Unit 1 Week 4 Vocabulary Words

Plummeting

Plummeting is the act of suddenly dropping or falling from a high place. Example: We watched the meteorites plummeting through the night sky. What is a synonym for plummeting?

Shards

Shards are sharp, pointed pieces of glass, metal, pottery, rock, or other material. Example: The vase fell off the shelf and broke into many shards. What else might break into shards?

Cascaded

Something that has cascaded, such as water, has fallen or poured down. Example: As the sink overflowed, water cascaded onto the floor. What else have you seen that cascaded?

Dynamic

Something that is dynamic is full of energy or is forceful. Example: Because a tornado is so dynamic, it can quickly change course. Why are dynamic weather events often dangerous?

Scalding

A scalding liquid is extremely hot to touch. Example: You should let scalding soup cool before trying to eat it. What might happen if you eat or drink something that is scalding?

Documentation

Documentation is support of a claim with facts, usually providing proof in writing. Example: The scientist hoped that careful documentation of experiment results would support her theory. Why is documentation important?

Exerts

Exerts means puts energy or power into doing something Example: Sunny weather often exerts a positive effect on a person's mood. What exerts a positive effect on your mood?

Pulverize

If you pulverize something, you crush it into small pieces. Example: The chef will pulverize the spice into a fine powder. Why might a cook pulverize food for a recipe?