The Raft Vocabulary
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The RaftVocabulary
Vicki Martinez
Raft
A flat boat made of logs fastened together. Mark Twain wrote a famous story about a boy
who explores the Mississippi River on a raft.
2. scattered
Spread or thrown about in various places
When Matt dropped the checker board, the checkers scattered over the floor.
3. cluttered
Appearing crowded with items.
Laura’s room was so cluttered with toys that it was hard to walk without stepping on one.
4. downstream
In the same direction as the current or stream.
Salmon are born in rivers, but soon after, they swim downstream to the ocean.
5. nuzzle
To touch or rub with the nose.
The cat will nuzzle my leg when she is hungry and wants to be fed.
6. snorkel
A mask with a curved tube worn in the water We used a snorkel to swim underwater and
watch the fish.
7. otter
A furry animal that lives on or near water.
We love to watch the otters lay on their back and eat in the water.
8. bobber
A fishing float
When the float sank, I knew I’d caught a fish.
9. disgust
Showing a feeling of strong dislike
I am disgusted by the smell of garbage.
10. cattails
Tall, thin plants with brown fuzzy flowers
The duck was camouflaged by the cattails.
11. Tackle box
A container that holds fishing supplies I bought my Dad a new tackle box for
Christmas.