Vocabulary Flashcards

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thrifty

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If you are thrifty, you save your money and buy only what you need. Example: My mother is a thrifty shopper who is always looking for a sale.

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generous

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If someone is generous, he or she gives or shares more than is necessary. Example: Our generous neighbor shares most of the vegetables from his garden.

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character

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A person’s character is the kind of person he or she is. Example: My brother’s kind and helpful actions show his good character.

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fascinated

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If you are fascinated by something, you are very interested in it. Example: Mrs. Key’s students are fascinated by reptiles.

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succulent

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If food is succulent, it is juicy and tasty. Example: The apple was so succulent that juice dribbled down his chin.

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clamped

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When something is clamped, it is closed tightly. Example: We clamped the bag of cereal with a clip so it would stay fresh.

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gratitude

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When you show gratitude, you show that you are thankful. Example: I sent my grandparents a card to show my gratitude for my birthday gift.

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withered

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If a plant has withered, it has dried up and died. Example: After six weeks without rain, all of the bean plants withered.

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scorching

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Something that is scorching is very, very hot. Example: I hopped across the beach because the sand was scorching!

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reckless

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Someone who is reckless does not care how his or her actions affect others. Example: The reckless driver sped through the red light.