BOOK 3-LESSON 3

BOOK 3 LESSON 3

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We had to sacrifice our weekend off to attend the event.

sacrifice

VERB

to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person

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The peaceful music created a harmonious atmosphere.

harmonious

ADJECTIVE

The peaceful music created a harmonious atmosphere.

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The parade was quite a spectacle to see

spectacle

NOUN

an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval

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Pam was engaged to be married to Jim.

engaged

ADJECTIVE

having formally agreed to marry

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My voice echoes across the darkness of the cave.

echoes

VERB

a sound that is heard after it has been reflected off a surface such as a wall or a cliff

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A syndrome is a series of symptoms of a disease or disorder.

syndrome

NOUN

a combination of medical problems that shows the existence of a particular disease or mental condition

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A horseshoe shape is like the letter U.

horseshoe

NOUN

a U-shaped piece of metal that is attached to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it

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Chemistry has caused my sister a lot of frustration.

frustration

NOUN

the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this

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My brother and I rowed our canoe downstream.

canoe

NOUN

a small, light, narrow boat, pointed at both ends and moved using a paddle

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The lightning split the tree in half.

split

VERB

to (cause to) divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line

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I dropped the bucket, and it tumbled down the hill.

tumbled

VERB

to fall quickly and without control

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We decided to visit Argentina for our holiday.

decided

VERB

certain, obvious, or easy to notice

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The wolf's howls sounded ghostly in the night.

ghostly

ADJECTIVE

pale and transparent in a way that does not seem real, like a ghost

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I could hear the roar of the lion, but I could not see him.

roar

NOUN

to make a long, loud, deep sound

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Seeing the sunset over the mountains is awe-inspiring.

awe-inspiring

ADJECTIVE

causing you to feel great respect or admiration

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The fog gave the city an ethereal feel.

ethereal

ADJECTIVE

light and delicate, especially in an unnatural way

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Watching the waves on the shore can be hypnotizing.

hypnotizing

ADJECTIVE

to put someone in a state of hypnosis

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The white stallion looked majestic as it ran through the field.

majestic

ADJECTIVE

beautiful, powerful, or causing great admiration and respect

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