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A bear is an omnivore that eats both berries and fish throughout the year. What does omnivore mean?
An animal that eats both plants and meat
Sarah faced a dilemma when she had to choose between joining her friends at the mall or finishing her science project. What is a dilemma?
A difficult choice between two options
The discovery of gold in the river was a bonanza for the small mining town. What does bonanza mean?
A sudden stroke of good luck or great fortune
The government provides a subsidy to farmers to help keep food prices affordable. What is a subsidy?
Financial assistance provided by the government
The new dam had serious ecological effects on the fish population downstream. What does ecological mean?
Related to the environment and living organisms
Everyone jumped on the bandwagon and bought the new video game after it became popular. What does "jump on the bandwagon" mean?
To join something because it's popular, not necessarily because you believe in it
The synthetic material in the jacket kept her warm but didn't breathe like natural cotton would. What does synthetic mean?
Made artificially by humans, not found in nature
The company committed fraud by claiming their product could cure diseases it actually couldn't. What is fraud?
Being dishonest for personal gain
The hefty textbook weighed so much that it hurt her shoulder to carry it home. What does hefty mean?
Large and heavy
After washing the dishes, a sticky residue remained on the plates. What is residue?
A substance left behind after something is removed
The tide pool was teeming with starfish, sea urchins, and small crabs. What does teeming mean?
Full of or overflowing with many things
The company switched to sustainable practices by using renewable energy and reducing waste. What does sustainable mean?
Able to continue over time without waste or harm
After finishing her artwork, Maria felt contented with the final result. What does contented mean?
Satisfied and pleased
On a warm afternoon, the friends decided to saunter through the park and enjoy the scenery. What does saunter mean?
To walk slowly and leisurely
The exquisite jewelry in the museum display case was crafted by a master artisan. What does exquisite mean?
Extremely beautiful and delicate
The animal shelter practices humane treatment by providing comfortable housing and proper care. What does humane mean?
Showing kindness and compassion toward living things
