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WORDLY WISE 3000, BOOK 3, LESSON 8 VOCABULARY

WORDS, DEFINITIONS, AND PARTS OF SPEECH

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contain(v) to hold; to have within itself
container(n) a jar, box, or other object used for holding something
digest(v) to change food after it has been eaten into simpler forms that the body can use
finicky(adj) hard to please; fussy
habit(n) something that a person does so often that it is done without thinking
habit(n) a special kind of clothing worn by certain groups
hinge(n) a joint on a lid or door that allows it to swing open or shut
marsh(n) a low-lying area, often covered with tall grasses, where the ground is soft and wet
marshy(adj) soft and moist underfoot
nursery(n) a room or other place set aside for the use of babies and small children
nursery(n) a place where plants are grown for sale
rely(v) to ocunt on; to look to for support
reliable(adj) trustworthy; not likely to fail
spine(n) the backbone
spine(n) a thin, sharp, stiff part that sticks out on certain plants and animals
thrive(v) to do well; to grow strong and healthy

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