Vocabulary Packet 5, 12, &18

Match the following words with their definitions

• someone who flies an airplane

• exuberant

• things that are worn by a person

• aviator

• supplies, particularly food and drinks

• provisions

• the physical strength to keep going

• stamina

• filled

  with joy and happiness

• apparel

filled with joy and happiness​ (a)  

• exuberant
• stamina
• essential

Today was one of the best days of our trip. We climbed to the very top of a mountain! First we stopped at the ranger station to get a trail map and advice for our climb. The ranger was very helpful and told us it was​ ​ (a)   to have warm ​ (b)   since it might be quite windy and cold near the peak. She also suggested that we take adequate​ (c)   such as drinking water, snacks for the trail, and a first-aid kit. ​At first the trail was fairly flat, but it quickly became steeper and more rocky. In some places the trail was wet and slippery, making our climb more ​ (d)   .

• essential
• apparel
• provisions
• hazardous

filled with a desire to be a success​ (a)  

• ambitious
• courteous
• mischievous

If something is bare, it is plain, empty, or without covering. What word is related to bare?

Julia is very (a)   She has lots of friends and likes to spend as much time as possible with them. She loves slumber parties and sending e-mails. Gordon is very​ (b)   . He has big plans for his future. He wants to be an important scientist and is already reading books about science and scientists whenever he has time. Leila is very ​ (c)   She likes to find out why things happen and how things work. She often searches for information in encyclopedias and on the Internet.

• sociable
• ambitious
• inquisitive

List two things that you have done that were courteous.

Match the following words with the correct definition.

• something that blocks the way

• essential

• the highest point

• provisions

• needed, very important

• summit

• supplies needed for a hike

• obstacle

• to come upon by chance

• encounter

The world's tallest mountain.

When you ex (X) something out on your paper, you get rid of it. Which of these words means someone who gets rid of something?​ ​ (a)  

• exterminator
• determination
• energetic