The library is inhabited by spirits that come out of the pages at night

Isabel Allende

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UNIT 17

Definition

A civilization is an organized group of humans that have culture and government

Example

Most early civilizations in Central America didn’t use metal weapons

Definition

When something is convenient, it is easy to do and does not take a lot of work

Example

The bus is a convenient way to get to school

Definition

A den is a living space for some types of animals, such as lions

Example

The mother lion left her babies in the den.

Definition

Dew is the drops of water that form on the ground outside during the night

Example

When we woke up, we saw that the grass was covered in dew

Definition

When something is drastic, it is extreme or major

Example

She made a drastic decision to get her long hair cut short

Definition

To exit means to leave

Example

The students exited through the front door.

Definition

A flock is a group of animals, such as birds, sheep or goats

Example

There was one black sheep in the entire flock

Definition

To fold is to bend something like paper or cloth so that it takes up less space.

Example

I folded the paper and put it in my pocket

Definition

A lid is a top for a box or container that can be removed

Example

He lifted the lid of the box and revealed her present

Definition

To loom is to seem very large and often scary

Example

The ominous clouds loomed over the school

Definition

When something is mighty, it is strong and large.

Example

The mighty wrestler scared all who faced him.

Definition

A mushroom is a fungus with a round top. Some are used as food

Example

The soup had fresh mushrooms in it.

Definition

When something is native, it is originating in a certain place or area

Example

Avocadoes are native fruits of Mexico.

Definition

Poison is a dangerous substance that causes illness or death.

Example

They used poison to get rid of the rats in their home.

Definition

Reeds are tall and skinny plants that grow in groups near water.

Example

The sun set behind the reeds of the lake’s shore

Definition

To shield something is to protect it

Example

She shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses

Definition

Stormy describes something affected or characterized by storms

Example

The golfers decided to go home because of the stormy weather

Definition

To sway is to move slowly from side to side.

Example

She swayed while she listened to the music.

Definition

When something is urban, it is related to the city.

Example

Subways are an important form of urban transportation

Definition

To wade is to walk in or pass through water

Example

The child waded in the water at the beach