Pre-Listening Vocabulary propose: suggest Great Seal of the US: a presidential stamp placed on federal documents in the US illustration: drawing vain: overly admiring of oneself invader: an unwelcome person who tries to enter or take over a region by...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary narrow: close together roar: to make a loud sound or wild movement advantage: a better chance at succeeding ferry: a boat that transports people between certain points rapids: water that moves very quickly retrieve: to get ba...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary crumble: to break apart easily; to break into small bits pastry: flaky baked goods that separate easily shortening: a solid fat, such as butter, used for making crumbly pastry flaky: breaks away easily in long strands (e.g.,...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary depict: to show visually antlers: branch-like horns made of bone mating season: the time of year when animals reproduce Santas Reindeer Must Be Female If youve ever seen images of Santa Clauss reindeer, you know that they are...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary avalanche: a sudden rush of snow and ice down a mountain or hill pilot error: a mistake made by the person operating an aircraft misalignment: the incorrect position or arrangement of something A Disaster Was a Bad Star The n...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary dominant: strong; used most often keratin: a fibrous protein found in hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin puberty: the growth period during which a childs body reaches sexual maturity nail-biting: causing anxiety or nerv...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary rage: anger lose ones temper: to express anger and frustration suddenly cut someone off: to enter another drivers lane in a dangerous way outburst: a sudden expression of emotion baggage claim: the area where you pick up your...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary get high: to experience a mood change from a drug or other substance toxin: a poisonous substance trance: a relaxed state in which you are not fully aware sceptic: a person who has doubts about something ferment: convert into...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary heroine: female lead character heartbreak: sadness due to a broken or lost relationship tomb: an underground vault where a persons remains are buried star-crossed: destined to fail; having bad luck stationery: notepaper and e...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary turbulence: the movement of air bird of prey: a bird that hunts and eats animals flap: to make an up and down movement sneak up on: to approach someone or something in a secretive way velvety: soft like velvet drawback: a neg...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary pica: an eating disorder characterized by a craving for non-food substances magpie: a long-tailed, black and white bird craving: a strong feeling of need, usually related to food consumption persist: to last a long time psych...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary iconic: famous or well-known for its time float: to be up in the air; not resting on the ground manuscript: the written text of a book incorporate: to add in; to combine element: an aspect or detail adage: a proverb, a short...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary shrink: short for headshrinker; slang for psychologist or psychiatrist psychiatrist: a doctor with a specialization in mental health; can prescribe medication psychologist: one who has a degree in psychology (may do research...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary blemish: an imperfection; a small flaw fade: to become less bright reincarnation: the belief that living beings die and then are reborn in a new form spear: a long sharp weapon that punctures the skin The Birthmark Theory Bir...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary mock/ridicule: to make fun of; to make someone feel ridiculous, bad, or stupid sarcastic: not literal; meaning the opposite of what one says intention: purpose Sarcasm Means To Tear Flesh Sarcasm is a remark that is used to m...
