unit 3 Flashcards
alien [éiljən] n.
An alien is a creature from a different world. The alien came in peace.
among [ǝιλη] prep.
If you are among certain things they are all around you. There was a red apple among the green ones.
chart [tfa:rt] n.
A chart is a list of information. We used a chart to see how we had improved.
cloud [klaud] n.
A cloud is a group of water drops in the sky. The sky was filled with white clouds.
describe [diskráib] v.
To describe is to say or write what someone or something is like. They described their tree as colorful with gold ribbon and a star.
ever [évər] adv.
Ever means at any time. Going skiing last winter was the most fun I’ve ever had.
fail [feil] v.
To fail means you do not succeed in what you try to do. Since he failed to get the job he was sad.
grade [greid] n.
A grade is a score or mark given to someone’s work. I managed to get good grades on my report card.
instead [insted] adv.
Instead means in place of. He ate the carrot instead of the ice cream.
library [láibrèri] n.
A library is a place where you go to read books. The library at school is full of books.
photograph [fóutəgræf] n.
I like taking photographs. I took this photograph with my cell phone.
planet [plænǝt] n.
A planet is a large round thing in space. Saturn is the planet with the ring around it.
report [riport] n.
A report is something someone writes for school or work. Karen had trouble writing her report.
several [sévərəl] adj.
Several is more than two but not many. He had to read several books for class.
shape [[eip] n.
An object’s shape is the arrangement of its sides and surfaces. Even with your eyes closed you can feel the shape of it.
