Free stingrays and remove harmful algae from the ocean. After removing enough debris from the stingrays, you will be asked to select the correct answer to continue.
Vocabulary Pinball
Click on the red flipper buttons to keep the ball in play. Try to hit all of the letters with the ball to spell a word. Next, choose the correct definition for the word. A correct answer gives a free ball and an incorrect takes a ball away. Hold down and release the green button to launch the ball! Try all of the lists or register to make your own!
vulnerable -- weak and unprotected; at risk of being harmed
lumbers -- to move slowly and in a clumsy way
comprehend -- to understand
scan -- to look carefully over an area for something specific
mature -- fully grown; to behave like an adult
nurture -- to care for something while it is growing and developing
solitary -- to be alone most of the time
exuberant -- full of excitement, energy, and happiness
Lesson 11
traits -- qualities or characteristics of a person or thing
mimic -- to act like or try to look like a person or thing
deceptive -- to make someone believe something that is not true
predator -- animals that kill and eat other animals
avoid -- to keep away from a person or thing
resemble -- to look similar to a person or a thing
lure -- to make you want to go near something even if it is dangerous
obvious -- easily seen or understood
Lesson 12
immediate -- something that happens right away
gradually -- something that happens slowly over time
constant -- something that happens without stopping
depths -- the deepest part; such as the ocean
contract -- to get smaller by shrinking
erupt -- to burst through a surface
revealed -- something that was hidden but can now be seen
Lesson 13
plunge -- to rush into suddenly
scoff -- to speak in a critical way; to mock
drudgery -- hard, unpleasant, and boring work
alter -- to change
discouraged -- to not believe things will turn out as you hoped
treacherous -- dangerous and unpredictable
smolder -- to burn slowly from the inside without flames
skeptical -- to express doubt that something is true
Lesson 14
dash -- to suddenly run away
hermit -- a person who lives alone away from other people
timid -- shy and unsure of oneself
tremble -- to shake
occasionally -- to happen once in a while
drab -- something that is dull and lacks color
fascinated -- to be very interested or attentive to someone or something
peculiar -- stange and unusual
Lesson 15
guidance -- to provide help and advice
hoist -- to raise something up
fragile -- easily broken or damaged
seasoned -- to have a lot of experience
cherish -- something that means a lot; to care for it lovingly
pristine -- clean and untouched
intrepid -- to be brave and have no fear
undoubtedly -- something that will definitely happen
delectable -- food that tastes really good; delicious
privilege -- special right that certain people can have
Lesson 16
quest -- a journey with a specific purpose
hoaxer -- someone who tries to trick other people
perfect -- to improve something to the best it can be
tinker -- to try to fix or adjust something
forged -- to use great effort to form something
barriers -- objects that keep others from moving ahead
trample -- to step on something and damage it
Lesson 17
brilliant -- very bright and shiny (like a diamond)
mischievous -- someone who likes to play tricks on others
ancestors -- people who lived before you in your family
graceful -- to move in a smooth way
exotic -- something that came from a faraway place and is unusual and interesting
participate -- to be involved in something
Lesson 18
vast -- wide; large; great in size
rouse -- to wake or startle a person
inadvertently -- to do something without trying to do it
bountiful -- to have a lot of something
relentless -- to refuse to give up
intention -- purpose; what a person plans to do
stature -- the height of a person
resourceful -- a person who is good at finding ways to solve a problem
Lesson 19
magnificent -- beautiful and impressive
confident -- to be sure about oneself or what you are doing
anxious -- to worry
declare -- to announce in a clear way
gloat -- to brag in a mean way
insist -- to demand in a firm way; to refuse to change your mind
distressed -- to feel sad and unhappy
Lesson 20
looming -- something that is likely to happen
miserable -- to feel uncomfortable or unhappy
self-assurance -- self-confident and secure
install -- to put something into place so it can be used
confound -- to surprise or confuse someone
beam -- to grin or smile
exposed -- uncovered and unprotected
ominous -- warning; a sign something bad is going to happen
gracious -- to be pleasant and polite
monitor -- to check progress on a regular basis
Lesson 21
intend -- a plan to do something
select -- to be among the best; special quality
prideful -- to be full of pride; to feel really good about something
recall -- to remember
consisted -- to be made of
snatch -- to grab or pull away
Lesson 22
huddle -- to gather together in a group
journey -- a trip; usually takes a long time
opportunities -- chances to do something you want to do
recognize -- to know someone
burst -- to be excited and want to share
comfort -- to help someone feel better
Lesson 23
resolve -- to make up your mind to do something
stingy -- a person who doesn't share
pathetic -- a person or thing that is sad or helpless
noble -- a person who is honest and unselfish
fidget -- restless; to move around
scrounging -- to look around trying to find something
suspicion -- to think someone is quilty
forlorn -- to feel sad and lonely
Lesson 24
suitable -- just right
withstand -- able to get through something; usually something difficult
remarkable -- something that is special so others may notice
extract -- to carefully remove something
advantage -- to make good use of something
stealthy -- to be quiet and hidden
Lesson 25
festive -- colorful and exciting
expectantly -- eager; look forward to it
aspects -- the features of something
gorgeous -- beautiful; attractive
symbolize -- to represent something
destination -- a place someone is going to
reconstruct -- to rebuild
ornate -- overly decorated
misfortune -- unlucky or unpleasant
vigorously -- to do something wiht energy
Lesson 6
pounce -- to eagerly jump on something in order to take it
dart -- to move suddenly and quickly
attentive -- to carefully listen or watch
responsible -- able to be trusted
swerve -- to turn suddenly to avoid hitting something
contradict -- to express the opposite side or idea
jostle -- to push or knock against someone or something
Lesson 7
rumpled -- messy or wrinkled
taut -- to stretch or pull tightly
lurk -- to wait quietly hidden before doing something bad
reluctant -- to not want to do something
inspect -- to look at closely
resound -- to fill with sound
surge -- to feel something suddenly or strongly
untangle -- to untie knots or straighten a twist
Lesson 8
impressed -- to admire someone or something
fierce -- angry, violent, or ready to attack
nimble -- to move quickly, lightly, and easily
exist -- something that is real and present in the world
slick -- a smart, clever way to present something
cease -- to stop
Lesson 9
unique -- one of a kind
delicate -- something that can break easily; to be done with care
inspire -- excited about doing something good
intervals -- to repeat over and over with a certain amount of time in between
bond -- to unite two or more people or groups
infest -- large numbers of insects or animals that usually cause damage
flexible -- to bend easily
preserve -- to keep from being harmed or damaged
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