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my family hates the frigid weather in january.
what does frigid mean?
cold
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?
friends
However, she prepared supper, and bade Aladdin seek his uncle, who came laden with wine and fruit.
What does Laden mean?
filled with great quantity
I hope we can reach an amicable agreement. I dont like to fight.
what does amicable mean?
peaceful
What does abolished mean?
to do away with/ to get rid of/ to end
What does the word descend mean?
to go down
Kelly was sick. Her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her.
What does inaudible mean?
Very soft/ hard to hear
What does the word amicable mean?
friendly / peaceful
Florida is known for its tropical weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather.
What does tropical mean?
hot
I'm really hungry. That cracker didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now.
What does appease mean?
satisfy
What does defense mean?
players who block or don't let the other team score.
There once lived a poor tailor, who had a son called Aladdin, a careless, idle boy who would do nothing but play ball all day long in the streets.
What does idle mean?
Being Lazy
What does ruthless mean?
cruel-mean
The island was desolate. The only sound that was heard was the wind.
What does desolate mean?
empty/ no one or nothing there
The bear was sluggish after the long winter of hibernation. Her cubs had no trouble keeping up with her.
What does sluggish mean?
slow
What does the word abundant mean?
so many/ alot
The thought of eating a snake is abhorrent to most people.
What does abhorrent mean?
Disgusting
What does the word portable mean?
moveable
Snow is commonly formed when water vapor undergoes deposition, which means that water vapor, or gas, changes directly to ice without first becoming a liquid.
What does deposition mean?
Transformation process from gas to solid
Sunlight can't shine through opaque objects such as brick walls and wooden doors.
What does opaque mean?
not transparent
What does the word bidding mean?
to order or direct someone
Bill is such a courteous young man. He always says please and thank you.
What does courteous mean?
having good manners.
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?
longing for/ wanting it so badly