Unit 1: Treasure of Lemon Brown
Vocabulary:
Ajar (adj) - partially open
Beckon (verb) - attract the attention of or summon someone by making a movement with the hand, arm, or head
Brittle (adj) - hard but can break or shatter easily
Commence (verb) begin; start
Gnarled (adj) rough, twisted, especially with age
Impromptu (adj) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Intently (adv) with earnestly and eager attention
Ominous (adj) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; happen
Probe (verb) physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
Tremor (noun) nervous trembling
Latin/ GreekMarina
Aquarium
Hydrant
Aquatic
Marine
Aqueduct
Hydroelectric
Maritime
Aquifer
Dehydrate
Ajar (adj) - partially open
Beckon (verb) - attract the attention of or summon someone by making a movement with the hand, arm, or head
Brittle (adj) - hard but can break or shatter easily
Commence (verb) begin; start
Gnarled (adj) rough, twisted, especially with age
Impromptu (adj) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Intently (adv) with earnestly and eager attention
Ominous (adj) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; happen
Probe (verb) physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
Tremor (noun) nervous trembling
Latin/ GreekMarina
Aquarium
Hydrant
Aquatic
Marine
Aqueduct
Hydroelectric
Maritime
Aquifer
Dehydrate