Glossary

The definitions in this glossary are for words as they are used in the Language and Content selections in this book.

ancient

(ān-chent) adj. old or from a long time ago
photograph of an ancient Greek urn
Stories have survived from ancient Greece.

astronaut

(as-trə-not) n. a person who travels into space
photograph of two astronauts inside the space shuttle
Some astronauts live on space stations.

athlete

(ath-lēt) n. a person who exercises or plays a sport
photograph of two hockey players in an ice rink
These athletes play hockey.

beautiful

(byū-ti-ful) adj. pretty
photograph of a field of wild flowers
These beautiful flowers are plants.