The Lost Boy Vocabulary Words

Chapter 3

• Aqueduct- n. a bridge like structure that carries a water conduit or canal across a valley or over a river
• Sentence- The aqueduct filled with water, helped the boat move through to get onto the other side.
• Verge- n. the edge, rim, or margin of something
• Sentence- The car collided on the verge side of the street which caused a severe accident.

• Pediatrician- n. a physician who specializes in pediatrics
• Sentence- When I was little, I always wanted to be a pediatrician or anything that serves in the medical field.
• Ramble- v. to wander around in a leisurely, aimless manner
• Sentence- My cousin was too shocked and depressed at what she heard so she rambled around the room.
• Unison- n. coincidence in pitch of two or more musical tones, voices, etc
• Sentence- Two Malaysian girls danced in unison at the First Salsa Dance Competition.
  
• Depressors- n. Any of various muscles that serve to draw down a part of the body.
• Sentence- The tongue inserted a toungue depressor on the patients tongue.
  
• Rehearsed- v. to practice (a musical composition, a play, a speech, etc.) in private prior to a public presentation
• Sentence- Two theater actors rehearsed their line during break time.
  
• Hypersonic- adj. noting or pertaining to speed that is at least five times that of sound in the same medium.
• Sentence- The hypersonic airplane soared through the air.
  
• Surge- n. a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep
• Sentence- The surge of the wave moved toward the house that was located on the beach.
  
• Nudged- v. to push slightly or gently, esp. with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
• Sentence- The duck nudged the fish that swam past through it.
  
• Astounded- tr. v To astonish and bewilder
• Sentence- The guy facial expression seem so astounded at what he saw on the internet.