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bench

[bentj] n.

A bench is a long seat for two or more people. -* M ost parks have benches fo r citizens to relax upon.

confront

[kanfrAnt] v.

To confront a hard situation or person is to deal with it. -* The couple has to confront each other about the ir problems.

daisy

[deizi] n.

A daisy is a small flower with white petals and a yellow center. -* There were a few daisies grow ing in the field.

dispute

[dispjuit] n.

A dispute is an argument or disagreement that people have. -* Karen and Brian often have disputes about s illy things.

horror

[ho:rar] n.

Horror is a feeling of being very afraid or shocked. -* The audience screamed in h o rro r when the ghost appeared in the movie]

incident

[insadant] n.

An incident is an event that is usually not pleasant. - * Mr. Wilson had an incident where he became sick and had to leave.

mist

[mist] n.

Mist is water that you can see in the air or on a surface. -» The forest was covered with mist. O b je c t [abd3ikt] n.

An object is an inanim ate thing that you can see or touch. -* The shopping cart was fille d with objects.

orphan

[oirrfan] n.

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An orphan is a child who does not have parents.

plot

ag e. co

-» The orphan frequently cried during the night. [plot] v.

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To plot is to make a secret plan to do something that is wrong or mean.

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.ir la n

-» The group was p lo ttin g to ruin the company’s financial reports.


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