The White Spider's Gift
Vocabulary
Paraguay
1. country in central South America "We lived in Paraguay for two years." murals 1. applied to and made integral with a wall or ceiling surface 2. work of art "I helped paint three murals for class." irritably 1. becoming angry or annoyed easily "He was irritably asking a lot of questions." pleading 1. the act of asking for something in a serious and emotional way "I am pleading with you to stop." burdened 1. something carried 2. to have a duty or responsibility "I feel burdened when I have to help." noble 1. having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire "That man is a noble human being." scowls 1. looking at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval "My cat scowls at me when he's hungry." rare 1. marked by unusual quality, merit, or appeal "Aren't these mushrooms rare?" intricate 1. having many parts "Snowflakes are so delicate and intricate." murmur 1. a low sound made when many people are speaking 2. to say something in a low and quiet voice "She said something in a murmur." |
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prearrange
precaution premature preoccupied prehistoric prejudge preload preorder
precooked predetermine flounder disposal refrain positive manual
residency general resort flourish ground preoperational preadolescence |
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