| A | B |
|---|
| scan | look at something quickly to find important or interesting information |
| aim | you point the object where you want it to land before you let it go |
| miniature | smaller than it would usually be |
| retrieve | you get it back from where you might have left it or lost it |
| assume | you believe that it is true even it might not be |
| ambition | you want to do great things someday |
| moist | just a little wet |
| exaggerate | to make things seem much better or much worse than they really are |
| overcome | you are able to find a way to do what you want without letting the problem or feeling control you |
| motivate | to make someone feel like they can do something difficult |
| wistful | you feel sad because things are not the same |
| edge | the place where it stops |
| crumble | break it into many tiny pieces |
| elegant | beautiful and fancy |
| innovative | something that is new and has never been tried before |
| satisfied | happy to have done what they set out to do |
| tempting | you want it very much, even if you know you should not have it |
| obstacle | something in your way that makes it hard to get where you're going or do what you want |
| swelter | you feel uncomfortable because you are very hot |
| refreshing | something makes you feel fresh, cool and not tired anymore |
| prance | move with high, quick steps |
| humble | not looking for a lot of attention |
| pledge | make a promise that you will do it |
| prevail | you win or are chosen over someone else |
| overlook | you do not see how important something really is |
| confident | you are sure that something will happen the way you want it to |
| faithful | you love for them stays strong no matter what happens |
| radiate | to spread out like lines drawn from the center of a circle |
| details | the many little parts that make it all go together |
| perfect | it could not be any better |
| cozy | small, comfortable, and warm |
| creative | someone who is always thinking up new and interesting ideas |
| gallery | a place where people can go to see works of art |
| steep | very hard to climb up or down it |
| layer | place several things together, one on top of the other |
| prefer | you like it better than you like something else |
| coax | you try gently to get them to do something |
| crouch | you bend your knees and get down very low to the ground |
| feast | a special meal with lots of different kinds of food |
| generous | happy to share whatever they have with others |
| hectic | a place that is very busy with lots of people moving around in a hurry |
| dignified | dress and behave in a way that makes other people respect them |
| proper | the right or correct way of doing something |
| murmur | say something very quietly so that it almost can't be heard |
| persnickety | very picky about what they like |
| weary | very tired |
| glee | a feeling of happiness and excitement |
| cooperate | you work with someone or help them to get something done |
| concoction | mixing many things together |
| comforting | makes you feel better when you are sad or afraid |
| shelter | keep something from getting hurt by the sun or the weather |
| fleet | a person or animal that moves fast |
| glimmer | to shine or twinkle softly |
| expression | the look on your face that shows what you are feeling |
| vital | full of life |
| versatile | can do many different things |
| disaster | when something very bad happens |
| ruin | you spoil something or make it so that it cannot be used anymore |
| repair | to fix something |
| fierce | wild and may be dangerous |
| pale | so light in color that it is almost white |
| perspective | the way you look at things |
| advice | you tell someone what you think they should do |
| predicament | when something you don't like is happening to you and you can't easily change it |
| compete | try to do something better than someone else |
| latched | closed securely |
| cling | hold on tight and don't let go |
| defeat | to beat someone in a contest |
| combat | fighting a battle against someone |
| assorted | many different kinds of things |
| plead | to beg a person to do something for you |
| compassion | you can tell when people or animals feel bad and you want to help them |
| exceptional | someone that is especially talented |
| treacherous | some place that is very dangerous |
| infest | many bugs come to live in a place that it causes a problem |
| groom | neat and clean |
| discover | find or learn something new |
| sketch | make a quick, rough drawing |
| flustered | you become suddenly upset because you are not able to do something |
| stern | someone who is very serious |
| precise | very careful and exact |
| lure | offer something they really want and can't resist |
| chaos | wild and totally out of order |
| sensational | something that causes lots lots of excitement because it is so unusual |
| vivid | very brightly colored |
| illusion | something that appears to be real but isn't or is not there at all |
| brilliant | very bright |
| quirky | funny in an unusual way |
| transform | when you change someone or something completely |
| bewilder | to confuse |
| solution | an answer to a puzzle or a problem |
| confirm | you show that it is true |
| indicate | you show where it is or that it exists |
| gracious | polite and thoughtful |
| declare | say it so that it sounds important and true |
| inscription | writing that is carved into something |
| humane | act in a kind way to people and animals |
| diplomat | a person who works for their country by talking to other countries about problems they need to solve together |
| famous | many people know about them |
| nervous | you are worried and upset because you do not know what is going to happen |
| suggest | share with others your ideas or plans for what should be done |
| announce | you tell a number of people at the same time |
| honorable | people look up to you because you have done the right thing |
| rehearse | to practice |
| misplace | you think you have lost something because you did not put it back where it belongs |
| fraction | small part |
| convince | talk someone into believing something or doing something |
| motion | use your hand or head to get someone to do something |
| contribute | give or do something to help make a success |
| courtesy | pleasant and polite behavior |
| host | the person who invites people to a party and plans the activities |
| humorous | something funny |
| mend | fix so it can be used again |
| sly | sneaky |
| peer | look at something closely |
| shriek | scream loudly |
| dependable | someone you can count on |
| prepared | ready for whatever you are going to do |
| grateful | pleased and thankful |
| exclaim | say something suddenly and loudly |
| ridiculous | very foolish and makes no sense |
| handsome | beautiful face |
| command | you say in a strong voice that they will have to do what you say |
| succulent | very juicy and tastes delicious |
| rare | not something that is seen every day |
| opportunity | a chance to see or do something new and different |
