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Pioneer Words and Unit 1

Pioneer Words and Unit 1. Part 1. Prairie. Prairie. (n.) An extensive area of flat or rolling, predominantly treeless grassland, especially the large tract or plain of central North America. Schooners. Schooner.

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Pioneer Words and Unit 1

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  1. Pioneer Words and Unit 1 Part1

  2. Prairie

  3. Prairie • (n.) An extensive area of flat or rolling, predominantly treeless grassland, especially the large tract or plain of central North America.

  4. Schooners

  5. Schooner (n.) a covered wagon used by pioneers in cross-country travel —called also prairie wagon.

  6. Pioneers

  7. Pioneer • one the first colonists or settler in a new territory; "they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them"

  8. Burlap

  9. Burlap • (n.) a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture

  10. Drowsy

  11. Drowsy • sleepy and lethargic; half asleep

  12. Slate

  13. Slate • (n.) a tablet of material (as slate) used for writing on

  14. Haul What is the horse doing?

  15. Haul • (v.) To move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle; to apply force to transport something • Synonyms- to lug, carry, lift, tug

  16. Hardship The pioneers had to live with many hardships.

  17. Hardship • (n.) Something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear • Synonyms- a burden, ordeal, misfortune

  18. Humble Use the synonyms to guess the meaning of humble. Modest, simple, earthy, to shame or embarass

  19. Humble • (adj.) low in rank or position; plain, not proud or grand • (v.) to take away one’s spirit, power, fame, or independence

  20. Celebrity

  21. Celebrity • (n.)A well-known person; someone who is famous; fame • Synonyms: a star

  22. Counsel

  23. Counsel • (n.) opinions or ideas given for a plan of action; a talk that leads to a decision; a lawyer • (v.) to give advice or an opinion; to offer help • Synonyms: advice, wisdom, guidance

  24. Stampede

  25. Stampede • (n.) a wild rush of animal or people, usually when frightened • (v.) to run away or cause to scatter in a wild manner; often in a panic; to rush forward together as a crowd • Synonyms: a flight; dash

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