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Sixth Grade Module 1

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Abandoned Left behind or given up by a person or group.
Withered Dried up, shriveled, or weakened, often because of a lack of water.
Drought A long period with little or no rain, causing a shortage of water.
Procession A group of people or vehicles moving together in an organized way.
Relationships Connections between people, such as friendships or family ties.
Prospects Chances or possibilities for success in the future.
Court A place where legal cases are heard and decisions are made; it can also mean a king’s or queen’s royal household.
Sparse Thinly spread out or not very plentiful.
Hospitality The friendly and generous way you welcome and treat guests.
Making peace Ending an argument or conflict and becoming friendly again.
Amateur Someone who does an activity for enjoyment rather than as a paid professional.
Migrants People who move from one place to another, often to find work, safety, or a better life.
Withered Dried out, shriveled, or weakened.
Deformed Changed from the usual shape or form, sometimes because of injury, illness, or how something developed.
Stylistic devices Techniques writers use to make their writing more interesting, powerful, or memorable.
Point of view The position or perspective from which a story is told or a situation is described.
Simile A comparison between two different things using the words like or as.
Metaphor A comparison that describes one thing as if it were another thing.
Perspective A particular way of seeing, understanding, or thinking about something.
Repetition The use of a word, phrase, sound, or idea more than once for emphasis or effect.
Sympathy Feeling sorry for someone who is experiencing trouble or sadness.
Compassion Caring about someone who is suffering and wanting to help them.
Symbolism Using an object, person, or action to represent a deeper meaning or idea.
Conservation Protecting and carefully using natural resources, such as water, forests, and wildlife.
Rehabilitate To help someone or something recover, improve, or return to a healthy or useful condition.
Devastation Great damage, destruction, or sadness caused by a terrible event.
Sustained Continued for a period of time without stopping; it can also mean kept something going or supported it.
spirits A person's mood or feelings, such as being cheerful or discouraged.
Composition the way something is put together.
Texture The way something feels or looks as if it would feel, such as rough, smooth, or bumpy.
Resilient Able to recover, keep going, or bounce back after difficulties.
Busting Breaking, bursting, or doing something with great energy; the exact meaning depends on the sentence.
Slang Informal words or expressions often used in casual conversation.
Idiom A phrase whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words, such as “It's raining cats and dogs.”
Impress To make someone admire you or think highly of you.
Devour To eat something quickly and eagerly; it can also mean to read or take in something eagerly.
Undergo To experience or go through something, often a change or challenge.
Dazzled Amazed or impressed by something bright, beautiful, or extraordinary.
Glowering Looking at someone angrily or threateningly.
Compromise An agreement in which each side gives up something to settle a disagreement.
Commencing Beginning or starting.
Resilience The ability to recover from difficulties and keep going.
Endure To go through something difficult or painful without giving up.
Glum Sad, gloomy, or disappointed.
Brewed Prepared by soaking or boiling ingredients in liquid; it can also mean that something was developing, such as trouble.
Resilient Able to recover from problems or difficult experiences.
Insinuate To suggest something indirectly instead of saying it clearly.
Dialect A form of a language spoken by a particular group or in a particular region, with its own words or pronunciation.
Depression (economic) A long period when the economy is very weak, businesses struggle, and many people lose their jobs.
Loathsome Extremely unpleasant or disgusting.
Parched Extremely dry or very thirsty.
Cope To manage or deal with a difficult situation.
Considerate Thoughtful about other people's feelings and needs.
Transformation A major change in the appearance, form, or condition of something or someone.
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