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Mice of the Westing Wind vocabulary
Mice of the Westing Wind
vocabulary
announced
The couple announced to the family that they were
expecting a baby.
deserves
A thief deserves to be put in jail.
familiar
The lost child was searching for a familiar face.
Back-laden
The back-laden mulch truck had just returned from the woods.
mosquito
The mosquito was not affected by my insect repellent.
Lesson 125
anticipated
We waited with anticipation for Dad’s permission to open our Christmas gifts.
contributed
The chef contributed many recipes to the annual cookbook.
delicacy
Most people consider lobster a delicacy.
gondola
The gondola swayed back and forth as the balloon lifted into the air.
texture
The texture of the wool sweater was scratchy.
Lesson 126
cautiously
She took the cookies from the oven cautiouslyto keep them from getting burned.
currents
Strong river currents can sweep away large logs.
droplets
There were tiny water droplets on the roses this morning.
forbidden
It is forbidden for Christians to worship idols.
updraft
The wind’s updraft carried my balloon high into the air.
hummingbird
gecko
slime
