Kings and Queens: Supplemental Guide 2 | King Midas and the Golden Touch 47 Identify multiple meanings of spoiled, and use them in appropriate
contexts (L.K.4a)
Identify real-life connections between words—gold, treasure, spoiled,
and satisfied—and their use (L.K.5c)
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs—gaze, peek, and glare—
and determine which is the better verb depending on context (L.K.5d)
Learn the meaning of common sayings such as “having the golden
touch” and phrases such as “fond of” (L.K.6)
Core Vocabulary
fond, adj. Having a strong liking
Example: I am very fond of my best friend.
Variation(s): fonder, fondest
gazed, v. Looked at something for a period of time
Example: The family stopped at the side of the road and gazed at the
mountains around them.
Variation(s): gaze, gazes, gazing
satisfied, adj. Happy, pleased, or content
Example: Pablo put the final touches on his watercolor painting and felt
very satisfied.
Variation(s): none
spoiled, adj. Ruined
Example: The milk became spoiled when Enrique left it on the counter
overnight.
Variation(s): none
treasures, n. Things that are valuable because they cost a lot, such
as gold, or that are valuable because they have a special meaning for
someone, such as a special toy
Example: The pirate spent many days counting his treasures.
Variation(s): treasure