05/05/2025

 Dear Parents,

Today in class we did the following:

□ 1. Vocabulary words 1 - 20

□ 2. Homework: Vocabulary words 1 – 20 x 4, defs x 1, 5 sentences using 2 vocabulary words

1.    seem  v. –  give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

2.    landing  n. (aircraft) – an instance of coming or bringing something to land, either from the air or from water

3.    schedule  n. – a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times

4.    cabin boy  n. – a boy employed to wait on a ship's officers or passengers

5.    steward  n. – a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train

6.    explosive adj. – able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart

7.    spark  n. – a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire

8.    arrive  v. – reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey

9.    a landing field  n. – a landing field

10. according to plan phr. – happens in the way it was intended to

11. routine  n./adj. – a sequence of actions regularly followed

12. mass  n. – a large body of matter with no definite shape

13. flaming  v. – burning fiercely and emitting flames

14. wreckage n. – the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

15. amazingly  adv. – in a way that causes great surprise or wonder

16. acrobat  n. – an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats

17. drop off  phr. – to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to a different place

18. limp  v. – walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

19. burst  v. – break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure

20. static electricity  n. – a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks