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Unit 2 Week 4
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hilarious | very funny |
| convinced | caused a person to believe or do something |
| mischief | conduct that may seem playful but causes harm or trouble |
| independence | freedom from the control of another or others |
| handy | within reach, nearby; easy to use |
| dizzy | having the feeling of spinning and being about to fall |
| whirlwind | a whirling current of air that moves forward with great force |
| nowadays | in the present time |
| eclipse | a shadow that moves across the sun or the moon |
| odometer | a meter that tells how far a vehicle has traveled |
| scurvy | a disease that causes weakness; joint pain, and dental problems |
| scepter | a staff carried by a king or queen to represent power |
| tyrants | cruel or unfair rulers |