Nights of the Pufflings Vocabulary

Theme 4

Grade 3: Theme 4 – Animal Habitats1.D.1.b – discuss words and word meanings daily as they are encountered

in texts, instruction, and conversation

L. Menzel 2/23/07

ashore

on or to the shore (from the water)

The ship came ashore after a long day of sailing.

burrows

holes or tunnels dug in the ground by small animals

The mole looked out of his burrow because he smelled food.

instinctively • Acting on an inner feeling; doing without thinking

The baby turtle instinctively hid in his shell until the predator went away.

launching

throwing; sending forcefully upward

We stood back to watch the launching of our model rockets.

stranded

• Left in a helpless or difficult position

John was stranded on the highway when his car broke down.

uninhabited

• Having no people living there

The uninhabited island is located 5 miles from Maui.

venture

• to set out to do something even though it might be dangerous

The riders grip the handle bars tightly as they venture down the steep rocky hill.