 Vocabulary in Reading Exercise 10 Vocabulary study through context. These lessons are designed to teach you vocabulary in context and through exercises. Each lesson consists of a short reading about a U.S. state and provides 10 common words at the intermediate level. Anchorage for Rendezvous Part 1. Pre-Reading What are some traditions that are no longer popular? Why do you think they might become obsolete? Can you guess what the Inuit blanket toss is? Where do you think this event is held? You might wish to pause the video and discuss or think about these questions. This article is about a tradition that was revived in the U.S. state of Alaska. Part 2. Here are the words you will see in this article. Read for pronunciation. Bounce. Fur. Pounding. Rendezvous. Seal. Supply. Toss. Trampoline. Trapper. Walrus. This word has unusual spelling and pronunciation because of its French origin. If you know any of these words already, part 3. Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. I'll read the definitions. Throw lightly. An aquatic mammal prized for its fur. Athletic equipment used for jumping into the air. Large, seal-like mammal with tusk. Materials kept in stock for future use. Person who catches wild animals for a living. Beating, hitting repeatedly. Meeting at a pre-arranged place. Thick animal hair. Spring or leap like a ball. Pause the video if you'd like more time for this. Part 4. Take time to read the article. Anchorage for Rendezvous. For the reading, pause the video and click on the link in the description below. Reading. Anchorage for Rendezvous. You may wish to read it out loud for pronunciation. Stop the video to do your reading. Part 5. How was your reading? Talk about what you learned with your partner or teacher. Use some of the vocabulary words from part 2. Part 6. Want to try the quiz again? Feel free to pause the video if you'd like more time. Part 7. Here are the answers to today's vocabulary exercise. Bounce, spring or leap like a ball. Fur, thick animal hair. Pounding, beating, hitting repeatedly. Rendezvous. Meeting at a pre-arranged place. Seal, an aquatic mammal prized for its fur. Supply, material or materials kept in stock for future use. Toss, throw lightly. Trampoline, athletic equipment used for jumping into the air. Trapper, person who catches wild animals for a living. Walrus, large seal-like mammal with tusks. Come back and review these words often. And remember to check out our other videos for reading and vocabulary practice. Thanks for watching. Our websites will help you even more with your English language study.