Glossary

Glossary

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

angry

(āng-grē) adj. to feel mad
Photograph of a woman in a crowd shouting and looking angry
Angry people sometimes shout.

buildings

(bil-dings) n. structures with windows and a roof, such as houses and offices; usually with more than one level
Photograph of buildings in San Francisco
There are tall buildings in San Francisco.

celebrate

(se-luh-brāt) v. to remember something in a happy and fun way
Photograph of people in traditional Japanese clothing at the kite festival
People in Japan started to celebrate the Kite Festival in the 1500s.

cities

(sit-ēz) n. a place where many people live and work
Illustration of a map highlighting several Maya cities
Copán is one old Maya city that still exists today.

cold

(cōld) adj. having little or no heat
Photograph of ice floes in the ocean
The water in the Arctic Ocean is so cold that it freezes.

colorful

(cul-er-ful) adj. to have many colors
Photograph of people flying colorful kites
People at the festival fly colorful kites like this.