Dancing Rainbows

Vocabulary andSentences

illegalagainst the law

It is illegal to steal.

respectadmiration or consideration

The family stood by thetree planted in honor of their father to show theirrespect.

tasselsdecorations made of loose threads tied together at one endHonor students wear gold tassels tosymbolize good grades.

powwowa gathering for Native Americans to dance and meet togetherThe Indian powwow was colorful and fun to watch.

plazaan open area in a town or city where people gatherMrs. Loya met her husband in the plaza to get her dog.

yelpto make a short, sharp yellMr. Bullard was sohappy he began toyelp loudly.

ancestorspeople in your family who are no longer livingFamilies love to talk about their ancestors when they get together.

imitatingcopying what someone doesThe twins were imitating eachothers actions.

elderspeople who are older and wiser; respected leaders of a groupEveryone shouldrespect their elders.

honorto show special respectThe men gave a twenty-one gun salute to show honor for the fallen soldiers.

bustlea decoration worn at the back-around or below the waistJocelin wore a bustle under her dress forHalloween.