Vocabulary Learning

jade Definition

either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish

bead Definition

A small, often round piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading.

jade beads

cricket

Definition

any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings

cricket

chores

Definition

the regular or daily light work of a household or farm

chores

nervous wreck

Definition

a person suffering from emotional exhaustion due to stress

nervous wreck

pray

Definition

to make a request in a humble manner

pray

hustle

Definition

to urge forward precipitately

Example

It was already late. I hustled the child off the school.

ancestor

Definition

one from whom a person is descended and who is usually more remote in the line of descent than a grandparent

Example

He is sprung from noble ancestors.

balance

Definition

equality between the totals of the two sides of an account

Example

I lost my balance and fell.

balance

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