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I did not COMPREHEND the last math problem. No matter how many times the teacher explained it, I could not get the answer correct.
to understand
Stan tried to PERSUADE me to change my mind. He had some good points, but I'm still voting for Dan.
convince, or get someone to do or think something
SWAT that fly before it lands in the food!
to hit
It's not a good day to surf. The ocean is so CALM there are no waves.
peaceful, gentle, not angry
Mr. Shaw's car is UNIQUE. There are very few others that look like it.
unusual, different, rare
Don't JOSTLE my arm! I'm trying to glue this toy back together and I need to hold it steady.
to move or bump against
We were excited to find an INTACT sand dollar at the beach. In the past, every sand dollar we've found has been broken.
together, unbroken
bends easily without breaking
I have one more TASK to do. Then I will be done with all the jobs on my list.
job, assignment, thing to do
You will rarely see a flying fox during the day. It is a NOCTURNAL animal.
awake at night, sleeps during the day
Mom wouldn't give her CONSENT for me to go on the school trip. She thinks I am too young to go so far from home without her.
permission or agreement
Ned was scared on the roller coaster. After the ride stopped, he still CLUTCHED the bar tightly with both hands.
to hold tightly
The forest is very DENSE. The trees are so close together you can hardly walk between them.
closely packed together
I'm taking my sister to the park today as I promised. I cannot break another PLEDGE to her.
a serious promise
deep narrow valley or gorge
The microwave must be broken. I heated this water on high for five minutes and it is barely LUKEWARM.
After the rain, the pond was MURKY. We couldn't see our toes when we waded in the water.
cannot see through, dark and gloomy
Joe is fascinated by MARINE life, his favorite animal is the sea turtle.
having to do with the ocean
The team doesn't have FUNDS to buy new uniforms. They decided to do a car wash to raise money.
money saved for a particular reason
something different or unusual
from a faraway country
Playing tricks on people on the first of April is a CUSTOM in many countries. People trick their friends year after year.
a tradition or way of doing something
Your English papers must have a 1 inch MARGIN on all sides. This provides space for me to write comments about your writing.
edge or border
We have a PANTRY in our kitchen where we keep our spices and kitchen supplies.
small closet or room where food and kitchen supplies are kept
The actors received a standing OVATION. Everyone clapped and cheered loudly for them.
when an audience shows appreciation and congratulations by cheering and clapping