Squirrels SCAMPERED up the tree quickly, running fast to hide their acorns.
Running fast
The rainbow looked VIVID, bright and full of color after the rain.
Bright and full of color
The boy SWIFTLY ran to his mother, which means he got to her very quick.
Quickly
The teacher BECKONED me - she invited me over by waving her hand.
Waived her hand to invite me over
The bridge was STURDY and didn’t wobble at all because it was so strong.
Strong
The boy was STINGY with his candy and refusing to share it.
Refusing to share
We should keep this picture safe and PRESERVE it.
Keep it safe or protect it
The kids stayed PATIENT and willing to wait while the cookies baked.
Willing to wait
Owls are NOCTURNAL. This means they are active during the night.
Active during the night
The monster VANISHED, or disappeared when it got scared.
Disappeared
The fireworks show was a MARVEL, something amazing that made everyone cheer.
Something amazing
The desert was BARREN, which means empty and dry, with no plants growing.
Empty and dry
The scientist used a GADGET, an interesting little tool, when he did his experiment.
An interesting tool
I am so TENDER with my dog, which means I'm very gentle.
Gentle
The girl was EXUBERANT, or really excited!
Excited
That ice cream tasted DELECTABLE - absolutely delicious!
Delicious
The ground shook slightly; everyone felt the TREMOR, which is a tiny earthquake.
A tiny earthquake
The sky became GLOOMY in the evening. It looked dark and sad.
Dark and sad