Wordly Wise Lesson 3

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What is an ambition?

Back

A strong wish to achieve something, like learning to ski.

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What happens at an auction?

Back

Items are sold to the person who will pay the most.

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What can happen to an animal if it has no food?

Back

It might starve.

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What is a novel?

Back

A long made-up story.

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What does it mean to volunteer for a job?

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To choose to do it without pay.

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What is the meaning of the word 'auction'?

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A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.

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What does 'starve' mean?

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To suffer or die from lack of food.

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What is a 'novel' in literature?

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A fictional narrative that is usually long and complex.

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What does it mean to 'volunteer'?

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To offer to do something without being paid.

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What is an example of an ambition?

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Wanting to become a teacher.