G4 A1 Additional Resources Week 20

 

Week 20 Vocab Definitions – Eye of the Storm

 

1	head (v.): to go in a direction.
2	sustain (v.): to keep going for a long time.
3	sturdy (adj.): strong and not easy to break.
4	story (n.): a level of a building.
5	fortress (n.): a strong, safe building that can be defended from attack.
6	command (n.): a place where orders are given.
7	stockpile (v.): to save supplies for later.
8	equipment (n.): tools or machines for a job.
9	transformer (n.): machines that change electricity.
10	anemometer (n.): a tool to measure wind speed.
11	instrument (n.): a tool for a job or measurement.
12	dial (n.): a round scale with numbers for measuring.
13	howling (adj.): making a loud, long noise.
14	tinkling (adj.): making a soft, ringing sound.
15	chime (n.): soft, ringing sounds, often from bells.
16	wail (v.): to cry loudly.
17	die down (phr. v.): to become quieter or weaker.
18	slam (v.): to hit something hard.
19	collapse (v.): to fall down suddenly.
20	marina (n.): a place for keeping boats.
21	wreckage (n.): broken pieces of something destroyed.
22	motel (n.): a hotel for people traveling by car, usually with spaces for cars next to each room.
23	take off (phr. v.): to start flying or leave quickly.
24	littered (v.): to cover with scattered objects.
25	sprinkler (n.): a tool that sprays water.
26	blast (n.): a strong explosion or burst of air.
27	siren (n.): loud warning sounds.
28	garage (n.): a place to park cars.
29	shifting (adj.): moving or changing.
30	batter (v.): to hit something many times.