The soup was so hot I had to blow on it before eating.
Hot
What is cold?
She felt happy when she saw her best friend at the party.
Happy
What is joyful?
One sunny morning, Mia and her brother, Jayden, set out on a journey to explore the woods behind their house. They packed snacks, a flashlight, and a map they had drawn the night before.
Journey
Journey - A trip or adventure.
While eating their snacks, they heard a rustling sound in the bushes. They stayed very still, listening. “It’s probably just a squirrel,” Jayden said, trying to sound brave, even though he felt a little scared.
Define rustling
Rustling - soft, shaking noise
1. She wore shiny shoes to the show.
2. The shark swam near the shore in a splash.
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The giraffe is very tall compared to the other animals.
Short
The elephant is so big it barely fits through the gate.
Big
What is huge?
As they entered the forest, they noticed how dense the trees were. The branches were close together, making it hard to see the sky. “It’s so dark in here,” Mia whispered. “These woods are really dense!”
Define Dense
Dense - Thick or crowded
While eating their snacks, they heard a rustling sound in the bushes. They stayed very still, listening. “It’s probably just a squirrel,” Jayden said, trying to sound brave, even though he felt a little scared.
Define brave
Brave - Courageous (not be scared)
1. The sun was setting behind the silver sandcastle.
2. Sally sat silently, sipping soda with a smile.
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That puzzle was so easy, I finished it in two minutes!
Easy
Difficult
The rabbit ran fast across the field to get away.
Fast
What is quick?
Suddenly, Jayden spotted a peculiar rock with strange markings. “This looks weird,” he said. “I wonder if it means something.” Mia agreed—it was definitely peculiar, or unusual.
Define Peculiar
Peculiar - Strange or unusual
Then they heard a voice! “Hello?” called someone. A girl about their age stepped out from the trees. “Sorry if I scared you,” she said. “I’m Lily. I come here all the time. It’s my favorite peaceful place to think.”
Define Peaceful
Peaceful - Calm or quiet
1. The zoo zebra zoomed past the zookeeper.
2. I heard a buzzing sound near the roses.
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After I washed my hands, they were nice and clean.
Clean
Dirty
He was angry when he lost his favorite toy.
Angry
What is mad?
They followed a narrow trail until they reached a clearing, a wide open space where sunlight poured in. Birds chirped, and butterflies fluttered all around. “Let’s rest here,” Mia suggested, sitting on a sturdy log that didn’t wobble or move.
Define Clearing
Clearing - Open space in a forest
Lily showed them a hidden stream nearby and pointed out plants that were vibrant, with bright colors like red, yellow, and purple. “These wildflowers only bloom in the fall,” she explained.
Define Vibrant
Vibrant - Bright and lively
The van parked near the very tall vine.
We love visiting villages during vacations.
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He arrived early to school and waited for the bell to ring.
Late
She is smart because she always gets the right answers in math.
smart
What is intelligent?
They followed a narrow trail until they reached a clearing, a wide open space where sunlight poured in. Birds chirped, and butterflies fluttered all around. “Let’s rest here,” Mia suggested, sitting on a sturdy log that didn’t wobble or move.
Defien Sturdy
Sturdy- Strong or firm
After spending an hour together, the sun started to go down. Mia and Jayden knew it was time to head home. They thanked Lily and promised to visit again. “That was an unforgettable adventure,” Mia said as they walked back. “I’ll never forget it.
Define - Unforgettable
Unforgettable - Memorable or not easy to forget
1. The chef served sizzling vegetables with vanilla sauce.
2. Zoe shared seven shiny vases at the zoo sale.
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