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  • The library and the post office are LOCAL buildings you can find in your town.
    belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood
  • We went to the APPLIANCE store and bought a new refrigerator.
    a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.
  • Gold and diamonds are LUXURY items people wish they can have.
    an inessential, desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain
  • My teacher asked us to write a report about a natural DISASTER, so I wrote about tornadoes.
    a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life
  • We ate the apples, bananas, and bread since they were all EDIBLE.
    fit or suitable to be eaten
  • We had to SEAL the bag shut so that we did not spill our crackers.
    joining two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart
  • My younger brother is such as PEST. He is always following me around.
    an annoying person or thing; a nuisance
  • I wanted to get the autograph of the FAMOUS singer we saw at the mall.
    known about by many people
  • Buildings and cars are examples of MASSIVE objects.
    large and heavy or solid
  • The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were once just IDEAS of scientists.
    a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
  • The girl asked her friend for ADVICE about what to do about a bully bothering her.
    guidance or recommendations offered with regard to future action
  • I learned about being a lawyer and a scientist during CAREER day.
    an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
  • We bought several PACKS of gum since we saved money by buying it together.
    a small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it
  • My teacher was absent, so she POSTPONED the test and made it tomorrow.
    cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled
  • The flower vase was so DELICATE that it can easily break.
    easily broken or damaged; fragile
  • Batman’s ENEMY was the Joker.
    a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
  • Boats and rafts are things that can FLOAT on water.
    rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking
  • It was SIBLING day at school, so I brought in my younger sister.
    each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister
  • BRB is an ABBREVIATION for "be right back".
    a shortened form of a word or phrase
  • The principal is the LEADER of the school and is in charge.
    the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country
  • My mother was excited to see FRESH apples and strawberries for sale at the fruit stand.
    recently made or obtained; not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved
  • My teacher said I should be proud of my SKILL that I can multiply quickly.
    the ability to do something well; expertise
  • My art teacher told me to grab an ADHESIVE, so I grabbed some glue.
    able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky
  • Firefighters, police officers, and soldiers are jobs that require you to be BRAVE.
    ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage