Book 4 · Unit 17

sivilizatsiya

A civilization is an organized group of humans that have culture and government.

“Most early civilizations in Central America didn't use metal weapons.”

qulay

When something is convenient, it is easy to do and does not take a lot of work.

“The bus is a convenient way to get to school.”

uya, in

A den is a living space for some types of animals, such as lions.

“The mother lion left her babies in the den.”

shabnam

Dew is the drops of water that form on the ground outside during the night.

“When we woke up, we saw that the grass was covered in dew.”

qat'iy, keskin

When something is drastic, it is extreme or major.

“She made a drastic decision to get her long hair cut short.”

chiqmoq, chiqib ketmoq

To exit means to leave.

“The students exited through the front door.”

poda, to'da

A flock is a group of animals, such as birds, sheep or goats.

“There was one black sheep in the entire flock.”

buklamoq, taxlamoq

To fold is to bend something like paper or cloth so that it takes up less space.

“I folded the paper and put it in my pocket.”

qopqoq

A lid is a top for a box or container that can be removed.

“He lifted the lid of the box and revealed her present.”

dahshatli ko'rinmoq

To loom is to seem very large and often scary.

“The ominous clouds loomed over the school.”

kuchli

When something is mighty, it is strong and large.

“The mighty wrestler scared all who faced him.”

qo'ziqorin

A mushroom is a fungus with a round top. Some are used as food.

“The soup had fresh mushrooms in it.”

tub, mahalliy

When something is native, it is originating in a certain place or area.

“Avocadoes are native fruits of Mexico.”

zahar

Poison is a dangerous substance that causes illness or death.

“They used poison to get rid of the rats in their home.”

qamish

Reeds are tall and skinny plants that grow in groups near water.

“The sun set behind the reeds of the lake's shore.”

himoya qilmoq, pana qilmoq

To shield something is to protect it.

“She shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses.”

bo'ronli, dovulli

Stormy describes something affected or characterized by storms.

“The golfers decided to go home because of the stormy weather.”

u yoqdan-bu yoqqa tebranmoq

To sway is to move slowly from side to side.

“She swayed while she listened to the music.”

shaharga oid

When something is urban, it is related to the city.

“Subways are an important form of urban transportation.”

kechib o'tmoq

To wade is to walk in or pass through water.

“The child waded in the water at the beach.”