Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary Matilda

sight

• The ability to see; the visual perception of the world.

• The ability to hear sounds and music.

• The ability to taste different flavors and textures.

• The ability to smell various scents and odors.

round

• Having a shape like a circle or sphere.

• Having a shape like a square or rectangle.

• Having a shape like a triangle.

• Having a shape like a cube.

skulking

• To keep out of sight, often with a sneaky or stealthy manner.

• To walk in a straight line without deviation.

• To speak loudly and confidently.

• To run quickly in a straight path.

liquid

• A substance that flows freely and takes the shape of its container.

• A solid that maintains its shape regardless of the container.

• A gas that expands to fill its container completely.

• A mixture of different substances that cannot be separated.

cheat

• To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.

• To study hard and achieve good grades.

• To play a game fairly and follow the rules.

• To help someone in need without expecting anything in return.

tolerate

• To allow the existence or occurrence of something.

• To completely reject or deny something.

• To ignore the presence of something.

• To actively oppose or fight against something.

basin

• A wide, round open container, especially one used for holding liquid.

• A small, narrow container for holding food.

• A large, flat surface for cooking.

• A type of musical instrument.

dishonest

• Intended to mislead or cheat.

• Honest and straightforward.

• Open and transparent.

• Trustworthy and reliable.

stealthy

• Behaving in a cautious or surreptitious manner.

• Acting in a loud and noticeable way.

• Being open and transparent in actions.

• Moving quickly and carelessly.

folk music

• Traditional music that is typically passed down through generations.

• A genre of music that incorporates electronic instruments.

• Music that is primarily composed for commercial purposes.

• A style of music that is only performed in urban areas.