1. The lawyer presented the evidence to the jury and hoped they would agree the client was innocent. 2. "What evidence do you have that I tracked in the mud?" Susan asked.
Evidence: proof
1. Swans are very graceful when they glide across the water. 2. Abby couldn't decide who was more graceful, a ballet dancer or an ice skater.
Graceful: beautiful or pleasing in design, movement or style.
1. Amy's sister will overcome her illness with the proper treatment. The fireman was overcome with smoke but was able to get out of the building alive.
Overcome: to beat or conquer, to be conquered or overwhelmed.
An historic day for this country was September 11, 2001. 2. July 4 is an historic date because it marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Historic: very important, not likely to be forgotten.
1. The captain navigated the ship through the storm. 2. The pilot navigated the plane through the Bermuda Triangle.
Navigate: to sail, steer, or direct a ship or plane.
1. In a big class, it's hard for the teacher to give each student individual attention. 2. Everyone's fingerprints are individual- no two are the same.
Individual: separate or single; belonging to only one person or thing.
1. The queen's brilliant diamond flashed in the sun. 2. The moonlight was so brilliant that I could see my shadow behind me.
Brilliant: very bright or sparkling.
1. The fragile china cup shattered when Dan dropped it on the floor. 2. The fragile old woman sat in the sunshine, blanket wrapped around her thin shoulders.
Fragile: delicate, not strong, frail.
1. The doctor has a lot of knowledge about diseases. 2. The astronomer has a lot of knowledge about the stars.
Knowledge: information gained by study or experience.
1. When the young tree is mature, it will be over 30 feet tall. 2. Eric is 40 years old but he is not very mature.
Mature: having reached full growth or development.
1. There is a legend that a large monster lives in a lake in Scotland. 2. The story of George Washington cutting down a cherry tree is a legend.
Legend: A story that may or may not be true that is passed down through the years.
1. The artificial roses we make in art class are pretty, but I like real ones better. 2. Lucy's kitchen table is artificial wood made from plastic.
Artificial: not real or natural
1. Jan needed advice about what to wear to the party, so she called Pam. 2. The carpenter gave Bob's father some good advice about fixing the leaky roof.
Advice: an idea you give someone about how to act or to solve a problem.
1. Della uses caution when she crosses the street; she stops and looks both ways. 2. The warning label on the bottle said, "CAUTION, keep out of reach of children."
Caution: great care
1. Agnes had a strong desire for Italian food, so she ordered a large pepperoni pizza. 2. The pirates attacked the ship because of their desire for treasure.
Desire: a strong wish or longing