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my family hates the frigid weather in january.
what does frigid mean?
Which word is the clue to help you define what frigid means?
cold & January
what does the word energetic mean?
full of energy
My son and his two companions love playing games. They are always happy to play together.
what does companions mean? What word or words helped you define companions?
friends; play & together
what does the word inaudible mean?
very soft, hard to hear
I hope we can reach an amicable agreement. I don't like to fight.
what does amicable mean? What word or words helped you define amicable?
peaceful; dont like to fight
In 1865, the United States abolished slavery after the American Civil War.
What does abolished mean? Which word helped you figure out the meaning?
to do away with/ to get rid of/ to end
to go down
Kelly was sick. Her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her.
What does inaudible mean? What word or words helped you define inaudible?
Very soft/ hard to hear
sick & lean forward to hear
friendly / peaceful
Florida is known for its tropical weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather.
What does tropical mean? What words or words helped you define tropical?
hot; escape cold weather
I'm really hungry. That cracker didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now.
What does appease mean? What word or words helped you define appease.
satisfy/ fulfill
I want a sandwich now
What does defense mean?
players who block or don't let the other team score.
My absent-minded teacher looses his keys and pencils everyday.
What does absent-minded mean? What word or words helped you define absent-minded?
forgetful; looses
What does ruthless mean?
cruel-mean
The island was desolate. The only sound that was heard was the wind.
What does desolate mean? What words or words helped you define desolate
empty/ no one or nothing there ; only
The bear was sluggish after the long winter oh hibernation. Her cubs had no trouble keeping up with her.
What does sluggish mean?
What word or words helped you define sluggish?
slow; hibernation & cubs keeping up
What does the word abundant mean?
so many/ alot
The thought of eating a snake is abhorrent to most people.
What does abhorrent mean? What word or words helped you define abhorrent?
Disgusting; thought of
moveable
It was apparent from his tears that the boy was sorry.
What does apparent mean? What words or words helped you define apparent?
its obvious.: his tears
The aroma of a fresh baked pie lingered in the kitchen and made my stomach growl.
What does aroma mean? What word or words helped you define aroma?
smell ; fresh baked pie
friendly
Bill is such a courteous young man. He always says please and thank you.
What does courteous mean? What word or words helped you define courteous?
having good manners; always says please and thank you
What does the word treacherous mean?
dangerous
I am craving chocolate. I just can't stop thinking about getting my hands on some!
What does craving mean? What words or words helped you define craving?
longing for/ wanting it so badly; cant stop thinking