Jan 28 Flashcards

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nestle

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settle or lie comfortably within or against something.

“Nacho likes to nestle with Mommy at night.”

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laborer

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a person doing unskilled manual work for wages

“The laborer hoisted my luggae in top of the taxi.”

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recover

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return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

“It took me three days to recover from the virus.”

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layer

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a quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
“Mommy gives you many layers of cloths to feel warm in the cold weather.”

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portray

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describe (someone or something) in a specific way.

“The movie portrayed the fairies as helpful and kind.””

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pounce

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to jump on in surprise

“The cat pounced on the mouse and caught it.”

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boundary

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a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

“I marked the boundry of my property with a fence.”

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reasonable

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having sound judgment; fair and sensible.

“It’s resonable to believe that putting on a coat in cold weather will keep you warmer.”

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opinion

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a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
“My opinion is that garlic is better than onion.”

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recent

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having happened, begun, or been done not long ago or not long before;
“Daddy has been in a bad mood recently.”

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origin

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the point or place where something begins, rises, or is started.
“The origin of the Universe is still unknown to science, but we know it was Allah that created it.”

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Did you know?

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1.The surface of the earth is made of tectonic plates that float on a rocky mantle lying between the surface and the core, which makes it vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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Hmmm

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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

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