5th Grade Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 1

blunder

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

cancel

to call off or do away with; to cross out with lines 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; to give written or printed proof

fragile

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

to refuse to accept, agree to, believe, or use

scuffle

to fight or struggle closely with; a fight or struggle

solitary

living or being alone; being the only one

temporary

lasting or used for a limited time

veteran

a person who has served in the armed forces; having much experience in some job or field, seasoned