Vocabulary

Vocabulary

delighted • very happy • My mom was delighted with the eternity ring Dad gave her for Valentine’s Day.

dusk • the time of evening before it gets dark • My favorite time to walk on the beach is dusk.

embraced • hugged • Can you see why the name of this painting is Embraced By Mother Nature?

latch • to close a door with a movable bar that fits into a slot • Mrs. Moore needs to latch the gate to keep strangers out of her yard.

tender • easy to chew; soft • I can hardly wait to sink my teeth into this incredibly tender steak.

brittle • easily broken or snapped • This kind of candy is called peanut brittle because it breaks easily.

cunning • able to fool or trick; sly or clever • The fox is often depicted as a cunning character in folktales.

When you go camping, you’ll really enjoy ____ in the Appalachian Mountains. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

Anansi was a very _______ spider. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

Faith was _________ to be wearing her new sunhat. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

The lobster in my stew was sweet and ______. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

Old stained glass windows can break easily because they are ________. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

Please _____ the gate so the dog won’t get out. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning

Aladdin _________ his lovely princess. • delighted • dusk • embraced • latch • tender • brittle • cunning