Unit 1, "Rogue Wave," and Virtual Word Wall Vocabulary Review

Swell

• To get bigger or puff up.

• To decrease in size or shrink.

• To remain the same size.

• To change color or texture.

Porthole

• A small round window on a ship or airplane.

• A type of nautical instrument used for navigation.

• A large opening in the hull of a ship for loading cargo.

• A decorative element on the exterior of a ship.

Reliable

• Someone or something you can count on.

• A person who is always late.

• Something that is unpredictable.

• A situation that is often chaotic.

Cultural

• Related to the ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people.

• A term used to describe physical activities and sports.

• A concept that refers to technological advancements.

• A style of music that is popular in urban areas.

Navigation

• Finding your way from one place to another. Example: GPS helps with navigation when driving.

• A method of cooking food using heat.

• A technique for solving mathematical equations.

• A style of painting that uses bright colors.

Mistrust

• Believing in someone completely

• Not believing or having doubts about someone or something

• Trusting websites with personal information

• Having confidence in a situation

Aspect

• A part or feature of something.

• A type of school subject.

• A method of teaching.

• A school event or activity.

Text

• Written words, like in a book, article, or message. Example: We read a text in class about space travel.

• A type of visual art that uses colors and shapes.

• A musical composition performed by a group of musicians.

• A form of physical exercise involving movement and coordination.

Submerge

• To go completely underwater.

• To float on the surface of the water.

• To partially dip into the water.

• To swim near the surface of the water.

Resource

• Something that is not useful at all.

• Something useful that helps you do or learn something.

• A type of food that is hard to find.

• An object that has no value.