word

Pioneer

• A person who leads a group of people in a new area

• The first of a non-native people who settle in a region

• A person who studies ancient cultures

• A leader in technological advancements

Apology

• A formal request for a favor

• Showing someone that you know your actions affected them

• A method of resolving conflicts

• An expression of gratitude

Hundredth

• One out of a hundred parts

• One out of fifty parts

• One out of ten parts

• One out of a thousand parts

Benchmark fraction

• Numbers used to compare fractions such as ¼, ½, and 3/4

• A type of fraction that is always greater than 1

• Fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers

• Fractions that cannot be simplified