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After running the long race, Mia was parched and drank three bottles of water
very thirsty
The baby cried all night, leaving his parents exhausted in the morning
very tired
Even though he tried to hide it, Jack’s glee showed in his wide smile and bouncing steps
joy or happiness
The wind howled and the trees bent during the tempest
a violent storm
Sam stared at the peculiar machine, tilting his head at its strange lights and buttons
unusual or odd
After lifting the heavy box, her arms felt feeble and weak
weak
The cat stayed motionless, waiting silently for the mouse to come closer
not moving
His room was so chaotic that you couldn’t even see the floor
very messy or disordered
With a loud roar, the lion looked ferocious as it bared its teeth
fierce or dangerous
She tried to stay invisible, hiding behind the tall curtain
unable to be seen
The timber cracked loudly as the lumberjack chopped down the tree
wood from trees
He felt grateful when his friends surprised him with a birthday card
thankful
The desert night grew frigid, and we shivered even inside our coats
very cold
His shoes were worn, with holes and frayed laces from years of use
old and used up
The puppy was timid, hiding behind its owner whenever a stranger approached
shy or fearful
She gave a reluctant nod before agreeing to help with the chores
not wanting to do something
