Unit 1 Vocabulary 5th grade

blunder

to make a foolish or careless mistake: to move clumsily and carelessly

cancel

(v.) to call off or do away with; to cross out with lines or other marks to show that something cannot be used again

continuous

going on without a stop or break

distribute

to give out in shares; to scatter or spread

document

a written or printed record that gives information or proof

fragile

(adj.) easily broken or damaged, requiring special handling or care

myth

an old story that explains why something is or how it came to be; something imaginary

reject

(v.) to refuse to accept, agree to, believe, or use

scuffle

to fight or struggle closely with

solitary

living or being alone; being the only one

temporary

lasting or used for a limited time

veteran

a former member of the armed forces; an experienced person