HMH Module 7 Week 2 Vocabulary

receptivity

the ability to receive, or to take something in

geology

the study of earth’s structure, surface, and origins

warden

person responsible for enforcing laws and rules

fluctuating

changing often and in irregular ways

submerged

placed below the surface of the water

zoology

the study of animals

languid

slow and relaxed

conduct

organize; do

organism

any living thing

extinction

death of all remaining living members

monitor

to pay attention as you read

clarify

to check for understanding

central idea

what the text is mostly about

visualize

using senses to make mental images as you read

elements of poetry

special parts of poetry, including line breaks, stanzas, and imagery

text and graphic features

used to organize text, including headings, captions, and maps