The Empty Pot A Chinese folktale

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The Empty PotA Chinese folktale

• Vocabulary
• By Mr. Swentek
• Wilson Elementary

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emperor

• the male ruler of an empire

The emperor of China was a powerful ruler.
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successor

• a person who replaces another in authority

Simba was the successor to his father Mufasa.
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proclamation

• a public announcement

The emperor issued a proclamation to the people.
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issue

• to send or give

The emperor will issue a proclamation today.
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sprout

• the youngest form of a plant newly grown from the
  seed.

The new sprout will need water to grow.
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soil

• the loose layer of earth where plants grow

Plants like to grow in rich soil.
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transfer

• move from one place to another

I need to transfer the plant to a larger pot.
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tend

• care for

Its fun to tend plants and watch them grow.
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perfume

• aroma a pleasing odor

The flowers smelled like perfume.
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burst

• happen suddenly

The flowers burst forth in many colors.
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admire

• to enjoy and value someone or something

Do you admire the flowers like this little girl?
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ashamed

• feeling guilty

The boy felt ashamed because he failed.
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swarmed

• a moving crowd

The people swarmed to the stage.
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worthy

• to be respected

All the girls worthy of respect bow to one
another.