Vocabulary Words by Addison Price https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar Lesson 11 en-us 2017-11-07 19:32:48 UTC 2025-11-27 17:28:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png Cramped adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204551704 In storms, travelers were thrown about in their cramped, and crowed quarters.

Definition:A cramped space is a small and tightly packed.]]> 2017-11-07 19:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204551704 Distracted adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204552876 The sunset distracted this sailor. She stopped to look at the clouds.

Definition:To be distracted is to have one's attention draw away.]]> 2017-11-07 19:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204552876 Viewpoint adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204553797 From the viewpoint of the British, their navy was the best. U.S sailors had another opinion.

Definition:A viewpoint is a way of thinking about something or someone.]]> 2017-11-07 19:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204553797 Embark adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204554702 In the 1770's, it took courage to embark, or set sail, in an ocean voyage.

Definition:To embark is to set out on an adventure or task.]]> 2017-11-07 19:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204554702 Representatives adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204556136 Ben Franklin and other representatives of the U.S. sailed to France on a diplomatic mission.

Definition: Representatives are people chosen to speak for others.]]> 2017-11-07 19:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204556136 Pressing adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204557139 Sailing vessels served  pressing need when they delivered urgently needed trade goods.

Definition: Something is pressing when it is urgent.]]> 2017-11-07 19:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204557139 Shattered adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204557786 Divers still find the shattered remains of vessels that broke up and sank long ago.

Definition:To have shattered is to have broken suddenly into smaller pieces.]]> 2017-11-07 19:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204557786 Bracing adpri25 https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204558757 These sailors got used to bracing, or securing, themselves when storms struck.

Definition: Bracing means placing oneself againet a support to keep from being knocked over.]]> 2017-11-07 19:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/adpri25/bv5xwttszrar/wish/204558757