Vocabulary

Weslandia

By Paul Fleischman

miserable

unhappy

Joan was miserable when she did notreceive a puppy for her birthday.

mumbled

said unclearly

“I hate mornings,” Falko mumbled ashe woke to a loud alarm clock.

thrilling

exciting

The roller coaster was thrilling;Dean rode it several times.

tendingtaking care of

The farmer was busy tending the pigswhen the storm hit.

devise

think of

The superhero needed to devise aplan to save the world.

opportunities

chances

Naomi had plenty of opportunities tostudy for the test, so she did very well.