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a tiny flash or light or fire

spark

100

to shout happily to support or celebrate; or to make someone feel better.

cheer

100

to fix something that is broken.

repair

100

having a pointed edge; or very smart or quick.

sharp

100

the back part of something.

rear

200

to get ready for something.

prepare

200

jewelry you wear on your ear.

earring

200

strange or unusual.

weird

200

extra; or to give something you don’t need.

spare

200

tools or equipment for a certain job or activity.

gear

300

to pull something apart; or a drop of water that comes from your eye when you cry.

tear

300

hard to find; not enough of something.

scarce

300

to look at two or more things to see how they are the same or different.

compare

300

a loud sound or signal that warns you or wakes you up.

alarm

300

covered with hair.

hairy

400

a piece of cloth you wear around your neck for warmth or style.

scarf

400

rough, unkind, or too strong.

harsh

400

on or to a higher floor of a building.

upstairs

400

a shape with four equal sides and four corners; or an open area in a town.

square

400

knowing or noticing something.

aware

500

to make someone feel afraid.

scare

500

to forgive someone or excuse a mistake.

pardon

500

a job or type of work someone does for a long time.

career

500

very tired.

weary

500

to keep going or stay strong, even when something is hard or painful.

endure