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  • BRB is an "abbreviation" for "be right back".
    abbreviation: shortened term
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  • We ate the apples, bananas, and bread since they were all "edible".
    edible: able to be eaten
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  • My younger brother is such a "pest". He is always following me around.
    pest: annoying person
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  • It was "sibling" day at school, so I brought in my younger sister.
    sibling: brother or sister
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  • My teacher was absent, so she "postponed" the test and made it tomorrow.
    postponed: put off until later
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  • The flower vase was so "delicate" that it can easily break.
    delicate: able to be broken easily
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  • The girl asked her friend for "advice" about what to do about a bully bothering her.
    advice: asking for help
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  • I wanted to get the autograph of the "famous" singer we saw at the mall.
    famous: known by a lot of people
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  • We bought several "packs" of gum since we saved money by buying it together.
    packs: a small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it
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  • I learned about being a lawyer and a scientist during "career" day.
    career: job
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  • My mother was excited to see "fresh" apples and strawberries for sale at the fruit stand.
    fresh: recently made or obtained
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  • My teacher said I should be proud of my "skill" that I can multiply quickly.
    skill: the ability to do something
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  • The principal is the "leader" of the school and is in charge.
    leader: a person who leads other people
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  • Gold and diamonds are "luxury" items people wish they can have.
    luxury: fancy things
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  • The library and the post office are "local" buildings you can find in your town.
    local: being in a particular area or neighborhood
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  • Firefighters, police officers, and soldiers are jobs that require you to be "brave".
    brave: ready to face danger or pain
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