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The cubs nestled together to keep warm during the cold weather.
to lay closely or next to
(cuddled)
The driver could barely see because of the glare of the sun. He kept squinting.
a light so strong it hurts the eyes, making it difficult to see
(brightness)
The fish had colorful scales that covered its body.
***free points***
small, hard, thin plates that cover certain animals
When I used the telescope, it helped to magnify the stars in the sky that I could not see before.
to make something appear bigger
(make it bigger)
I was asked to move five paces forward in line so I walked forward.
steps or strides
Even though she is feeble, the old lady still walks a mile every day.
without strength or weak
(weak)
The ice cold drink satisfied my thirst on the hot day. It was just what I needed.
to give what is wanted or needed
(helped)
When the fog lifted, the boat reappeared as it approached the dock
***free points***
to come into view again
We could hear the loud boom of the space shuttle being launched into the sky. It rocketed to outer space.
to send into the air with great force
(sent; shot)
We sat under the gazebo in the backyard and had lunch.
***free points***
a small, roofed structure without sides usually built in a garden
After my leg injury, I had to get a massage to reduce muscle tension.
physical, emotion, or mental strain or hurt
(pain)
My mom’s smile vanished when she heard the bad news.
disappeared or went away
(disappeared)
My grandpa is full of vigor, even though he is ninety years old. He walks 2 miles every day.
enthusiasm; mental or physical energy
(energy)
My friend and I wore identical dresses to school, making us look like twins.
alike is almost every way; similar
(similar)
The careless driver caused a car wreck.
an action that results in great destruction; a crash
(crash)
I had to thread the sharp needle so I could use it to sew the button back on my shirt.
***free points***
a thin tool with a hole at one end and a point at the other that is used for sewing
We went on a peaceful hike in the wilderness and saw many tall trees and wild animals.
a area of land in nature
(nature)
Her negative comments about the show made the actors upset.
not helpful; critical
(mean)
The magnificent castle was so beautiful and grand!
very large in size, noble, impressive
(beautiful)
When I heard the loud bang, I was terrified. I was shaking and hid in my closet.
to fill with great fear
(scared)
The gigantic tree gave us a lot of shade to keep cool on the hot day.
huge
The immense wave pulled the boat under water. It was huge!
very large
(huge)
I measured the length of the couch to make sure it will fit in the room.
***free points***
the distance from one end of something to the other
I paid the cashier $20 for the groceries.
to have given money to
(gave)
The rain was unexpected, so I did not bring my umbrella.
not foreseen; surprising
(surprising)