VOCABULARY WORDS
POPPA’S NEW PANTS
Please go over the definitions for these vocabulary words with your student. There
will be a test on them on Friday.
Draped - hung loosely in folds
Fabric - cloth
Hem - to fold back and sew down the edges
Mended - repaired by sewing
Pattern - a repeated design or decoration
Plaid - a pattern of stripes that cross each other
Rustling - quick, soft, fluttering sound
Created by Mr. Jones
Draped - hung loosely in folds
The draped tent was set up
for the wedding.
The Kimonos were draped on
the folding divider.
Fabric - cloth
Fabric is used to make clothes and bedding such as quilts.
Hem - to fold back and sew down the
edges
The hem on this apron has been sewn.
Mended - repaired by sewing
A button on a shirt often needs to be mended.
Pattern - a repeated design or
decoration
These patterns of animals are found on scrapbook paper.
Plaid - a pattern of stripes that cross
each other
Plaid is very vibrant fabric with colorful patterns that is often
used in clothing and for cooler weather.
Rustling - quick, soft, fluttering sound
There was a rustling in the trees
before the wildebeests emerged
from the forest to drink.
There was a strange light, a rustling
of the bushes, and then emerged a
strange looking creature with a
shiny finger.
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Draped
Fabric
Hem
Mended
Pattern
Plaid
Rustling