They Called Her Molly Pitcher

REVOLUTION

The United States gained its independence during the American Revolution.

• To move or go away from a place;

  A place of privacy or safety

• A sudden and extreme change;

  An overthrow of a ruler or government;

  One full rotation

• A careful plan or method

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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STRATEGY

Winning at a game of chess takes a lot of strategy.

• A careful plan or method

• To move or go away from a place;

  A place of privacy or safety

• An enemy (in war);

  An opponent

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FOES

During the American Revolution, the Patriots’ foes were the British.

• Impressive;

  Exceptionally fine;

  Grand

• To move or go away from a place;

  A place of privacy or safety

• An enemy (in war);

  An opponent

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

LEGENDARY

Babe Ruth is a legendary baseball player.

• Well-known;

  Famous

• To shine or sparkle

• Suitable for official or important occasions;

  Dressing up for a special event

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

FORMAL

At a formal meeting, men usually wear suits and ties.

• Impressive;

  Exceptionally fine;

  Grand

• Suitable for official or important occasions;

  Dressing up for a special event

• A sudden outpouring;

  To make a display of affection

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

GUSHED

The aunt gushed over her baby nephew.

• Impressive;

  Exceptionally fine;

  Grand

• To enter suddenly or unexpectedly;

  To thrust or cast oneself

• A sudden outpouring;

  To make a display of affection

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

PLUNGED

The diver plunged into the water below.

• To enter suddenly or unexpectedly;

  To thrust or cast oneself

• A careful plan or method

• To move or go away from a place;

  A place of privacy or safety

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MAGNIFICENT

The magnificent king sat on his royal throne.

• Impressive;

  Exceptionally fine;

  Grand

• A sudden outpouring;

  To make a display of affection

• To shine or sparkle

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

RETREAT

The soldiers decided to retreat, knowing that they were outnumbered.

• An enemy (in war);

  An opponent

• To move or go away from a place;

  A place of privacy or safety

• A sudden and extreme change;

  An overthrow of a ruler or government;

  One full rotation

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

SHIMMERING

The sun was shimmering off of the water so beautifully.

• Impressive;

  Exceptionally fine;

  Grand

• Well-known;

  Famous

• To shine or sparkle

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4