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l egendary (adjective). Meaning : relating to a legend, or a story that has been handed down for many years (root word: legend). Example: The way Michael Jordan played basketball was legendary . m uttered (verb). Meaning : To speak in a low, unclear way with your mouth closed
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legendary(adjective) Meaning: relating to a legend, or a story that has been handed down for many years (root word: legend) Example: The way Michael Jordan played basketball was legendary.
muttered(verb) Meaning: To speak in a low, unclear way with your mouth closed (root word: mutter) Example:When I told her to stop, she muttered that she didn’t do it.
gaped (verb) Meaning: Stare, with mouth open, in wonder or surprise (root word: gape) Example: The class gaped at the teacher when she said they were taking a 100 word spelling test.
snickering(verb) Meaning:laughing in a mean or disrespectful way (root word: snicker) Example: The kids snickered when he tripped and fell down.
insult(noun) Meaning:a remark or action that hurts someone’s feelings Example:Please don’t insult your classmate’s ideas.
fluke(noun) Meaning: a chance happening, an accidental event Example: What a fluke it would be if a kindergartner beat a 5th grader in a race!
flinched(verb) Meaning: to back away from something painful or unpleasant (root word: flinch) Example: She flinched when the doctor gave her the shot.