The Wind at Work
Vocabulary
flickering
1. burning or glowing in an unsteady way "The lights are flickering on and off." expands 1. increases in size, range, or amount "My stomach expands when I'm full." propel 1. to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction "A boat can propel you through the water." gusty 1. sudden outburst 2. brief rushes of wind "The wind is gusty today." reliable 1. able to be trusted to provide what is needed "My car has been reliable." revolving doors 1. a type of door that turns in its frame when it is used and allows people to go both in and out of a large building at the same time "Careful walking through the revolving doors." converts 1. to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way "Food converts into energy." currents 1. continuous movement of water or air in the same direction 2. a flow of electricity "The ocean currents are strong." fossil fuels 1. a fuel (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) that is formed in the earth from dead plants or animals "We are learning about fossil fuels." economical 1. using money and resources carefully "That is a more economical approach." |
Spelling
refurnish
meter diameter reorganize reintroduce revisit chronic chronicle reaffirm
barometer reinforce thermometer reformulate synchronize repurchase chronology
regenerate centimeter chronological reapply reauthorize anachronism |
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