Unit 5
to move someone or something from one place to another
transfer
one of the thin pieces of metal that connect the centre of a wheel to the outside edge
spoke
It _______________Egyptian hieroglyphics, but we aren't sure.
It might be Egyptian hieroglyphics, but we aren't sure.
to make a short high sound like a mouse
squeaky
a person who makes plates, bowls, etc from clay
a potter
to make something into very small pieces or powder by crushing it
grind
a long metal bar that connects two wheels on a vehicle
axle
My class _____________ (go) on a school trip this month.
My class is going on a school trip this month.
an animal or bird that another animal or bird kills for food
prey
that can last a long time
durable
to move in circles
rotate
a thin straight piece of wood, metal, etc.
rod
It _______________ valuable. It's made of gold!
It must be / has to be valuable. It's made of gold!
a person who enters a place without permission
intruder
exciting and encouraging you to do or feel something
inspiring
to pull something somewhere slowly and with difficulty
haul
an edge at the top or outside of sth that is round
rim
Jesica _________ (become) a famous singer someday.
Jesica will become a famous singer someday.
to become less steady and fall down
toppling
a piece of wood, metal, etc. on a wall or door that you hang your coat on
a peg
the force that stops something, for example the wheels of a vehicle, from sliding on the ground
traction
a particular position of the gears in a vehicle that gives a particular range of speed and power
gear
Be careful! The bee______________(bite) you.
Be careful! The bee is going to bite you.
the hard white substance that the long teeth (called tusks) of an ELEPHANT
ivory
an open vehicle with two wheels that was pulled by a horse or horses in ancient times
chariot