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Vocabulary List #4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| valiant | - brave, strong The firefighter was valiant when she ran into the building to save others |
| gawk | - stare at someone or something in a rude, creepy, or very obvious way Everyone began to gawk at the magician when he pulled a rabbit out of his hat. |
| arbitrarily | - making a choice randomly or unfairly, without having a good reason or clear rule The teams were picked arbitrarily, not based on skill. |
| unanimously | - everyone agrees on the same decision—no one disagrees The class unanimously chose to have extra recess, so every single student voted yes. |
| sheepish | - feeling shy or embarrased He gave a sheepish smile after realizing he forgot his homework. |
| gusto | - with enthusiasm She sang the song with gusto, using her loudest and happiest voice. |
| timid | - shy, nervous, not very confident The timid kitten hid behind the couch when the loud dog came into the room. |
| gory | - having a lot of blood or showing something in a very gross or scary way The movie was too gory for kids because it showed too much blood. |
| dilemma | - a tricky problem or hard choice where both options are difficult She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between going to her best friend’s party or studying for a big test. |
| portray | - to show or describe someone or something in a certain way, especially in a story, movie, or picture The actor tried to portray the hero as brave and kind. |