HMH Into Reading Module 5 Week 3 Vocabulary

ex • traor • di • nar • i • ly (adv.)

• Something is done in a very unusual or remarkable in some way.

• Something is done in a very ordinary manner.

• Something is done in a very predictable way.

• Something is done in a very common fashion.

plung • es (v.)

What does it mean?

• Falls or is thrown in a direction.

• Rises or is lifted upwards.

• Moves sideways in a smooth manner.

• Stays in a fixed position.

un • sur • passed (adj.)

• there is nothing that is better

• it is very good

• it is acceptable

• it is below average

nec • es • sar • y (adj.)

What does it mean?

• it is needed, and you can’t do without it.

• it is optional and can be avoided.

• it is a luxury and not essential.

• it is harmful and should be avoided.

cruis • ing (v.)

• Traveling in a boat or other vehicle for fun.

• Traveling at high speed in a vehicle.

• Traveling to a specific destination for work.

• Traveling on foot for exercise.

stir (n.)

• to mix it up -- you create

• a change in feeling around you

• to cause confusion and chaos

• to blend ingredients together