Crazy sayings
The morning he was supposed to give a presentation in class, Joe woke up with a frog in his throat. ‘You sound awful.’, said Joe”s friend Dan.
What is ... sick?
define exposed
Not covered. Visible.
insisted
What is demand forcefully. Not accepting a refusing.
Verbal
We didn't have to write anything for our report, just present the information verbally.
Please give a verbal reply to the invitation.
Diligent
After searching diligently, they found the lost dog.
‘I didn't know how much work this would be.’ Colin said to his dad. ‘Maybe next time you will look before you leap.’ said Colin's dad. What does “look before you leap” mean?
What is think before you do something?
define spitting image
Looks just like something or someone else.
reckless
taking action without being worried about the outcome.
collide
After colliding with the wall, I felt sick to my stomach.
The 2 cars collided on the slippery road.
monotonous
I thought the teacher had a monotonous voice and I fell asleep after 20 minutes.
Practicing scales on the piano is monotonous.
Tammy didn't want to give the speech, but that she would have to bite the bullet and do her best since it was for a grade. What does “bite the bullet” mean? What do you think will happen next?
What is ... do something even though you don't want to?
What does it mean to be GREEN. I could tell our waiter was GREEN, his hands shook and he spilled water on the tablecloth.
define anxiety
feeling of worry or uneasiness
migrate
Each winter millions of butterflies migrate to Mexico.
sufficient
Is there a sufficient amount of light for you to read by?
I thought I was going to need more flour but I had a sufficient amount to bake 2 cakes!
Sean and Payton did not get along, so they were not thrilled when the teacher paired them up for a project. ‘I bet if we put our heads together, we can come up with a great project.’ said Sean.
What is to work together?
He tries to PROJECT an image of being cool, but it doesn't work. What does project mean in this sentence. What is a second meaning?
give off.
2nd: stick out. The paper projected from the book.
3: to estimate or forecast. We are projected to get 2 new students next year.
Define contemplate
Think about it!
conclude
I concluded that she really was an excellent friend.
After looking at all the information, I concluded that vacationing in Spain this summer will work out.
Strenuous
Walking up hills is a strenuous activity for some people.
Biking in the mountains is too strenuous for me!
Those math problems were so strenuous I needed a walk after the exam to clear my head.
"Are you ok", Sean asked. "You look a little green around the gills."
What is sick.
What is community as it is used in this sentence.
I found community when I joined the running group.
A sense of belonging.
What's a heavy heart?
A feeling of great sadness or sorrow.
Treacherous
Walking across the icy parking lot was treacherous!
Retrieve
I had to retrieve my notebook from my sister before class.
Before heading to the movies, I will need to retrieve my jacket from your car.