Vocabulary: Island of the Blue Dolphins (chapters 1-12)

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forbade

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The past tense of 'forbid', meaning to refuse to allow something. Example: My parents forbade me to walk home alone at night.

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carcass

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The dead body of an animal. Example: The vulture was feeding on the carcass of a bird.

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quarreled

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The past tense of 'quarrel', meaning to have a heated argument or disagreement. Example: My brother and I quarreled over who got to choose the movie for family movie night.

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sparingly

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In a restricted or infrequent manner. Example: The squirrels ate sparingly so they would have enough walnuts to last through the winter.

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vocabulary

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The set of words known and used by a person or group. Example: Expanding your vocabulary helps improve your communication skills.

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context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning. Example: Understanding the context of a story can enhance comprehension.

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synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Example: 'Happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

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antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: 'Hot' is an antonym for 'cold'.

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figurative language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' is an example of figurative language.

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theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text. Example: A common theme in 'Island of the Blue Dolphins' is survival.