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Sadlier A U5 wk2
Term | Definition |
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BLUSTER | (verb) to talk or act in a noisy, threatening way; to blow in stormy gusts OR (noun) a speech that is loud and threatening |
bluster | When we saw harsh winds __________ around our tent, we decided to change our plans for the weekend. Dad’s manner is all __________, but beneath it all, he’s really a kind-hearted man. |
FACET | (noun) one side of a subject or problem OR (noun) one cut of the surface of gem |
facet | One important __________ of problem solving is to recognize when a solution makes no sense. |
NUMB | (adjective) having lost the power of movement OR (verb) to cause to lose feeling |
numb | Bitter cold may leave your toes __________ . This injection will __________ the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly. |
SETBACK | (noun) something that interferes with progress OR (noun) a step-like recession in a wall |
setback | A broken toe can be a major __________ for a skater who hopes to qualify for the Olympics. |
SYNOPSIS | (noun) a brief statement giving a summary |
synopsis | The teacher’s guide gives a __________ of the plot of each story in the collection. |