Explicit Vocabulary Instruction prowling prowling (verb)- to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. Thumbs Up Thumbs Down • A cat was walking slowly toward the mouse. • The man was sneaking into the backdoor of his house. • A slow, steady walk in the park. magnificent magnificent (adjective)- very grand in size or splendid in beauty. Thumbs Up Thumbs Down • The plain dress I wore to a wedding. • The carnival we went to yesterday. • The view from the top of the mountain. triumphed triumphed (verb)- the joy of victory or success. Thumbs Up Thumbs Down • Losing the spelling bee at school. • The victorious army returns after the battle. • Winning a gold medal at the Olympics. weariness weariness (noun)- a temporary feeling of low energy and tiredness. Thumbs Up Thumbs Down • Falling asleep after a 12-hour plane trip. • Taking a shower and feeling refreshed. • Babysitting small children.
