VOCABULARY UNIT 2, WEEK 5 History at Their Feet Mystic Horse

mysterious Example: The woods seemed dark and mysterious in the moonlight. Definition: something that is hard to understand or explain Synonyms: puzzling, mystifying, strange

loosened Example: Dad loosened his tie when he left work. Definition: to make something less tight, to untie Synonyms: undo, release

amazement Example: We stared at amazement at the Chinese acrobats on stage. Definition: to be surprised or in wonder of something Synonyms: astonishment, admiration

midst Example: In the midst of our social studies lesson, the fire drill began. Definition: to be in the middle of something Synonyms: middle, center

responsibility Example: Washing the dishes after dinner is my responsibility. Definition: having a job or duty Synonyms: task, obligation

sores Example: After walking barefoot on the hot sand for an hour, Steven had sores on his feet. Definition: places on the body where the skin is broken and painful