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Ewe. A female sheep Sentence: The ewe was standing in the grassy field. Squeal. Noun: A long, high-pitched cry or noise Sentence: We heard the pig squeal. Verb: To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise Sentence: The girls squealed with excitement. Brilliant. Adjective:
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Ewe A female sheep Sentence: The ewe was standing in the grassy field.
Squeal Noun: A long, high-pitched cry or noise Sentence: We heard the pig squeal. Verb: To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise Sentence: The girls squealed with excitement.
Brilliant Adjective: Pertaining to color- very bright and radiant Exceptionally clever or talented Sentence: The trees turned a brilliant red and orange in the month of October. Noun: a diamond of brilliant cut
Delight Verb: To please someone greatly Noun: Great pleasure Sentence: She is a delight to have in class.
Flavor Noun: The distinctive taste of a food or drink Sentence: My favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate. Verb: alter or enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient Sentence: I flavor my coffee with a French vanilla cream each morning.
Anxious Adjective: Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome Wanting something very much, typically with a feeling of unease Sentence: I am anxious about the spelling test this Friday.
Leisure Noun: •Free time •Use of free time for enjoyment •Opportunity afforded by free time to do something Sentence: Complete this assignment at your leisure.
Whimper Verb: A person or animal makes a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent Sentence: The dog began to whimper when he heard the thunder. Noun: A low, feeble sound expressive of fear or pain Sentence: The dog’s whimper signaled he was scared.
Dreary Adjective: dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing Sentence: This rainy day is very dreary.
Emerald Noun: A bright green precious stone consisting of a chromium-rich variety of beryl A bright green color like that of an emerald Sentence: The emerald is the birth stone for the month of May. Adjective: Bright green in color Sentence: I own a pair of emerald colored earrings.
Astound Verb: Shock or greatly surprise Sentence: You astound me with your hard work each day.
Wary Adjective: Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems Sentence: I was wary about riding the enormous rollercoaster.
Gleam Verb: Shine brightly, especially with reflected light Sentence: The stars will gleam tonight. Noun: A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something Sentence: He saw the gleam of a flashlight in the distance.
Decrease Verb: •Make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree Sentence: The balloon will decrease in size when I let some of the helium out. Noun: •An instance or example of becoming smaller or fewer Sentence: The decrease in attendance was due to the stomach bug.
Homely Adjective: •Person- unattractive in appearance •Place or surroundings- simple but cozy and comfortable, as in one's own home Sentence: The house felt homely with the warm fire crackling and the soft music playing in the background.
Mare Noun: The female of a horse or other equine animal Sentence: The mare trotted up the rocky mountain path.
Daze Verb: Make (someone) unable to think or react properly; stupefy; bewilder Sentence: She was dazed by his outrageous answer. Noun: A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment. Sentence: He was walking around in a daze.
Inferior Adjective: Lower in rank, status, or quality Sentence: The pilgrims believed children were inferior to adults. Noun: A person lower than another in rank, status, or ability Sentence: The sergeant called the soldier his inferior.
Misery Noun: •A state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body •A cause or source of great distress or discomfort Sentence: The nurse gave the student an icepack to relieve him from his misery.
Jolt Verb: •push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly Sentence: A sudden push from behind unexpectedly jolted the girl forward. Noun: •An abrupt rough or violent movement Sentence: The capsule failed to release until a jolt freed it.
Mediocre Adjective: Of only moderate quality; not very good Sentence: The pasta dinner last night was mediocre.
Relief Noun: A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress assistance, especially in the form of food, clothing, or money, given to those in special need or difficulty Sentence: I had a feeling of relief once my presentation was done.
Badger Noun: A heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a gray and black coat Sentence: The badger was digging in the dirt. Verb: Ask someone repeatedly and annoyingly for something; pester Sentence: The mom got annoyed when her daughter wouldn’t stop badgering her for a new soccer ball.
Intense Adjective: •Of extreme force, degree, or strength •Having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious Sentence: The basketball became intense during the last five minutes when the opposing team tied the score.
Labor Noun: •Work, especially hard physical work Sentence: The labor of raking leaves was exhausting. Verb: •Work hard; make great effort