The story was fabricated. Every word of it was completely made up.
fake
not real/not true
I thought the bird would rise up in the sky, but instead it plummeted to the ground.
Fell
sank
dropped
I persuaded my dad to buy me a new book since I got a good grade on my math test last week.
convinced
There are many types of canines including golden retrievers, chihuahuas, and poodles.
dogs
My sister went on a tirade, or long angry speech, about why she hated it when I left the bathroom messy.
long angry speech
Makkenah pulled her backpack straps taut. She made sure they were good and tight.
snug
tight
My piggy bank was once full, but after I bought the video game it was depleted.
Emptied
drained
reduced
Can you replay that song? It's my favorite one.
Repeat
Play again
The party had on catastrophe after another: Grandma burnt dinner, Kody fell and cut his knee, and Kam threw up
disaster
Nico was a punctual person. He tried to be on time to everything.
on time
Abby vowed to sit next to me at lunch every day this week. She made a promise, and she stuck with it.
promised
Bella was usually a jovial person, but today she was feeling gloomy.
happy
joyful
Our school is going to improve the playground this summer so its safer and more kids can play on it.
fix
make better
upgrade
The bird had two predicaments: that she was really thirsty and that the cat wasn't leaving
problem
I accidentally omitted the sugar when I made the brownies. Since I left it out they weren't sweet at all.
left out
Emerson was feeling petluant because they were out of pizza at lunch. He pouted in a bad-tempered way.
cranky
irritable
sour
Jaquan thought the rope bridge looked treacherous, but it was actually quite sturdy and safe.
Dangerous
Please don't record me dancing. I'll be embarrassed if anyone ever sees it.
document
take a video of
Mr. Jefferson is a very compassionate person. He volunteers at the food bank and fosters dogs.
kind
caring
Mateo was a competent fisherman. He had enough skill to catch a fish.
efficient
proficient
skilled
The bacon flavored cookies tasted peculiar. There was something strange about them.
weird
strange
unique
I was hoping for a quiet evening, but my cousins were quite boisterous.
loud
rowdy
My mom said I need to communicate with her and tell her what I'm thinking.
talk
speak
At the beginning of the game you can choose your abode including a mansion, hotel, apartment, or condo.
home
Some animals like penguins and polar bears like to live in frigid places.
Cold