Vacation Under the Volcano

Chapters 5-10 VocabularyFor Mrs. Berg’s Class

ash

• black substance that remains after something is burned

blast

• A powerful explosion or loud noise.

buried

• Covered from view or hidden.

burning

• To be on fire; to feel hot.

burst

• Explode or break apart suddenly.

collapsed

• to fall down or cave in

columns

• A tall and thin structure or shape, sometimes supporting a roof.

couch

• An upholstered seat for more than one person.

disaster

• something that causes great damage or harm.

erupting

• Lava, rocks, and gases blowing out of a volcano.

filthy

• full of dirt; very dirty

fountain

• a place where water flows to make a pretty decoration

fumes

• a gas, smoke, or vapor, especially if harmful or bad-smelling

grateful

• To be thankful for something or someone.

lava

• melted rock that escapes from a volcano

magma

• hot molten rock deep below Earth's surface

patio

• n outdoor part of a building that is good for parties and eating outside

peek

• To glance or look quickly or secretly.

pumice

• Rock full of bubbles thrown out of a volcano

rescuing

• to save something or someone from harm

risked

• to take a chance even though it might be dangerous

roof

• A protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building.

rumbling

• Make a low noise, as of thunder.

scrolls

• Rolls of paper with writing

slope

• 1. the side of a mountain 2. To take a slanting direction; to lean on an incline.

sundial

• A device that helps tell time by looking at the sun's shadow on a scaled surface.

tiles

• A flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces. Like on a roof…

trembling

• A shaky motion.

vanished

• Disappeared; become invisible; went suddenly out of sight.

villa

• A place in the country to which wealthy Romans traveled in the summer.