Wordly Wise, Book 5, Lesson 1

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What is an assignment?

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An assignment is a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their studies or job.

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What does it mean to be accustomed to something?

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To be accustomed to something means to be familiar with it or used to it.

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What does it mean to be jostled?

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To be jostled means to be pushed or shoved, often in a crowded place.

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What does alert mean?

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Alert means being watchful and wide awake, ready to respond to any situation.

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What does it mean to retire?

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To retire means to stop working, usually after reaching a certain age or after a long career.

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What is the meaning of the word 'task'?

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A task is a piece of work that needs to be done.

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What does it mean to be watchful?

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To be watchful means to be careful and observant, paying attention to what is happening.

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What does it mean to be used to something?

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To be used to something means to have become familiar with it through experience.

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What does it mean to be pushed?

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To be pushed means to be moved forward or away from something by force.

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What is the role of a babysitter?

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A babysitter is someone who takes care of children while their parents are away.