Idioms
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Extraordinary
amazing, incredible, exceptional
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spotted
verb- to see something (e.g. he spotted the boat)
adjective- a pattern with spots (e.g. the jaguar is spotted)
I put on two layers of sunscreen. The weather is scorching today and I don't want a sunburn. What does scorching mean?
Very hot
Hit the books
Strategy
method, plan, procedure, approach
ambitious
lazy, content
sink
noun - something we use to wash our hands, wash dishes, etc.
verb- when something moves downward or goes under the surface (e.g. did the rock sink or float)
David is a wonderful carpenter. He made a nice, sturdy chair. I bought it and now I use it all the time at my desk. What does sturdy mean?
strong, well-built, solid
feeling sad
Enormous
big, huge, giant
persevere
rest
noun- what is left, the remainder (e.g. I need to finish the rest)
verb- to sleep or be inactive to restore strength or energy (e.g. I can't go out, I need to rest)
My mom bought me a pair of pants, but they were too long. She told me not to worry, because she could alter them to fit. Then, she got out her sewing machine. What does alter mean?
to make changes to something
In hot water
to be in trouble
Assortment
variety, mix, selection
mild
severe, harsh
coat
noun- clothing we wear outside to keep us warm or protect us from the weather
noun- a layer to cover something (e.g. a coat of paint, a coat of nail polish)
to show or model how to do something
Pulling someone's leg
to tease or mess with someone
Concise
short, brief
trivial
bright
adjective- smart, intelligent, quick-witted
adjective- giving out or reflecting a lot of light, shining
Our goal was to integrate the two classes so no one would feel left out or alone. All the kids would be together. What does integrate mean?
to put together, to combine