5th Grade Mod 2 Writing Word Bank

automaton

A machine that performs tasks automatically, often mimicking human actions or processes. Automatons can be mechanical or digital, designed for entertainment, instruction, or labor.

menace

a harmful or threatening person or thing.

profundity

the quality of being deep, intense, or insightful, often in a philosophical or intellectual context.

cunningly

in a clever and deceitful manner, often to achieve one's goals.

meticulously

paying careful attention to detail and being very precise in actions or planning.

tidied

to have organized or arranged in a neat or orderly manner.

velocipede

a human-powered vehicle, typically having two or more wheels, primarily used for transportation. The term "velocipede" refers to an early type of bicycle or tricycle, often associated with the development of cycling in the 19th century.

tricks

performing clever or skillful maneuvers or illusions. Tricks can involve deceptive actions or feats that entertain or mislead an audience.

skullduggery

sneaky, dishonest behavior or trickery, characterized by deceitful or dishonorable dealings. It can also refer to a specific instance of such behavior, such as a deceitful act or trick

espionage

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.