Unit6wk4 vocab introduction

1. My Brothers Flying Machine
Vocabulary

2. Applauded- showed approval; clapped
When something is applauded, it is praised, usually by clapping.
We applaudedthe bands performance.
When are some times that you have applauded?

3. Headlines - lines printed at the top of a newspaper or magazine article
The headlines of newspaper articles are the titles.
When I am in a hurry, I have time to read only the headlines.
How are headlines and chapter titles alike and different?

4. Unstable-easily moved; not firmly fixed
If something is unstable, it is unsteady .
The house my little brother made with building blocks was unstable.
What is an antonym for unstable?

5. Glider an aircraft that flies without a motor
A glider is a very lightweight plane that rides on air currents instead of using a motor.
We watched the glider dip and soar with the wind
How is a glider similar to and different from a kite?

6. Wingspan- the distance between one wing tip and the other on an airplane
A birds or planes wingspan is the distance between its outer wing tips.
The eagle has an impressive wingspan.
Name another animal that has a wingspan.

7. Assured made certain
When something is assured, it is guaranteed or certain.
I was assured that my sister would pick me up after ball practice.
How might being assured make you feel?

8. Hoisting lifting or pulling up
If you are hoisting something, you are lifting a heavy object.
The tow truck was hoisting the car into the air.
What kind of machines are used for hoisting?

Unit6wk4 vocab introduction

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