Saturday, March 7, 2009

Itinerary List - Snorkeling With Words

Cauldron (from the poem "Baby" by Anonymous)

Cauldron - a large kettle or boiler.
ex. I threw the carrots in the cauldron to boil.

Venerable (from the poem "The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop)

Venerable - commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity.
ex. Abraham Lincoln was a very venerable man.

Pinnacle (from the poem "The Silken Tent" by Robert Frost)

Pinnacle - the highest point of something.
ex. A bird sat at the pinnacle of the tree.

Devotion (from the poem "Devotion" by Robert Frost)

Devotion - profound dedication
ex. A husband has devotion for his wife.

Bitter (from the poem "To Earthward" by Robert Frost)

Bitter - having harsh taste.
ex. The lemon juice was very bitter.

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