Tops and Bottoms - Vocabulary

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What does the word plucked mean in the sentence below?
Rylee plucked off the feathers that were in the hat.

Back

pulled out

Front

What does the word tugged mean in the sentence below?

The little boy tugged his sock until it came off.

Back

pulled at

Front

What does the word scowled mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Belli scowled when he lost the game.

Back

frowned angrily

Front

What does the word profit mean in the sentence below?

Caleb worked hard all summer and earned a profit.

Back

money gained

Front

What does the word hollered mean in the sentence below?

Mr. Dummann hollered for the dog to come into the house.

Back

yelled

Front

What does the idiom slip up mean in the sentence below?

Claire tried not to slip up when she gave her speech.

Back

make a mistake

Front

What does the idiom hang around mean in the sentence below?

The kids always hang around at my house.

Back

spend time at

Front

What does the idiom shake a leg mean in the sentence below?

Mom told Audrey to shake a leg or she would be late for school.

Back

hurry up

Front

What does the idiom hit it off mean in the sentence below?

Ava and Regina hit it off the first time they met.

Back

became friends

Front

What does the idiom beating around the bush mean in the sentence below?

Clint was beating around the bush instead of telling what happened.

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talking about other things