Unit 4 Week 1 Vocabulary

exaggeration

A statement that makes something seem more than it really is.

heroic

A very brave or courageous act.

WRING.

After soaking a wash rag, _________________ it out to remove excess water.

deeds

An act that is performed on purpose.

IMPRESS.

Carolina hoped to ___________________ the class with her amazing science project.

EXAGGERATION.

Dad's description of the giant fish must be an __________________ since the fish in this lake are not that big.

DEEDS.

Doing good _____________ for others can make us feel useful and happy.

impress

Having a strong effect on someone's mind or feelings.

posed

Holding a position so that someone could paint or photograph you.

wring

Squeeze or twist something, usually to remove excess water.

deeds,,,,

Synonyms Include: act, action; feat, exploit, achievement, accomplishment

commenced,,,,

Synonyms Include: begin, start; get the ball rolling, get going, get underway

heroic,,,,

Synonyms Include: brave, courageous, fearless,

exaggeration,,,,

Synonyms Include: hyperbole, overstatement, magnification, amplification, dramatization, elaboration

impress,,,,

Synonyms Include: make an impression on, have an impact on, influence, affect, excite

posed,,,,

Synonyms Include: model or sit still

sauntered,,,,

Synonyms Include: stroll, wander, drift, walk

wring,,,,

Synonyms Include: twist, squeeze, screw, scrunch, knead, press

HEROIC.

The ________________ acts of firefighters help save lives.

POSED.

The family members stood very still as they ________________ for photographs.

COMMENCED.

The horse race _____________________ on time and ended only three minutes later!

commenced

The start of something.

sauntered

Walked in a slow, relaxed way.

SAUNTERED.

We all enjoyed the sights as we slowly __________________ through the park.