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After running the race, Leo felt exhausted and needed to sit down to catch his breath.
Tired, incredibly tired
The kitten was timid, hiding under the couch whenever someone new walked into the room.
Shy/ nervous
The teacher gave a brief explanation, keeping it short so students could begin their work quickly.
Quick
The scientist made a prediction about what she thought would happen during the experiment.
The shy boy gave a meek reply, speaking so softly the class could barely hear him.
The puppy was famished, so he gobbled up his food as soon as I put the bowl down.
The class grew restless, shifting in their seats and whispering while they waited for the assembly to start.
It was a peculiar noise—something between a whistle and a croak—that made them stop and listen.
Odd or unusual
The old photograph was faded, its colors worn away after many years.
Dull and old. Less color than it used to have
The hikers had to decend the steep hill, climbing lower and lower as they followed the trail.
Go down
The sky looked ominous, with dark clouds gathering and thunder rumbling in the distance.
Dark, dangerous, concerning
The plant began to wilt because it hadn’t been watered in several days.
Dry out and die
The wind was ferocious, strong enough to push over small branches and slam doors shut.
Aggressive
The spilled juice began to seep into the carpet, spreading slowly in all directions.
Sink in
The hikers had to ascend the steep hill, climbing higher and higher as they followed the trail.
To go up
Maya tried to be discreet, quietly slipping the note onto her friend’s desk without anyone noticing.
Secretive, quiet
Sam made a feeble attempt to lift the heavy box, but it barely moved an inch.
Weak
The students collaborated on their project, working together to finish the poster.
Worked together
After winning the contest, Carlos felt elated, smiling and cheering with excitement.
Excited. Very very happy.
I felt miserable after my friend said something mean to me.
Very very sad.
The magician’s trick was baffling; we could not figure out how he made the coin disappear.
The desert was scorching, and the heat made the travelers thirsty and tired.
Insanely hot
The squirrel was agile, leaping quickly from branch to branch without stumbling.
Flexible and athletic
The knight made a valiant effort to protect the village, showing bravery even when he was afraid.
The storm was so turbulent that the waves crashed wildly against the rocks, spraying water high into the air.
Strong and dangerous.