Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street - Vocabulary

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NOTHING EVER HAPPENS ON

90TH STREET

VOCABULARY

Hiatus-A break for a period

of time between events

Martin had an unexpected hiatusfrom the football team when he sprained

his ankle.

Embarked- Begun a new adventure

After Lana packed her gear, sheEmbarked on her trip to the mountains.

Unimaginable-Impossible to think it might

Happen of exist

A summer with no sun isUnimaginable.

Extravagant

-Much more costly or elaboratethan what is really needed.

Nina thought the extravagantring was beautiful.

Gourmet-Expensive, rare, or carefully

prepared food.

Precarious-When things are uncertain and can

suddenly become dangerous

Cheng didn’t hear the lifeguard's warning and found himself in the precarious state of

swimming in rough water.

Throng-A crowd of people

The shouts became louder as theThrong waited for the doors to open.