Lost Temple of the AztecsLost Temple of the Aztecs

• By: Augustina Longo

GlacierGlacier

• a large mass of ice that moves slowly, down a mountain.

• Glaciers are similar to slow-moving rivers of ice.

MotionMotion

• movement, going from one place to another.

• That child is always in motion; she never sits still.

PressurePressure

• application of force against

• Air pressure in the tire keeps it inflated.

DirectionDirection

• a route, line of movement geographically.

• We walked in a northerly direction.

CautionCaution

• concern about not making a mistake.

• He uses caution when he puts money into the stock market.

PartialPartial

• incomplete, only a part of

• He owed me $1,000, and he made a partial payment of $500.

AncientAncient

• very old, dating from more than 5,000 years ago to the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D

• In school, we studied the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.

PolishPolish

• to rub until it is smooth and shiny

• I polished my shoes.

StationStation

• place or building for the arrival and departure of transportation.

• I waited at the police station for my mom.

ShallowShallow

• not deep

• The pond is shallow; the water goes only up to my knees.

OfficialOfficial

• a person who works for a government or other organization.

• The judge is making a official contract.

EditionEdition

• a specific printing of a book or periodical.

• The evening edition of the daily newspaper a new edition of a textbook.

MusicianMusician

• person who writes, sings, or plays music.

• One hundred musicians play in that orchestra.

MentionMention

• to say or write, briefly or casually

• I mentioned to my friend that he needed a haircut.

MissionMission

• the purpose of the business that a person or organization conducts.

• The ambassador's mission is to work for peace with other countries.

PortionPortion

• a small piece or section of a larger thing.

• I put a portion of my salary in a savings account each month.

SessionSession

• a meeting or other activity within a specific time period.

• A one-hour exercise session the fall session.

SelfishSelfish

• concerned with oneself more than others, not sharing.

• Your selfish brother took all the ice cream and left us none.

EstablishEstablish

• to found, create

• The English established a colony in Africa.

CushionCushion

• a type of soft pillow.

• The cushions on the sofa are covered with silk.

The Challenge WordsThe Challenge Words

The challenge begins in spelling!The challenge begins in spelling!

ExpeditionExpedition

• a journey made by a group organized and equipped for a special purpose.

• Admiral Byrd made an expedition to reach the North Pole.

DiminishDiminish

• to lessen in force.

• The need to take action has diminished.

RecessionRecession

• a time when economic activity is not strong.

• In a recession, there are fewer jobs for workers, so people have less money.

BeneficialBeneficial

• good, advantageous

• The vacation was beneficial to his health.

TechnicianTechnician

• a worker trained in a specific area of technology.

• He is a computer technician who knows how to fix computer equipment.