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Unit 4 Vocabulary
glimpse amusing retrieve
spectators terrifying despair
securely ridiculous flattered
superior
glimpse
Jan snuck into the kitchen before the party to get a glimpse of her birthday cake.
glimpse
• a brief or quick look
• What is something you would take a
glimpse at?
spectators
Spectators come from distant cities to
watch the Olympics.
spectators
• observers; people watching an event
• What event have you been a spectator at?
securely
Kaiyo and her mother attached their bikes securely to the back of the car.
securely
• tightly or firmly
• What is something you would hold
securely?
amusing
Lori found her new baby brother amusing to
watch; he always made strange sounds and
faces as he discovered new things.
amusing
• pleasantly funny or entertaining
• What type of things do you find amusing?
terrifying
Thomas though roller coasters were terrifying and refused to ride on them.
terrifying
• frightening; full of terror
• Has something ever terrified you? What
was it?
ridiculous
Lexie always used the most ridiculous excuses when she forgot to do her homework.
ridiculous
• laughable and silly; unreasonable
• What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve
ever heard?
retrieve
“I’m going across the street to retrieve your
brother,” Micah’s mom said.
retrieve
• to rescue; to bring back
• If you had to retrieve one item in your
room right now, what would it be?
despair
During his fourth voyage to the Americas,
Columbus began to despair as he sailed near
the coasts, looking for gold that wasn’t there.
despair
• to lose, give up, or be without hope
• Do you think it’s okay to be in despair for a long period of time? Why or why not?
flattered
I flattered Jasmine by telling her I enjoyed her book report.
flattered
• complimented; paid positive attention to
• Flatter your shoulder or face partner. (Give
them a compliment )
superior
Alice felt that her pie was superior to her
sister’s.
superior
• higher in position or quality
• Is McDonalds superior to Chic-Fil-A? Why
or why not?