TUCKEVERLASTIN

GPrologue-Chapter 5

oppressive Page 5

Meaning- (adj)Causing discomfort by being excessive or intense Sentence- We filled a pool with cool water so that our dog could get relief from the oppressive heat.

intrusions Page 14

Meaning-(n)The act or instance of intruding. Sentence- My friend and I had fun watching a movie despite my brother’s many annoying intrusions.

suspiciously Page 19

Meaning- (adv)Inclined to be suspect, especially inclined to inspect evil; distrustful Sentence- After we could not find our gray parrot, we glared suspiciously at our cat.

Instinct Page

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Meaning- (n)

a natural or innate impulseSentence- Geese are guided by a natural instinct to fly south for the winter where it is warmer.

meager Page 6

Meaning- (adj)deficient in quality or quantity; lacking fullness or richness Sentence- I wanted to buy a snow cone for a dollar but only had a meager 53 cents in my pocket.