The Longest Night- Vocabulary

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What is an obstacle?

Back

Something that blocks a path; an object that has to be gone around or over.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean to be arrogant?

Back

Having an attitude or belief that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What does it mean to gaze?

Back

To stare or peer.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What does it mean to retrieve something?

Back

To find and bring back.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean to chant?

Back

To say something many times in a rhythmic way.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is a ritual?

Back

A set of actions performed in a specific way, often for religious or cultural purposes.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a tribute?

Back

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Who are ancestors?

Back

People from whom one is descended, typically more distant relatives.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to forage?

Back

To search for and gather food or provisions.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to lumber?

Back

To move in a slow, heavy, awkward way.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4