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  • Devour: He devoured half of the slice of pizza in a single bite.
    To eat hungrily or quickly
  • Automate: The car company automated the assembly of the automobile.
    To run something using computers or machines instead of people
  • Urge: I urge you to reconsider volunteering at the animal hospital
    To try to persuade in a serious way
  • Jovial: My sister was in a jovial mood on her birthday
    Full of happiness or joy
  • Asset: Her work ethic was an asset to our team
    A useful or valuable quality
  • Pastry: My favorite type of pastry is a chocolate croissant.
    A sweet baked good made out of dough
  • Plunder: Thieves plundered the ancient tomb looking for gold
    To steal things; especially by force
  • Terrain: The hikers were delayed by the rough terrain
    Land of a particular kind
  • Mutiny: The mutiny was organized by the first mate on the ship
    When a group of people refuse to obey orders from its leader
  • Maneuver: We had to maneuver around the crowded stadium.
    To move cleverly or skillfully
  • Garland: A ring or rope made of flowers, leaves or fabric that is used as decoration
    We hung a garland of evergreen boughs along our fireplace mantle.
  • Constellation: The Big Dipper is part of the constellation Ursa Major.
    A group of stars that form a particular shape in the sky and has been given a name
  • Provision: Be sure to pack provisions for our trip
    A supply of food or other things that are needed
  • Infinite: The infinite number of stars in the universe is astounding
    Having no limits
  • Gab: My sister is always gabbing on the phone
    To talk a lot in a relaxed way, usually about things that are not important
  • Cuisine: Traditional Italian cuisine uses tomatoes, meat and cheese
    A type of cooking
  • Barbaric: He did not have many friends because he behaved in a barbaric manner
    Very rude or aggressive, without manners
  • Dynamic: Stephanie has a dynamic personality
    Always changing or moving
  • Gaze: He gazed at the night sky in amazement
    To look at something or someone on in a steady way and usually for a long time
  • Extravaganza: We cheered loudly after the musical extravaganze
    A large or impressive event or celebration
  • Celestial: The scientist discovered a new celestial body
    Of or relating to the sky
  • Secluded: The gardens were peaceful and secluded
    Hidden from view, placed apart from other people
  • Buccaneer: Blackbeard was a notorious buccaneer who sailed around the West Indies.
    Someone who tries to become wealthy or powerful by doing things that are dishonest or illegal
  • Delectable: Our grandmother made a delectable Thanksgiving feast.
    Delicious, mouthwatering