Sunday, September 11, 2011

Nifty Vocab for Unit 11

Structure: any type of construction. -a bridge
                                                     -a wall
                                                     -a building
                                                     -a tower


Ship battles: fights between ships.


Constructed: built.


Royal family: a family of kings and queens.


Completed: finished.


The French Revolution: a period when the ordinary people of France threw the royal family out of power.


Radium: a chemical element that is used to treat diseases, including cancer.


HDTV: a special television system that shows sharp, clear images.


Eye-opening: surprising; interesting.


Highlight: attract attention to; emphasize.


Utensils: devices or tools with a particular use.


Souvenir: something you buy or keep to remember a place you visited.


Exhibit: an object on show in a museum or art gallery.


Sparkle: shine brightly; for example, a diamond sparkles in the light.


Item: an object.


Copper: a soft, red-brown metal.


Sample: take or try a small amount of something.

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