Test 32012 -2013

formal – (adjective) – describing something that

is proper

“His formal schooling ended when he was ten (but he went on to teach himself foreign languages, grammar, science, and math).” Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing

Readers P1

apprentice – (noun) – a person who works for another in

order to learn a trade

“Benjamin became an apprentice, or student, of his brother James, a printer. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P1

blustery – (adjective) – describe something that

would blow violently

“He stood by a shed in a blustery Philadelphia field as his kite danced among the thunderclouds. Benjamin Franklin: A Biography

Developing Readers P5

bizarre – ( noun) – unusual in appearance, style, or

character

“Benjamin looked down and saw something bizarre. Could it be?” Benjamin

Franklin: A Biography Developing Readers P7

tradition – (noun) – custom or belief handed down

from generation to generation

“In the old Chinese tradition, the ch’i-lin is the symbol of a promising male offspring. The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 238

procession – (noun) – something that moves

forward

“Picking up the hua-chiao, they placed it on their shoulders, and the wedding procession began.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p.

240

distribution – (noun) – the act of giving some to each, of dividing and giving out in

shares

“Don’t you know that a li (one-third of a mile) down the road there is a food-distribution shack?” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243

recommend – (verb) – to speak in favor of; suggest

favorably

“If you are interested, I would be happy to recommend you.” The Ch’i-lin Purse p. 243

architect – (noun) – a person who designs and

makes plans for buildings

“He was an engineer, an architect, a musician, a philosopher, an astronomer.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 365

midst – (noun) – in the middle of

“Never mind that he was in the midst of painting a larger religious picture in Florence.” Leonardo’s Horse p. 366

achieved – (verb) – carried out to a successful end;

accomplished

“And he became depressed. What had he achieved? He asked himself.” Leonardo’s

Horse p. 374

mourned – (verb) – to have felt sorrow or grief

“In his notebook Leonardo mourned, ‘I have wasted my hours.’” Leonardo’s Horse p. 374

sacred – (adjective) – worthy of deep respect

“It is a sacred place, and if you ever go in there, you will be dismissed immediately.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 244

behavior – (noun) – a way of acting

“Hsiang-ling was saddened by his behavior; it reminded her of how spoiled she had been as a child.” The Chi’lin

Purse p. 244

astonished – (verb) – to surprise greatly; amaze

“She was astonished to find herself sitting in the middle seat – the place of the highest honor.” The Chi’lin Purse p. 248

gratitude – (noun)- kindly feeling because of a favor

received; desire to do a favor in return; thankfulness

“I was hoping that one day I would find you and show my gratitude.” The Chi’lin Purse p.

249