Vocabulary Words
Magic Tree House: Hour of the Olympics
Chapter 1
- Ancient(pg. 4)-very old
- Thrilled(pg. 5)-a strong feeling of excitement
- Mission(pg. 6)-a special job or task
Chapter 2
- Grove(pg. 11)-a group of trees growing near one another
- Festival(pg. 12)-a celebration held at the same time each year
- Tunic(pg. 13)-a loose sleeveless garment(no synonym)
Chapter 3
- Puzzled(pg. 19)-someone or something that is hard to understand#2
- Brilliant(pg. 20)-very smart#2
- Scroll(pg. 23)-a piece of paper with writing on it rolled into a tube#1(not in thesaurus)
Chapter 4
- Grumble(pg. 27)-to complain about something in a grouchy way
- Courtyard(pg. 27)-an open area surrounded by walls
- Citizens(pg. 29)-a member of a particular country who has the right to live there
Chapter 5
- Javelin(pg. 32)-a light metal spear
- Chariot(pg. 31)-a small vehicle pulled by a horse
- Temple(pg. 33)-a building used for worship#2
Chapter 6
- Cape(pg. 39)-a sleeveless coat that you wear over your shoulders
- Armor(pg. 39)-metal covering worn by soldiers
- Athlete(pg. 38)-someone who is trained at sports or games which require speed, strength, and skills
Chapter 7
- Journey(pg. 45)-a long trip
- Costume(pg. 43)-clothes worn by actors
- Theatre(pg. 43)-a building where plays or movies are shown
Chapter 8
- Roar(pg. 51)-to make a loud, deep noise
- Galloped(pg. 51)-running fast
- Murmur(pg. 51)-to talk very quietly
Chapter 9
- Awe(pg. 52)-a feeling of admiration
- Crouched(pg. 54)- bend your legs and lower your body
- Dashed(pg. 52)-to move quickly #3
Chapter 10
- Shimmer (pg. 65)-to shine with a faint light
- Constellation(pg. 65)-a group of stars that forms shapes or patterns
- Wistful(pg. 62)-sadly wishful or longing for something