VOCABULARY (WORDS FROM “Yonder Mountain”)

  TEST ON FRIDAY, January 11

1. fondly – in a loving or caring way

EXAMPLE: Grandfather often thought back fondly on the birth of his only child.

2. mist –  a fine spray or light fog

After being in the sun for a few hours, the mist of water felt so refreshing on my face.

3. peak –  the pointed top of something

The most climbers to reach the peak, or summit, of Mount Everest in a single day was 40 people on May 10 in 1993.

4. rugged – rough and uneven

Our group of hikers gingerly walked along the rugged trail to avoid bumps, rocks, and holes.

5. pausing –  stopping briefly

Our instructor kept pausing to get it completely silent in the room so the film could begin.

6. steep –  having a sharp slope

When I spotted the steep incline of the water slide, my heart began to flutter in my chest.

7. examined –  looked at closely

The doctor carefully examined my leg before he diagnosed that it was fractured.

8. pleaded– argued or begged

We pleaded with Mom and Dad to get our family a dog for Christmas, but it was no use.