Word List

• n. An arrow is a thin, straight stick shot from a bow.
  The arrow flew through the air and hit the target.
• n. A battle is a fight between two armies during a war.
  The battle lasted for many days.
• n. A bow is a weapon made of curved wood and string that shoots arrows.
  He went hunting with a bow and arrow.
• adj. A brave person is not afraid to face pain or danger.
  The brave firefighter saved the girl from the burning building.
• n. A chief is the leader of a group of people.
  The chief led the people through the mountains.
• n. A disadvantage is a situation that makes it hard to do something.
  Mike had a disadvantage in the race since he hurt his knee.
• n. An enemy is a country that is fighting another country during a war.
  The enemy prepared to attack the kingdom.
• n. An entrance is a place where someone can enter an area.
  The gate was locked, so Bill had to find a different entrance.
• adv. Hardly shows that something happens in a very small way.
  I hardly saw the concert since I had to leave early.
• v. To intend to do something means to plan to do it.
  I intend to finish college in three years.
• n. Laughter is the sound produced by laughing about something funny.
  Susan's joke made her classmates burst into laughter.
• n. A log is a thick piece of wood that is cut from a tree.
  The fire was too small, so we added another log to it.
• n. The military is the armed forces of a country.
  I joined the military after I finished high school.
• v. To obey means to follow what a law or a person says to do.
  My little sister did not obey my mother. Now, she is in trouble.
• v. To secure something means to get it after a lot of effort.
  I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.
• adj. Steady shows that someone or something does not change much.
  The problem was hard, but she remained steady and solved it.
• v. To trust is to believe that someone is honest and will do what is right.
  I trust my friends; they don't tell my secrets to other people.
• v. When we twist something we turn it around and around.
  She twisted the spaghetti around her fork.
• conj. Unless means if not or except when.
  Unless you clean your room, you cannot play with your friends.
• n. A weapon is an object used to hurt people.
  Swords have been used as weapons for thousands of years.

Exercise

A ‣ Write the word that best fits each sentence.

B ‣ Circle the word that fits the definition.

C ‣ Complete the puzzle with the word that is similar in meaning to the bolded part.

Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions.